Straat van Sicilië 17

The asking price of €725,000 is 33% below the average asking price in the Zeestratenbuurt (€1,074,667) and exactly matches the median price. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €704,775, so the price is in line with the local market. The house is an end-of-terrace property with a garden, which adds value compared to flats.

The energy label is D. In the Zeestratenbuurt, 40% of homes have label C and 30% have label A, so this house is less efficient than much of the current supply. A D label means higher energy bills than a modern home, but it is not the worst, only 10% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower.

The nearest train station is 4.3 km away. That is a short drive or a bus ride, but not within walking distance for a daily commute. The area is better served by tram and bus connections to Amsterdam and Amstelveen city centre.

Primary schools De Bloeiwijzer (special primary education) and Kindercampus King are within a five-minute walk. Secondary school Futuris is about a ten-minute walk away. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, so school choice is good.

The Zeestratenbuurt has a mix of families and singles. About 37% of households have children, and there are several primary schools and a park within walking distance. The area is quiet and green, with a low crime rate (51 total crimes per year). It is a typical suburban family neighbourhood.

Albert Heijn and Dirk are both about 350 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. Lidl and Vomar are about 940 metres, a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach.

The house was built in 1966, so it is nearly 60 years old. The energy label D suggests that insulation and heating may need updating. The listing does not mention any recent renovations, so you should expect some maintenance and potential upgrades.