Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Raphaëlstraat sits in the heart of the Apollobuurt, a neighbourhood known for its stately pre-war architecture and quiet, tree-lined streets. With 158 m² of living space spread across one floor, it offers generous proportions and high ceilings typical of the 1930s. The asking price of €1,350,000 is exactly in line with the median for apartments in Amsterdam, making it a fair market offer.
The Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood is a quiet, residential pocket within the Apollobuurt. It is home to about 2,500 residents, with a mix of families and older households. The area is very urban (address density over 5,800 per km²), yet it feels calm thanks to the wide streets and greenery. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the housing stock is predominantly apartments. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, the Albert Heijn on Beethovenstraat is just a couple of streets away, and an Ekoplaza organic supermarket is a five-minute walk. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School. A secondary school, Sint Ignatiusgymnasium, is also just around the corner. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Carla van den Brink B.V. and Funda. The agent has published full details, so the information on this page reflects the actual property.
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Raphaëlstraat 24-2, Amsterdam
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About Raphaëlstraat 24-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,350,000 matches the median sale price in the Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood exactly. The average price per m² here is €10,298, and this apartment works out to about €8,544 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average. Homes in this area sell quickly, typically within 20 days, suggesting demand is strong.
The energy label is E, which is common for pre-war buildings. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you direct access to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School, and Schoolvereniging Willemspark. For secondary education, the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium is just 330 metres away.
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 480 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 540 metres. An Ekoplaza organic supermarket is 600 metres away, and a Jumbo is 770 metres. All are within a comfortable walking distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 189 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a very urban area. The area is generally considered safe and family-friendly, with a quiet, residential character.
The neighbourhood has a mix of families (about 415 households with children) and couples without children (275). There are also many single-person households (475). The average household size is 2.2, and incomes are above average for Amsterdam.
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