Boekenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Max Havelaarlaan sits in the leafy Boekenbuurt, a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a suburb. With 109 m² of living space, it offers room to spread out, a rare find at this price point. The asking price of €469,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €798,800, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Amstelveen typically command higher prices per square metre.
The Boekenbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet, green part of Amstelveen with a mix of flats and houses. The area is home to around 3,080 residents, with a high proportion of one-person households (740) and a significant number of over-65s (890). It's a peaceful spot, with a park or public garden just 100 metres away. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,828 per km²), yet it's remarkably calm. No resident reviews are available, but the figures paint a picture of a settled, mature community.
For daily shopping, you have a Lidl and a Vomar both about a five-minute walk away, and an Albert Heijn just a couple of streets further. Schools are close by: De Bloeiwijzer (special primary) is 350 metres away, Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo is 440 metres, and secondary school Futuris is 550 metres. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amstelveen, which offers good local amenities including a GP practice 600 metres away and a restaurant 900 metres away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Voorma & Millenaar makelaars - taxateurs o.g.
Details of this home
Max Havelaarlaan 399, Amstelveen
Data from Boekenbuurt
Data from Boekenbuurt
49 within 5 km
78 within 5 km
About Max Havelaarlaan 399, Amstelveen
The asking price of €469,000 is 41% below the average asking price in the Boekenbuurt (€798,800). The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €675,000, so this apartment is priced well below the local norm. Given its 109 m² floor area, the price per square metre is about €4,303, compared to the neighbourhood average of €6,595 per m². That makes it a relatively affordable option in this area.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range rating, the home is not particularly efficient, but it's not the worst either. In the Boekenbuurt, about 32% of homes have a label D or lower, while 32% have an A+ label. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 5 km away. That's a bit of a distance, so you'd likely rely on a bike or car for the connection. The neighbourhood is well served by other amenities, but for train travel you'll need to plan ahead.
The Boekenbuurt recorded 104 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate figure for a neighbourhood of this size (3,080 residents). It's not a high-crime area, but it's also not the quietest. As with any urban area, it's worth checking the local feel.
In the Boekenbuurt, sold homes took an average of 41 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe, not exceptionally fast, but not slow either. It suggests a balanced market where buyers have time to consider.
The neighbourhood has a mix: 23% are single-family homes, and the rest are apartments. About 43% of homes are owner-occupied. The housing stock is relatively modern, 41% were built after 2010, and 32% between 1970 and 1990. Your apartment was built in 1974, which fits the older part of the stock.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 100 metres away, literally on your doorstep. The neighbourhood is known for its greenery, so you won't have to go far for a walk or some fresh air.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Boekenbuurt