Mythologiebuurt, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Papsouwselaan sits in a lively part of Delft, where the streets are named after mythology. At 91 m² it's a comfortable size, and with energy label C you know the heating bills won't be extreme. The asking price of €385,000 makes it the most expensive of the three apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, so it's on the high side compared to the local average of €365,000. For context, apartments in Delft sell for around €4,011 per m² on average.
The Mythologiebuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses, over 5,000 per km². It's a place where many people live alone (more than half of households are single-person), and the average household size is just 1.4. The area has a young feel, with a large share of residents between 15 and 45. There are no reviews from residents available, but the CBS data shows a mix of ages and a lively street scene. The Mythologiebuurt neighbourhood is part of the Voorhof district, known for its post-war architecture and green courtyards.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dirk are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Parkschool, is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like PrO Grotius and Christelijk Lyceum Delft are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.2 km away, so a 15-minute walk gets you to the centre of Delft. The municipality of Delft has plenty of parks and restaurants nearby, the nearest park is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are on your doorstep.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Björnd Makelaardij and Funda. The agent has published full details, so you can get a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
Papsouwselaan 169, Delft
Data from Mythologiebuurt
Data from Mythologiebuurt
34 within 5 km
52 within 5 km
About Papsouwselaan 169, Delft
The asking price of €385,000 is the highest of the three apartments currently for sale in the Mythologiebuurt. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €365,000, and the average price per m² is €4,011. Given that this apartment is 91 m², the price per m² works out to about €4,231, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average. So it's on the high side, but not out of line with the market.
The Mythologiebuurt is a very urban area with a high address density of over 5,000 per km². It's a young neighbourhood, with many residents between 15 and 45, and a large share of single-person households. The area has a mix of ages, and the CBS data shows a relatively low number of families with children. There are no resident reviews available, but the statistics paint a picture of a lively, densely populated part of Delft.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-minute walk.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Jumbo is just 138 m away, Aldi is 334 m, Dirk is 350 m, and AH XL is 366 m. So you have plenty of options for daily shopping, all within a few minutes' walk.
The nearest primary school is Parkschool, 356 m away. For secondary education, PrO Grotius is 397 m, and Christelijk Lyceum Delft is 534 m. There are also other schools within a ten-minute walk, making it a convenient location for families with school-age children.
The apartment has energy label C. This means it has reasonable energy efficiency, but it's not the most modern. You can expect moderate heating costs, though the exact amount depends on usage. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, so it's in line with the local stock.
Currently, there are three apartments for sale in the Mythologiebuurt. The prices range from €345,000 to €385,000, with an average of €365,000. This apartment is the most expensive of the three.
The CBS data records 88 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a breakdown it's hard to judge the severity. The area is urban and densely populated, which can sometimes mean more petty crime, but no specific safety concerns are mentioned in the listing.
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