Jan Maijenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Jan Maijenstraat sits in the heart of the Jan Maijenbuurt, a lively corner of Amsterdam-West. At 45 m² it's compact but well laid out, with a 1925 build giving it period character and an energy label D. The asking price of €449,000 is in line with the neighbourhood median of €450,000, though the home is 25% smaller than the average 60 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Jan Maijenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (9,543 per km²). It's home to about 2,250 people, mostly singles (850 one-person households) and young adults aged 25-45 (980). Families with children are fewer (255), and the area has a young, energetic feel. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the streets are lined with restaurants and cafes just around the corner. The neighbourhood Jan Maijenbuurt is known for its pre-war architecture and central location.
Your daily bread run is a couple of streets away at Dirk, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk and Aldi a bit further. For school runs, Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is just around the corner, and Joop en Willy Westerweel school is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, which means all the city's amenities, parks, museums, public transport, are easily accessible.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Scheffer Makelaardij B.V., Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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Jan Maijenstraat 21-2, Amsterdam
Data from Jan Maijenbuurt
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About Jan Maijenstraat 21-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €449,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €450,000. However, the apartment is 45 m², which is 25% smaller than the average 60 m² in the Jan Maijenbuurt. The average price per m² in the area is €8,433, so this home's price per m² works out slightly higher. It's priced in line with the market, but the smaller size means you're paying a premium per square metre.
The energy label is D, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 71.4% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical. Label D means moderate energy efficiency, you can expect reasonable heating costs, but not as low as a modern home. The building dates from 1925, so insulation may be less effective than newer builds.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Jan Maijenbuurt is very popular with young adults, 980 of the 2,250 residents are aged 25-45. It's a highly urban area with a very high address density, meaning plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops on your doorstep. The average household size is 1.6, reflecting many singles and couples. It's a lively, central spot.
Currently there are 14 apartments for sale in the Jan Maijenbuurt, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €680,000. The average price is €487,786 and the median is €450,000. In the past period, 45 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 24 days, indicating a fairly active market.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Rosa Boekdrukker school is 346 m away, Joop en Willy Westerweel school is 371 m, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is 449 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jan Maijenbuurt