Legmeerpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis spacious apartment on Jacob Marisstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. With 173 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average home in the area. The price of €1,500,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €745,647, reflecting the generous size and central location. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
The Legmeerpleinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war buildings and modern amenities. It is home to around 1,675 residents, many of whom live alone (495 single-person households). The area has a young feel, with the largest age group being 25 to 45 years old. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 7,707 per km², making it a very lively part of the city. For more on the area, see the Legmeerpleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary schools, Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus are both a five-minute walk. Secondary education is also close, with Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort within walking distance. The area has plenty of restaurants and a park within a five-minute walk. For broader context, this is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Graaf & Groot Makelaars.
Details of this home
Jacob Marisstraat 24H, Amsterdam
Data from Legmeerpleinbuurt
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About Jacob Marisstraat 24H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,500,000 is 101% above the average asking price in the Legmeerpleinbuurt, which is €745,647. However, this apartment is also 108% larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². The price per square metre works out at about €8,670, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €9,208 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the exceptional size.
Energy label D is average for an older building, this apartment dates from 1906. In the neighbourhood, 57.1% of homes have label C, and 14.3% have label D or lower. So label D is not unusual here, but you can expect moderate energy bills. The home is not as efficient as a modern property, but it is not the worst either.
The Legmeerpleinbuurt has a mix of households: 195 with children and 280 without. The largest age group is 25-45, so there are many young adults. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and there is a park nearby. It is a dense, urban area, so families who prefer a quieter suburban setting might find it busy, but for those who like city life, it works well.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
The neighbourhood recorded 102 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 1,675, that works out at about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is a relatively high figure for a dense urban area, but it is not unusual for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
There are currently 17 apartments for sale in the Legmeerpleinbuurt. The average asking price is €745,647, and the median is €500,000. This apartment is at the higher end of the market, with the most expensive listing in the area being €2,750,000.
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