Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis third-floor apartment on Populierenlaan sits in a leafy part of Amstelveen, with a balcony that catches the afternoon sun. At 88 m² and with energy label D, it's a solid size for a couple or small family. The asking price of €440,000 is in line with the market, similar apartments in Amstelveen average around €5,200 per m².
The neighbourhood Populierenbuurt is densely built with mostly flats from the 1960s. Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident says: "Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people." Another calls it "boring" and mentions "many children causing trouble." A third finds it "sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many singles and a fair number of over-65s.
For groceries, Albert Heijn and Coop are both just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is a ten-minute walk, while secondary schools like Amstelveen College are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amstelveen has plenty of parks and restaurants nearby, the closest park is on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Forte Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Populierenlaan 583, Amstelveen
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby
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About Populierenlaan 583, Amstelveen
The asking price of €440,000 is close to the median of €435,000 for flats in the Populierenbuurt. With 88 m², that works out to €5,000 per m², slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². Given that similar homes have sold for an average of €434,700, the price seems reasonable.
The energy label is D, which is average for a flat from 1963. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
Residents have mixed feelings about safety. One review mentions that safety is fine but warns about Middenhoven. Another says children cause trouble and threaten people. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 136, which is moderate for an area with 3,605 residents.
Albert Heijn and Coop are both about 450 metres away, a five-minute walk. PLUS is 728 metres. For schools, Amstelveen College (secondary) is 507 metres, and the nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool de Westwijzer, is 964 metres away.
The nearest train station is 6.8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bus or bike to reach it.
The Populierenbuurt has 3,605 residents, with a high proportion of singles (890 one-person households) and a mix of ages. About 24% are under 25, 28% are 25-45, and 24% are over 65. The average household size is 1.9, reflecting many small households.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Populierenbuurt