Hof, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Muurhuizen sits in one of Amersfoort's most charming streets, with the medieval city wall as its backdrop. The home is compact at 66 m², which is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². At €1,639 per month, the price is in line with the market, where the median rent is €1,600. For context, apartments in Amersfoort average €18.75 per m².
Hof is a tiny, historic enclave within the city centre, with just 735 residents. It's a place of contrasts: mostly singles (over half of households), yet with a lively mix of ages, a third of residents are between 25 and 45. The streets are busy, with an address density of 4,484 per km², making it one of the most urban spots in the country. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its picturesque canals and proximity to everything. The Hof neighbourhood is a true city-centre experience.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully walkable. For bread and groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, and Coop is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Basisschool Sint Joris and Kindcentrum Vlinderslag. The city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amersfoort keeps the historic centre well-maintained and lively.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Govaert Makelaardij Verhuur & Beheer.
Details of this home
Muurhuizen 159A, Amersfoort
Data from Hof
Data from Hof
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About Muurhuizen 159A, Amersfoort
The rent of €1,639 is in line with the neighbourhood market, where the median rent is €1,600 and the average is €1,600. The apartment is 66 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m², so the price per m² is slightly above average at €24.83 versus the neighbourhood average of €18.75.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low, especially for a historic building. The home was built in 1650, so the label A suggests it has been well modernised.
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Utrecht or Amsterdam.
SPAR is just 164 metres away, so bread and daily groceries are on your doorstep. Coop is 490 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 686 metres away, all within a short walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 315 total crimes, but without a breakdown it's hard to judge. The area is very central and busy, which can mean both more activity and more incidents. It's best to check local crime maps for specifics.
Hof has 735 residents, mostly singles (over half of households). The age mix is young: a third are 25-45, and a quarter are 15-25. There are very few children. It's a vibrant, urban area.
In the neighbourhood, rentals are on the market for an average of 28 days before being rented out. This suggests a fairly active market, but not extremely fast.
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