Kastanjebuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis 144 m² apartment on Kastanjelaan sits in the leafy Kastanjebuurt, a stone's throw from the Keizer Karelpark. Built in 1991 and with energy label A, it's both modern and efficient. At €845,000, the asking price is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €1,168,000, a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amstelveen.
The neighbourhood is a mix of spacious homes and greenery, with mostly families and older residents. One resident calls it "cosy, but sometimes unsafe," adding: "It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine." Another says it's a "nice neighbourhood to grow up in", quiet enough for children to play outside yet close to facilities. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood Kastanjebuurt scores an 8.3 out of 10. Around two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels suburban despite being densely built.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Het Palet, is a couple of streets away, while secondary school Keizer Karel College is also within walking distance. A park or garden is a few minutes' walk, and a restaurant is practically on your doorstep. The municipality Amstelveen offers plenty of green space and local amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Admiraal ERA Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kastanjelaan 297, Amstelveen
Very good · 2 residents
It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine. There are plenty of facilities such as snack bars, swimming pools, gyms and there's a nice shopping centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quiet enough for children to run around the streets but close to facilities to look up for a fun activity
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About Kastanjelaan 297, Amstelveen
The asking price is €845,000, which is 28% below the average asking price in Kastanjebuurt (€1,168,000). Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €961,913, so this apartment is priced competitively. The price per square metre works out at about €5,868, compared to the neighbourhood average of €6,833.
Kastanjebuurt is a quiet, green area with a mix of families and older residents. One resident describes it as "cosy, but sometimes unsafe" due to occasional nuisance from youngsters, while another calls it a "nice neighbourhood to grow up in." The area has a suburban feel despite being densely built, with plenty of parks and facilities nearby.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bus, bike or car to reach it. The area is better served by trams and buses for local connections.
The closest supermarket is Coop at 444 metres, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 554 metres away, and PLUS is 837 metres. Albert Heijn has two branches within about 1 km. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk.
Primary school Het Palet is 753 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Piet Hein is 781 metres. For secondary education, Keizer Karel College is 596 metres and Amstelveen College is 867 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 9.1% of homes have label A, and 27.3% have A+. This means lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint compared to older homes.
The neighbourhood has 104 reported crimes, but residents give mixed reviews. One says it's "generally fine" with occasional nuisance from youngsters, while another feels it's safe enough for children to play outside. The area is quiet overall.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kastanjebuurt
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