Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Raphaëlstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most sought-after pockets, where wide streets and plane trees give the area a calm, almost village-like feel. With 195 m² of living space, it is a third larger than the average home in the neighbourhood, which makes it stand out even among the generous apartments here. The asking price of €1,250,000 is in line with the market, given the size and the fact that apartments in Amsterdam of this calibre rarely stay on the market long.
The Minervabuurt-Midden is a quiet, residential enclave within the Apollobuurt, known for its stately pre-war architecture and green squares. It is a neighbourhood where families and professionals mix, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (57%). The area feels safe and well-maintained, and the nearby Minervaplein provides a small green space just a couple of streets away. Homes here sell quickly, on average within 20 days, reflecting steady demand. For more context, see the Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For your morning bread, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is another Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is also within a five-minute walk. Families will appreciate that several primary schools are on your doorstep: the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School and Schoolvereniging Willemspark are all just a couple of streets away. Secondary education is equally close, with the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium a five-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Amsterdam maintains the public spaces well, and the neighbourhood's low crime figures add to the sense of security.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars and Heeren Makelaars.
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Raphaëlstraat 25H, Amsterdam
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About Raphaëlstraat 25H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,250,000 is in line with the neighbourhood market. The median sale price in Minervabuurt-Midden is €1,350,000, and the average price per m² is €10,298. Given that this apartment is 195 m², 34% larger than the neighbourhood average of 146 m², the price reflects the extra space. Homes here sell quickly, typically within 20 days, which suggests demand is strong.
The energy label is C, which is common for pre-war apartments in this area. A C label means the home has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label C, while 22.7% have label A and another 36.4% have label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle. This gives you direct access to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk: the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School and Schoolvereniging Willemspark are all just 267 m away. For secondary education, the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium is 313 m away, also a short walk.
You have an Albert Heijn 500 m away, another Albert Heijn at 523 m, and a third at 600 m. Ekoplaza is 615 m away, and Jumbo is 777 m. So daily groceries are very convenient, with multiple options within a five to ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 189 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for an urban area with over 2,500 residents. The area feels safe and is popular with families and professionals. The streets are quiet and well-lit, and the presence of many owner-occupied homes contributes to a stable community.
The neighbourhood has a mix of families (about 37% of households have children) and couples without children (24%). Single-person households make up 42%. The average household size is 2.2 people. Incomes are above average, given the high property prices. Many buyers are professionals working in Amsterdam who value the quiet, green setting close to the city centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden