Minervabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 187 m² apartment on Jan van Eijckstraat sits in the heart of the Apollobuurt, a neighbourhood that feels both grand and lived-in. The 1930s building has a stately facade, and the home itself is spacious, with high ceilings and period details. At €1,600,000, the price is in line with the market, the median in the Minervabuurt-Noord is €1,575,000, and the average per m² is €10,906. For context, this is one of 16 apartments currently for sale in the area. Apartments in Amsterdam are a varied bunch, but this one stands out for its size and location.
The neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Noord is a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid. With 1,470 residents, it's not densely packed, and the streets are lined with plane trees and grand early-20th-century buildings. The neighbourhood has a strong family feel, 260 households have children, and the average household size is 2.3. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures speak for themselves: it's a sought-after spot for those who want space and greenery without leaving the city.
Your morning routine is a pleasure here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's another a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Gerrit van der Veen College and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium are both within a few minutes' walk. The municipality Amsterdam has a dense network of amenities, and this street is no exception, a park is on your doorstep, and restaurants are a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Eefje Voogd Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Jan van Eijckstraat 29-2, Amsterdam
Data from Minervabuurt-Noord
Data from Minervabuurt-Noord
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About Jan van Eijckstraat 29-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,600,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €1,575,000 and slightly below the average of €1,658,063. Given the 187 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €8,556, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,906 per m². So it's priced competitively for the size.
The energy label is C. This is a reasonable rating for a 1930s apartment, it means the home is moderately efficient. In the neighbourhood, 29.4% of homes have label C, while 23.5% have label A and 47.1% have D or lower. You can expect average energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That's convenient for trips to Schiphol or other cities, though most daily errands are within walking distance.
There are several schools within a few minutes' walk. The Gerrit van der Veen College (secondary, 125 m) and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium (secondary, 143 m) are both very close. For primary education, the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (255 m) and Peetersschool (267 m) are also nearby.
Currently, there are 16 apartments for sale in Minervabuurt-Noord. The market here is active, 59 homes were sold in the recent period, with an average selling time of 47 days. That suggests homes don't linger long.
The neighbourhood recorded 153 total crimes in the latest data. For a central Amsterdam area, that's moderate. The area feels safe and is popular with families, with a park just 0.1 km away and a quiet, residential character.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Noord