Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Soesterweg sits in a leafy part of the Soesterkwartier, with a balcony that catches the afternoon sun. At 83 m² it is roomier than many flats in the area, and the B energy label keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €400,000 is in line with what other apartments in Amersfoort go for.
Bloemenbuurt-Oost is a mixed residential area with mostly pre-war houses and a fair number of families. One resident describes the wider Soesterkwartier as "the once beautiful working-class neighbourhood" but notes decay, especially in parts with rental housing. They mention issues like subsidence, disappearing shops, and drug dealers. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood has a mixed reputation. The area has a high address density (2221 addresses per km²), so it feels urban. For more context, see the Bloemenbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk and Aldi are a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: Openbare Daltonschool De Magneet is on your doorstep, and RK Basisschool De Kubus is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is a bit further, with the Joh van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 2.6 km walk, so you might cycle or take the bus. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amersfoort.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Eerenbeemt Makelaardij and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Soesterweg 221, Amersfoort
Mediocre · 1 resident
The once beautiful working-class neighbourhood is now in decay, especially the part with only rental houses. Too much "a" social control: if you sell things from your home to different people, you're already labelled a drug dealer. The Noordewierweg, what a mess; at the front near the Opidium you can already tell that the streets along this road are not doing well. Subsidence has already been recorded, also by myself. Shops are disappearing, and if something comes back, it's only "I don't understand, I'm a refugee" vibe. Activities for the youth? The municipality of Amersfoort doesn't know; nothing is done about youngsters who mess things up or destroy things. Covered bus stops have been removed. Drug dealers are present in many places in the Soesterkwartier. Everything could be better.
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About Soesterweg 221, Amersfoort
At 83 m² with a B energy label and a balcony, the price of €400,000 is in line with what other apartments in Amersfoort sell for. The neighbourhood has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, and the market here is steady.
Bloemenbuurt-Oost is part of the Soesterkwartier, a former working-class area with a mix of housing. One resident describes it as having decay and social issues, but also notes its history. The area is densely populated and urban, with shops and schools nearby.
The train station is 2.6 km from the apartment, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Albert Heijn is just 256 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Dirk and Aldi are about 845 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are plenty of options within a short distance.
Primary schools include Openbare Daltonschool De Magneet (256 m) and RK Basisschool De Kubus (336 m). For secondary education, Joh van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium is 749 m away. Several other schools are within walking distance.
The apartment has an energy label B, which means it is fairly efficient. You can expect reasonable heating costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. The building was built in 1986, so it likely has some insulation.
The listing mentions a balcony, so you have private outdoor space. There is no garden or terrace stated. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden 0.5 km away.
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