Middelveldsche Akerpolder, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on the Romerostraat sits in the Middelveldsche Akerpolder, a part of Amsterdam that feels more spacious than the city centre. With 75 m² of living space and a 143 m² plot, it has a small garden and a decent amount of room. At €600,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €538,900, but corner houses in Amsterdam tend to command a premium, see end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam.
Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One says: "Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour." Another notes: "Nice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality." The area is densely built (3,271 addresses per km²) and has a mix of families and singles. For more context, check the neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder.
Daily shopping is easy: Vomar is just around the corner, Jumbo a five-minute walk, and Lidl a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Mr de Jonghschool (special education) is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool De Punt is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a couple of minutes' walk. The municipality Amsterdam manages the area, though residents feel the municipality could do more on maintenance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Appeltaart Vastgoed and also appears on other channels. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Romerostraat 38, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour. People just throw their rubbish and other junk in places where it doesn't belong.
Auto-translated to English by AII am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality for various reasons (for 12 years now), giving the neighbourhood a run-down appearance.
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Data from Middelveldsche Akerpolder
30 within 5 km
73 within 5 km
About Romerostraat 38, Amsterdam
The asking price is €600,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €538,900 and the median of €455,000. However, corner houses are less common and often priced higher. The average price per m² in the area is €5,803, so at €8,000 per m² this home is on the high side, but the plot of 143 m² adds value.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 63.6% of homes have label B, so this is in line with the local standard. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 5.5 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Mr de Jonghschool (special education) is 177 m away, Openbare Basisschool De Punt is 443 m, and basisschool Atlantis is 684 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 119 total crimes in the latest data. Residents' reviews mention antisocial behaviour and littering, with one saying they are "often harassed by young people." Another notes the area feels "unsafe and restless." It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
You would need to view the property to see the outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Middelveldsche Akerpolder

