Marathonbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Herculesstraat sits in the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Vondelpark. At 57 m² with an E energy label, it's a compact home that reflects its era. The asking price of €480,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €512,933, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Marathonbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a high address density of over 5,000 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 lively, mixed feel, though no resident reviews are available to give a personal perspective. It's part of the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood, which has a strong urban character.
Daily errands are easy: an Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, the Europaschool is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is a five-minute walk. Secondary options like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam, known for its vibrant city life.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: KRK Makelaars and Openbare Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Herculesstraat 72C, Amsterdam
Data from Marathonbuurt-West
Data from Marathonbuurt-West
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About Herculesstraat 72C, Amsterdam
The asking price of €480,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €512,933 and the median of €495,000. Given the 57 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €8,421, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €8,957 per m². So it's priced keenly relative to other homes in Marathonbuurt-West.
The energy label is E, which is common for pre-war buildings. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 15% are A, 8% B, 39% C, and 39% D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives good connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
The neighbourhood recorded 116 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area is moderate. It's a typical city neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial activity.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. The Vondelpark is also close by, offering extensive green space for recreation.
This is an apartment (flat) built in 1931, part of a pre-war building. The property type is listed as an apartment, and the neighbourhood consists entirely of multi-family homes, no single-family houses.
The floor area is 57 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-West
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