Jan Maijenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Mercatorplein sits in the lively Jan Maijenbuurt, part of Amsterdam's Van Galenbuurt district. Built in 1996, it offers 103 m² of living space with an energy label B. At €680,000, it is the most expensive of the 14 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with a price 39% above the local average of €487,786, but the floor area is 72% larger than the typical 60 m², so the price per m² is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Jan Maijenbuurt is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel (address density 9,543 per km²). It is home to about 2,250 people, mostly in single-person households (850) and without children (285). The largest age group is 25 to 45 (980 residents), giving the area a young, energetic vibe. There are no reviews from residents available for this neighbourhood. The housing stock is entirely flats, with 21% owner-occupied and 79% rental. Most homes (92.9%) were built before 1945, so this 1996 apartment is a relative newcomer. Learn more about the Jan Maijenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary schools, the Joop en Willy Westerweel school is a couple of streets away, and the Rosa Boekdrukker school is similarly close. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is well served by amenities, with a GP practice within a five-minute walk and a library a short stroll away. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and transport links.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Broersma Wonen. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details across sources.
Details of this home
Mercatorplein 72, Amsterdam
Data from Jan Maijenbuurt
Data from Jan Maijenbuurt
143 within 5 km
180 within 5 km
About Mercatorplein 72, Amsterdam
At €680,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in the Jan Maijenbuurt, and the price is 39% above the neighbourhood average of €487,786. However, the apartment is also 72% larger than the typical home in the area (103 m² vs 60 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €6,602, which is below the neighbourhood average of €8,433 per m², so the price reflects the extra space.
With 103 m², this apartment is significantly larger than the average home in the Jan Maijenbuurt, where the typical floor area is 60 m². That is a 72% difference. Most homes in the area are smaller flats, so this is a spacious option for the neighbourhood.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is good. In the Jan Maijenbuurt, 28.6% of homes have label B, while 71.4% have a label D or lower. Label B means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be manageable compared to older, less efficient properties.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The Jan Maijenbuurt recorded 149 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively urban area with a high population density, so some crime is expected. For a detailed comparison, you can check local crime statistics.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 200 m away, so it is on your doorstep. There is also a restaurant 200 m away and a library 500 m away, making the area quite convenient for leisure.
There are 14 homes for sale in the Jan Maijenbuurt at the moment. The average asking price is €487,786, with a median of €450,000. Prices range from €400,000 to €680,000, so this apartment is at the top end.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jan Maijenbuurt
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