De Aker-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Balatonmeerlaan sits in the leafy De Aker-West neighbourhood, a part of Amsterdam that feels more like a village than a city. With 188 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, it's a home that combines space with efficiency. The asking price of €925,000 is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €623,788, which reflects the larger floor area and the energy performance. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and label.
De Aker-West is a residential area with a strong family feel, about 58% of homes are single-family houses and 65% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has around 4,500 residents, with a mix of ages but a notable share of families with children. It's a very urban area (address density 2,802 per km²), yet it has a park or public garden just 300 metres away. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its quiet, green character. To get a broader picture, you can explore the De Aker-West neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Vomar is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Horizon and De Odyssee. Secondary education is a bit further, with Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West. The nearest train station is 5.5 km away, so a car or bike is handy for longer trips. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities and public services.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-West. The price and details are as published by the agents.
Details of this home
Balatonmeerlaan 1, Amsterdam
Data from De Aker-West
Data from De Aker-West
37 within 5 km
74 within 5 km
About Balatonmeerlaan 1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 48% above the neighbourhood average of €623,788, but this home is also 57% larger than the average (188 m² vs 120 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which only 12% of homes in the area have. So the price reflects the extra space and efficiency. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value those features.
De Aker-West is a family-oriented area with mostly single-family homes and a high owner-occupancy rate. It's densely populated but has green spaces nearby. The population is mixed in age, with a good number of children and older residents. It's a quiet, residential part of Amsterdam.
The home has an A+ energy label, which is the highest rating. Only about 12% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have this label. This means very low energy costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Horizon (361 m) and De Odyssee (667 m). For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West is about 816 m away.
Jumbo is just 246 metres away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Vomar is about 722 metres, a five-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 5.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, Amsterdam's bus and tram network serves the area, and cycling is common.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot is 138 m², but that includes the footprint of the house.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Aker-West
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