Marathonbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Olympiaweg sits in the Marathonbuurt-Oost neighbourhood, a quiet residential pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid. At 48 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's one of the more efficient homes in an area where 60% of properties share that label. The asking price of €469,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €778,167, making it a keen entry point into this part of the city. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you're paying well under the median.
The neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-Oost is a close-knit area with 1,470 residents, mostly one-person households (535) and a mix of ages. It's densely urban (6,934 addresses per km²), so life here is lively. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a place where homes sell fast, on average within 19 days. The area is predominantly pre-war housing (100% built before 1945), giving the streets a classic Amsterdam feel.
Daily errands are easy: Ekoplaza is on your doorstep for organic groceries, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For schools, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (primary) is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (secondary) is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital, with the Olympic Stadium and the Amstelpark within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Visch & van Zeggelaar, Funda, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Olympiaweg 28-1, Amsterdam
Data from Marathonbuurt-Oost
Data from Marathonbuurt-Oost
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About Olympiaweg 28-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 40% below the average asking price in Marathonbuurt-Oost (€778,167) and also below the median of €512,500. Given the compact 48 m² size and A energy label, it's priced keenly compared to other listings in the neighbourhood. Homes here sell quickly, averaging 19 days on the market.
Marathonbuurt-Oost is a densely populated area with a mix of ages, though many households are singles. It's a pre-war neighbourhood with classic Amsterdam architecture. The area has a high address density (6,934 per km²), so it's urban and lively. No resident reviews are available, but the quick sale times suggest demand is steady.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives access to the wider Amsterdam network and beyond.
Ekoplaza is just 143 metres away, ideal for organic shopping. Albert Heijn is 338 metres, and Jumbo is 384 metres. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Yes, primary schools include Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (186 m) and Europaschool (222 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (267 m) and Het Amsterdams Lyceum (289 m) are close by.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label A, so this is in line with the better-performing homes.
Currently there are 6 homes for sale in Marathonbuurt-Oost, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €2,150,000. The average asking price per m² is €10,085, so this apartment at roughly €9,771 per m² is slightly below that average.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-Oost