Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacques Veltmanstraat sits in a leafy part of Slotervaart, with the Sloterpark and its lake just a couple of streets away. At 113 m² it's a good 40% larger than the average flat in the neighbourhood, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €625,000 is 23% above the local average of €509,286, which reflects the extra space and modern build year (2003). For context, flats in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is on the high side for the area.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet residential area with a mix of low-rise flats and some houses. It's home to around 3,750 people, many of whom live alone (about a third of households). The area feels calm and green, with the Sloterpark and a small park just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture is based on CBS data and local amenities.
For daily shopping, you have an AH to go just around the corner, a full Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away, and a Dirk also within a couple of streets. Schools are close: Calvijn College (secondary) is on your doorstep, and the Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (primary) is a five-minute walk. The Comenius Lyceum is also within a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station about 1.6 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with restaurants and a library within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaars van Amsterdam, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland. The main agent is Makelaars van Amsterdam.
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Jacques Veltmanstraat 237, Amsterdam
Data from Jacques Veltmanbuurt
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About Jacques Veltmanstraat 237, Amsterdam
The asking price is 23% above the average asking price in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt (€509,286). However, this apartment is 40% larger than the average (113 m² vs 81 m²) and has an A energy label, which justifies a premium. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €636,631, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying for larger, efficient flats.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a quiet, green residential area with a mix of flats and some houses. It has a high population density (over 5,000 addresses per km²) but feels calm thanks to the nearby Sloterpark. About a third of households are single-person, and there are few families with children. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station 1.6 km away.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A, and a further 6.7% have A+. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. The apartment was built in 2003, so it meets modern insulation standards.
There are several schools within walking distance. Calvijn College (secondary) is just 98 metres away, practically on your doorstep. The Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (primary) is 562 metres away, and the Comenius Lyceum (secondary) is 654 metres away. There are also special education schools nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: an AH to go at 326 metres, a full Albert Heijn at 381 metres, and a Dirk at 457 metres. For larger shops, there is another Albert Heijn at 812 metres and a Lidl at 865 metres.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jacques Veltmanbuurt