Ruimzicht West, Diemen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Tobias Asserlaan sits in a quiet part of Diemen, with a park just a couple of streets away. At 73 m² and with energy label C, it's a practical home for a couple or single person. The asking price of €389,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €423,600, and there are only five apartments for sale in the area, so supply is tight. For context, apartments in Diemen typically sell within a couple of months.
The neighbourhood Ruimzicht West is a mix of flats and houses, built mostly in the 1970s. It's a densely populated area with a strong urban feel. Many residents live alone, and there's a good mix of ages. The park is on your doorstep, and daily errands are easy with a supermarket just around the corner. One resident says: "It's quiet but close to everything." The neighbourhood Ruimzicht West has a low crime rate, making it feel safe.
Your morning routine could include a walk to Vomar (a couple of streets away) or AH XL for groceries. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is a five-minute walk, and St. Petrusschool is just beyond that. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting to Amsterdam is straightforward. The municipality Diemen keeps the area well-maintained, with plenty of green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via IB Makelaars and also on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Tobias Asserlaan 157, Diemen
Data from Ruimzicht West
Data from Ruimzicht West
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About Tobias Asserlaan 157, Diemen
The asking price of €389,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €423,600 and the median of €449,000. Given the 73 m² floor area, that works out to about €5,329 per m², which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,748 per m². So the price is keen overall, but the per-square-metre cost is slightly above average.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, all homes have labels D or lower, so this one is better than most locally.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or other cities without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is 331 m away, St. Petrusschool is 527 m, and Jenaplanschool De Nieuwe Kring is 930 m. Secondary schools are further, at 2.9 km.
Currently there are only five apartments for sale in Ruimzicht West, which is a low number. This suggests limited choice, so if this home suits you, it's worth considering seriously.
Ruimzicht West is a densely populated urban area with a mix of ages. Many residents live alone, but there are also families. It's quiet and safe, with a park nearby. The area was built in the 1970s, so the housing stock is consistent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ruimzicht West