Marathonbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Simsonstraat in Amsterdam's Marathonbuurt-West is a smart, energy-efficient home in a lively part of the city. With 46 m² of living space, it's compact but well laid out, and the A label means low heating costs. At €425,000, the asking price is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €512,933, making it the cheapest of the 15 apartments currently for sale here, a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of price and efficiency.
Marathonbuurt-West is a quiet, residential pocket of Amsterdam, built in the 1920s and 1930s. It's a neighbourhood of mostly flats, with a mix of ages: many singles (41% of households) and a fair number of over-45s. The area feels calm and green, with a park just a few streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood is known for its leafy squares and easy-going atmosphere. The Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood is well-liked for its balance of city access and peace.
Your daily routine here is simple: the Ekoplaza organic supermarket is on your doorstep, just 49 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Europaschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (secondary) is just around the corner. The area is well-served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure options you'd expect, but this corner feels distinctly village-like.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including La Maison Makelaars & Taxateurs B.V. and on Funda. The agent has published full details, so you can get a clear picture of the property before viewing.
Details of this home
Simsonstraat 3-1, Amsterdam
Data from Marathonbuurt-West
Data from Marathonbuurt-West
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About Simsonstraat 3-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is 17% below the average asking price in Marathonbuurt-West (€512,933) and is the lowest of the 15 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. Recently sold apartments in the area went for an average of €496,630, so this is priced keenly. The A energy label and compact size (46 m²) make it an efficient home, and the price per m² works out at about €9,239, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €8,957, but the low absolute price reflects the smaller floor area.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect low heating costs and a well-insulated home. In the neighbourhood, only 15.4% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point. The building dates from 1925, but the label suggests it has been modernised effectively.
The Ekoplaza organic supermarket is just 49 metres away, literally on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 343 metres away (a five-minute walk), and a Jumbo is 434 metres away. For daily groceries, you have plenty of choice within a few minutes' walk.
The Europaschool (primary education) is 200 metres away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (primary) is 282 metres away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK is 229 metres away, and Het Amsterdams Lyceum is 454 metres away. All are within a short walk.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
Marathonbuurt-West is a quiet, residential area built in the 1920s and 1930s. It has a high address density (5,369 per km²) and is mostly flats. The population is diverse: 41% are single-person households, and there are many residents aged 25-45. The neighbourhood has a park 400 metres away and a low crime rate (116 total crimes). It's a calm, green area within the city.
Currently, 15 apartments are for sale in Marathonbuurt-West. This one is the cheapest at €425,000, with the most expensive at €780,000. The average asking price is €512,933, and the average floor area is 59 m². Recently, 46 apartments sold in the area, with an average selling price of €496,630 and an average time on market of 34 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Marathonbuurt-West
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