Bosleeuw, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Hertspieghelweg sits in the quiet Bosleeuw neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Erasmuspark. At €495,000 for 62 m², the price is in line with the market, the median in the area is €475,000, and the average price per m² is €7,745. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is fairly priced for its size and location.
Bosleeuw is a calm residential corner of Amsterdam-West, with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. The neighbourhood is densely populated (5,635 residents) and very urban, yet it has a village-like feel thanks to the nearby park. Most homes are flats, and about 28% are owner-occupied. The area is popular with young professionals and families, 39% of households are singles, 19% are families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood Bosleeuw is generally described as friendly and well-maintained.
Your morning bread run is easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Zijderoute primary school is practically on your doorstep, and IKC de Boomgaard is a five-minute walk. The Erasmuspark is a five-minute stroll, perfect for an evening walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, from museums to markets, but here in Bosleeuw you get a bit of peace and green.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Henk Burger Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Hertspieghelweg 86-1, Amsterdam
Data from Bosleeuw
Data from Bosleeuw
125 within 5 km
166 within 5 km
About Hertspieghelweg 86-1, Amsterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median sale price in Bosleeuw is €475,000, and the average price per m² is €7,745. At €7,984 per m², this apartment is slightly above the average, but it's a well-sized 62 m² flat in a sought-after part of Amsterdam-West.
The energy label is D. This is typical for a 1950s apartment in the area, about 77% of homes in Bosleeuw have a label C or lower. A D label means moderate insulation, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so commuting into the city centre is straightforward.
Bosleeuw is family-friendly with several primary schools within walking distance, including De Zijderoute (14 m) and IKC de Boomgaard (237 m). There are also playgrounds and the Erasmuspark nearby. About 19% of households have children, and the area feels safe and green.
Currently, 28 apartments are on the market in Bosleeuw, with prices ranging from €335,000 to €975,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 44 days, indicating a steady turnover.
In the most recent data, 384 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. Given the population of 5,635, that's a rate of about 68 per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for a dense urban area. Most incidents are likely petty crime, common in city centres.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bosleeuw