Watervogelbuurt, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wiekslag sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. At 73 m² and with a C energy label, it is a sensible home for someone starting out or downsizing. The asking price of €314,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €374,800, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amersfoort.
The Watervogelbuurt is a densely built area with a mix of flats and houses, mostly built between 1945 and 1970. It is home to around 1,750 residents, many of them single-person households. The area feels busy and urban, with a high address density. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a young population, with many people aged 25 to 45. For more context, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just around the corner, and Lidl is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, obs De Wijde Wereld is a couple of streets away, and several secondary schools are within walking distance, including PRO33 college. A GP and a restaurant are also on your doorstep. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. For broader context, the municipality of Amersfoort offers plenty of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including 365Makelaardij. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Wiekslag 225, Amersfoort
Data from Watervogelbuurt
Data from Watervogelbuurt
43 within 5 km
94 within 5 km
About Wiekslag 225, Amersfoort
The asking price of €314,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Watervogelbuurt, which is €374,800. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,343, so at 73 m² this apartment works out at about €4,301 per m². That is slightly below the neighbourhood average, making it a competitive listing in the current market.
The apartment has an energy label C. That means it is reasonably efficient, though not as good as the newer A or A+ labels. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is not the most efficient home on the market. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have an A or A+ label, while 67% have a D label or lower.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away. That is about a 10-minute bike ride or a 15-minute bus journey, depending on connections. The neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, but the station is not within walking distance.
The Watervogelbuurt is well equipped for daily shopping. The nearest supermarket, Jumbo, is just 127 metres away, and Lidl is about 500 metres. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre. A GP and a restaurant are within 400 metres, so most essentials are on your doorstep.
The floor area is 73 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is in a flat, so outdoor space is likely limited to a shared garden or balcony, but this is not confirmed in the data.
In a densely built urban neighbourhood like the Watervogelbuurt, parking is often on street or in a nearby car park. You would need to check with the municipality for permits and availability.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt