Marathonbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Herculesstraat sits in the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Vondelpark. Built in 1931, it has 53 m² of living space and an energy label D. The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market, where the median in the neighbourhood is €495,000. For context, this is one of 15 apartments currently for sale in the area, and the average price per m² here is €8,957. You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Marathonbuurt-West is a lively, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a very high address density of 5,369 per km². Most homes are pre-war apartments, and the area is popular with singles and couples, over 40% of households are one-person. The neighbourhood has a young feel, with the largest age group being 25 to 45. There are no reviews from residents available for this specific street, but the area is known for its mix of quiet residential streets and bustling commercial arteries. You can read more about the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are a breeze here. The Ekoplaza organic supermarket is on your doorstep at just 100 metres, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary schools, the Europaschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities and public transport connections.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Herculesstraat 60A, Amsterdam
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About Herculesstraat 60A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €499,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €495,000, so it is in line with the market. The average price per m² in Marathonbuurt-West is €8,957, and this apartment works out at about €9,415 per m², which is slightly above average but still reasonable given its size and location.
The apartment has an energy label D. This is a common label for pre-war buildings in the area, 38.5% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower. A D label means the home is moderately efficient; you can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern, better-insulated home.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you direct connections to Amsterdam Central and other major stations.
You have an Ekoplaza organic supermarket just 100 metres away on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn at 200 metres. For more variety, there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including a Jumbo at 531 metres. The area also has many restaurants and cafes nearby.
Yes, there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The Europaschool is just 62 metres away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is 160 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are within 500 metres.
There are 15 apartments for sale in Marathonbuurt-West at the moment. The market here is relatively active, with 46 homes sold in the recent period, taking an average of 34 days to sell.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (over 40%) and a large age group of 25 to 45. It is popular with young professionals and couples who appreciate the urban vibe and proximity to the city centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-West