Marathonbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Herculesstraat sits in the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood, a quiet residential pocket of the Stadionbuurt district. At 57 m² with an energy label C, it's a practical size for a couple or single person. The asking price of €495,000 is right in line with the local median, and the supply of apartments in Amsterdam is limited, so it's a fair market.
Marathonbuurt-West is a pre-war neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, the address density is very high. It's mostly flats, and the population skews young: a third of residents are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the streets are leafy and the vibe is calm yet central. The neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-West is known for its wide avenues and proximity to the Stadionplein.
Your daily bread run is a two-minute walk to Ekoplaza on the corner, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner too. For school runs, the Europaschool is on your doorstep, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the area well-maintained, with a park or garden just a few minutes' walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Your Home Makelaars Amsterdam and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Herculesstraat 58B, Amsterdam
Data from Marathonbuurt-West
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About Herculesstraat 58B, Amsterdam
Yes, it's right at the median price for apartments in Marathonbuurt-West. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,957, and this home works out to about €8,684 per m², so it's slightly below average. Given that similar homes in the area sell in about 34 days, it's priced realistically.
The energy label is C, which is average for a 1930s apartment. It means the home has basic insulation but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label C, and another 38.5% have D or lower, so this is a typical rating for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That's a reasonable distance for occasional train travel, though daily commuters might prefer a bike.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Europaschool (primary) is just 59 m away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (primary) is 153 m. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISC is 362 m away and Het Amsterdams Lyceum is 443 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 116 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area is moderate. It's a residential area with a mix of families and young professionals, and the streets feel safe during the day.
Marathonbuurt-West has 2,365 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (975 out of 1,515 households). The average household size is 1.6, reflecting a young, urban population. About a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and there are relatively few children.
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