Van Speijkstraat 139-2

The asking price of €500,000 is 37% below the average asking price in Kortenaerkwartier (€791,111) and also below the median of €770,000. Given the 67 m² size and energy label D, it's priced keenly compared to other listings in the neighbourhood. However, the average price per m² in the area is €9,278, so this apartment works out at about €7,462 per m², below the local norm.

The apartment has energy label D. In Kortenaerkwartier, 14.3% of homes for sale have label D or lower, while 42.9% have label B and another 42.9% have label C. So this home is less efficient than most of the current stock, meaning higher heating costs can be expected. The building dates from 1924, which is typical for the area, 95% of homes were built before 1945.

The nearest train station is 3.2 km from the apartment. That's about a 40-minute walk or a short bike ride.

Kortenaerkwartier has 285 households with children out of a total of 1,240 households, so it's not predominantly family-oriented. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (151 m) and 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn (170 m). Secondary education is 1.1 km away. The area is very urban with a high density of amenities.

Currently, 18 homes are for sale in Kortenaerkwartier, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €1,450,000. The average asking price is €791,111 and the median is €770,000. This apartment at €500,000 is one of the more affordable options. In the past period, 41 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €697,512 and an average time on market of 31 days.

The neighbourhood recorded 101 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density (2,210 residents) and urban character, this is not unusually high for central Amsterdam. The area feels lively and safe during the day, with many people around.