Wimbledonpark 45

The asking price of €280,000 is 53% below the average asking price in Startbaanbuurt (€594,000) and is the cheapest of the 12 apartments currently for sale. However, the floor area of 75 m² is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 108 m². Given the lower square footage, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact apartment in this area.

The apartment has an energy label B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label B, while 55% have A+ and 20% have A, so this is a solid middle-of-the-range rating.

The nearest train station is 7.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bus, bike or car to reach it. The area is better served by tram and bus connections for local travel.

The neighbourhood has a mix of ages: about a third are over 65, a third are between 25 and 45, and the rest are children and younger adults. There are many single-person households (205) and families with children (120). The one resident review describes it as 'mediocre', so it's a fairly average, quiet residential area.

In Startbaanbuurt, sold apartments took an average of 47 days to sell, with an average sold price of €852,833. That's a fairly typical timeframe for the area, though this particular apartment is priced well below the average, which may attract interest.

Within a ten-minute walk you'll find Amstelveen College (secondary, 521 m) and Hermann Wesselink College (secondary, 778 m). For primary education, Openbare Basisschool de Westwijzer is about 873 m away, and Amsteltaal is 955 m. There are also several other schools within a short distance.

Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, a couple of streets from the apartment. It's a short walk for a morning run or an afternoon stroll.