Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on the Minervaplein is a rare find in one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. At 39 m² it is compact, but the location makes it special: you are right in the middle of the Apollobuurt, with its stately architecture and leafy streets. The home has an energy label C and was built in 1957. With a price of €485,000, it is by far the cheapest of the 27 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, 67% below the average asking price of €1,458,889. That makes it a keen entry point into a sought-after area, especially when you compare it with other studios in Amsterdam.
The Minervabuurt-Midden is a quiet, residential pocket within the Apollobuurt. It is densely built and very urban, with 5,835 addresses per km². The area is popular with families and older residents alike: about a third of households have children, and a third are people aged 45-65. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood is known for its wide avenues, pre-war architecture and a calm, village-like atmosphere despite being in the city. The neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, with 57% owner-occupied.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For bread and groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. The Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind is on your doorstep, and the Gerrit van der Veen College is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam provides excellent public services, and the neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk. Restaurants and a GP are also just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Heeren Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
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Minervaplein 11-5, Amsterdam
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About Minervaplein 11-5, Amsterdam
At €485,000, this studio is the cheapest home currently for sale in the Minervabuurt-Midden. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,458,889, so this studio is 67% below that. However, it is also much smaller than average (39 m² vs 146 m²). Given the location and the fact that homes here sell in about 20 days on average, the price seems keen for a compact studio in this area.
The home has an energy label C. That is a reasonable score for a building from 1957. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label C, and another 36.4% have a label D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (primary) is just 78 m away, and the Gerrit van der Veen College (secondary) is 201 m away. The Sint Ignatiusgymnasium and HLZ are also within a five-minute walk.
Currently, there are 27 homes for sale in the Minervabuurt-Midden, with prices ranging from €485,000 to €3,150,000. The median asking price is €1,350,000.
The neighbourhood recorded 189 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively low number for such a densely populated area, and the Minervabuurt-Midden is generally considered a safe and quiet residential area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden