Van Speykstraat 44

At €500,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in the Zeeheldenbuurt and 50% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €332,348. However, it is also larger (100 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in an area where 58% of homes were built before 1945. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency in a sought-after student neighbourhood.

Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly, on average within 19 days. That suggests a fast-moving market where well-priced properties don't stay available for long. For a premium listing like this one, the time on market may be longer, but the overall pace indicates strong demand.

The Zeeheldenbuurt is predominantly student-oriented: only 125 households have children, and 58% of residents are between 15 and 45. The resident review describes it as "student-like and cosy" but notes a lack of communal facilities. There are primary and secondary schools within walking distance, but the area is more suited to singles and couples than families with young children.

The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to the city centre or further afield.

This apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 3.4% of homes have label A, and 27.6% have A+. So this home is well above average in terms of energy performance, meaning lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint.

Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. The closest is a Coop just 330 metres away, and another Coop at 496 metres. An Albert Heijn is 718 metres away, and a SPAR is 646 metres. So daily groceries are easily covered on foot.