Kastanjebuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Soerlaan in Amstelveen's Kastanjebuurt has a generous 194 m² of living space and a 260 m² plot. Built in 1940, it combines pre-war character with a solid energy label B. At €1,295,000, the price is above the neighbourhood average of €1,168,000, but the floor area is 27% larger than the typical home in the area, so it's a fair match for what you get. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Amstelveen vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Kastanjebuurt scores an 8.3 out of 10 from residents. One resident calls it 'Cosy, but sometimes unsafe', adding: 'It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine. There are plenty of facilities such as snack bars, swimming pools, gyms and there's a nice shopping centre.' Another says: 'Nice neighbourhood to grow up in, it's quiet enough for children to run around the streets but close to facilities to look up for a fun activity.' The area is home to many families and older residents, with a mix of owner-occupied homes and a very high density of addresses.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Coop and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Keizer Karel College is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Piet Hein is just around the corner. The municipality Amstelveen offers plenty of green space, with a park or public garden a couple of streets away, and a restaurant within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Brockhoff Makelaars.
Details of this home
Soerlaan 4, Amstelveen
Very good · 2 residents
It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine. There are plenty of facilities such as snack bars, swimming pools, gyms and there's a nice shopping centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quiet enough for children to run around the streets but close to facilities to look up for a fun activity
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About Soerlaan 4, Amstelveen
The asking price is €1,295,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €1,168,000. However, this home has 194 m² of living space, 27% more than the average of 153 m² in Kastanjebuurt. The price per m² works out to about €6,675, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €6,833 per m². So while the total price is higher, you're getting more space for your money.
Kastanjebuurt is a quiet, family-friendly area with a mix of ages. Residents rate it 8.3 out of 10. One says it's 'cosy' with plenty of facilities, though there can be some nuisance from youngsters. Another appreciates that it's safe for children to play outside while being close to amenities. The area has a high density of addresses and is mostly owner-occupied homes.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd likely need a bike, car or bus to reach it. The area is well-served by other local transport options, but for train travel, plan a short journey.
Several schools are within walking distance. Keizer Karel College (secondary) is about 268 m away, and Openbare Basisschool Piet Hein (primary) is around 491 m. Other primary schools like Het Palet and Montessorischool De Linde are also within a kilometre, making the area convenient for families with children.
Ekoplaza is just 500 m away, Coop is 623 m, and Albert Heijn is 802 m. There's also a PLUS at 921 m. So for daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk or bike ride.
The home has an energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably efficient, with lower energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label A+ or better, and 9% have label A, so this home is above average in efficiency.
The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but the plot size is 260 m², which is typical for a corner house of this type.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kastanjebuurt
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