Minervabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan van Eijckstraat sits in a quiet, leafy part of the Apollobuurt. At 77 m² it is compact by neighbourhood standards, but the 1928 building and modern energy label A make it an efficient home. The asking price of €690,000 is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €1,658,063, making it the cheapest of the 16 apartments currently for sale in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is keenly priced.
Minervabuurt-Noord is a stately pre-war neighbourhood with wide streets and plane trees. Almost all homes (95%) were built before 1945, and the area is predominantly owner-occupied (61%). The population is mixed: many families with children (260 households) and a sizeable group aged 45,65 (445 residents). With an address density of 6,058 per km², it feels urban but not hectic. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a low crime rate (153 incidents total). The Minervabuurt-Noord neighbourhood is well-regarded for its quiet, residential character.
Your daily routine starts with a short walk to the Albert Heijn just around the corner. For a change, there is another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away and an Aldi a bit further. Schools are close: the Gerrit van der Veen College (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal (primary) is just around the corner. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the nearest restaurant is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
Details of this home
Jan van Eijckstraat 8-3, Amsterdam
Data from Minervabuurt-Noord
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About Jan van Eijckstraat 8-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €1,658,063, and it is the cheapest of the 16 apartments currently for sale in Minervabuurt-Noord. However, the floor area (77 m²) is 49% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 152 m². The price per square metre works out at roughly €8,961, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,906 per m². So it is keenly priced for the area, but you are getting a smaller home.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a high address density (6,058 per km²), indicating good urban connectivity.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 23.5% of homes have label A, while 47.1% have label D or lower. So this apartment is above average in energy performance, meaning lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
The floor area is 77 m², which typically accommodates two bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to confirm any outdoor space from the data.
Minervabuurt-Noord has 260 households with children out of a total of 645 households. There are several primary and secondary schools within a five-minute walk, including the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal and Gerrit van der Veen College. The area is quiet and residential, with a park on your doorstep.
In the past period, 59 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 47 days. This suggests a fairly active market, but not exceptionally fast.
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