Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 118 m² apartment on Olympiaplein sits in the heart of the Apollobuurt, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. Built in 1938, it has a D energy label. With a price of €1,695,000, it is 16% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,458,889, on the high side, but in line with the premium for a well-located pre-war apartment. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden is a sought-after area with a mix of families and professionals. The streets are lined with stately pre-war buildings, and the atmosphere is calm yet central. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: most homes are apartments, and the area has a very high density of addresses (5,835 per km²), reflecting its urban character. The population is diverse, with a good share of families and older residents.
Your daily routine is well catered for. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk away. Several other supermarkets are within easy reach. For schools, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School and the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind are both a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wealth of cultural and recreational amenities, with parks, restaurants and a library all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including NEWCURB, Funda and Pararius. The agent is NEWCURB.
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Olympiaplein 89-3, Amsterdam
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About Olympiaplein 89-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €1,458,889, which puts it on the high side. However, homes in Minervabuurt-Midden sell quickly, typically within 20 days, suggesting strong demand. The price reflects the location and the apartment's size (118 m²) in a pre-war building.
Minervabuurt-Midden is a prestigious part of Amsterdam-Zuid, known for its wide streets, greenery and stately architecture. It is densely populated (5,835 addresses per km²) and has a mix of families and older residents. The area is very safe, with a low crime rate relative to the city average.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short tram ride. This gives you direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (305 m), the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (380 m), and the Europaschool (421 m). Secondary schools are also close, with the nearest at 0.4 km.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is not as efficient as modern builds, so heating costs will be higher than for a label A home. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets away. The famous Vondelpark is also within easy walking distance, making it ideal for a morning jog or an afternoon stroll.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden