Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Merckenburg sits in the quiet, green Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden area, a part of Amsterdam that feels a world away from the city centre bustle. At 63 m² with an energy label C, it's a practical home from 1963. The asking price of €415,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €583,083, 29% below the local average for apartments in Amsterdam.
Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is a post-war district with wide streets and plenty of green space. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of apartments and some houses. It's a diverse neighbourhood, popular with families and professionals alike. The local community is quiet and well-established. For more context, see the Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is sorted by Jumbo just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and AH XL a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like CSB Amsterdam are also within walking distance. The area has a good number of parks and playgrounds nearby, making it easy to get outdoors. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rosmuller Makelaars.
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Merckenburg 38, Amsterdam
Data from Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
Data from Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
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About Merckenburg 38, Amsterdam
The asking price of €415,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €583,083, which makes it a keen price for the area. However, the apartment is 63 m², while the average size in the neighbourhood is 82 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the local market. It's a competitive listing given the price point.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a home from 1963. In the neighbourhood, 37% of homes have label C, and about 28% have a better label (A or B). A C label means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. The area is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to reach Amsterdam Zuid station or the city centre.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Buitenveldertse Montessorischool (primary) is 551 m away, and secondary schools like CSB Amsterdam (359 m) and De Apollo (470 m) are also close. The area has a good selection of both primary and secondary education.
Jumbo is just 212 m away, so daily shopping is very convenient. Ekoplaza (732 m) and AH XL (806 m) are also within a ten-minute walk, giving you plenty of choice for groceries.
The neighbourhood recorded 140 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. It's a quiet residential district, and residents generally feel safe. The area has a strong community feel.
The neighbourhood has a mix of singles (about 30% of households) and families (about 27% of households with children). The average household size is 1.8, so it's popular with both young professionals and smaller families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden