Merckenburg 40

The asking price of €400,000 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €642,033, but the apartment is also 29% smaller than the average home in the area (63 m² vs 89 m²). Compared to other apartments in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, the price per square metre works out at about €6,349, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,249 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.

The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, 36.8% of homes have label C, and another 36.8% have a lower label (D or below). Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.

The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The area is well served by public transport, with bus and tram stops nearby.

Primary schools within walking distance include the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool (551 m). For secondary education, CSB Amsterdam (359 m) and De Apollo (470 m) are both within a ten-minute walk. There are also special education schools nearby.

Jumbo is just 212 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. Ekoplaza (732 m) and AH XL (806 m) are also within a ten-minute walk, giving you plenty of choice for daily shopping.

The neighbourhood recorded 140 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is generally considered a quiet, safe residential district, popular with families and older residents.

The neighbourhood has a mix of singles (about 1,180 one-person households) and households with children (525). The average household size is 1.8, and the area is popular with professionals and students due to its proximity to the VU and the Zuidas.