Van Heenvlietlaan 232B

At €225,000, this is the cheapest home currently for sale in Buitenveldert-Zuidoost, where the average asking price is €858,260. The price per square metre works out at about €10,227, which is above the neighbourhood average of €8,691 per m², but that reflects the small size. Given the low absolute price and the fact that studios in Amsterdam rarely come this cheap, it's a keen entry point for the area.

The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1977). In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label C, and about 27% have a lower rating. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs, not as low as an A label, but far from the highest bills.

Jumbo is just 100 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a minute. For a bigger shop, AH XL is about 500 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including Ekoplaza and another Jumbo.

Several schools are within walking distance. The Buitenveldertse Montessorischool (primary) is about 200 metres away, and the Joodse SGM Maimonides (secondary) is around 350 metres. There are also other primary and secondary schools within a few hundred metres, making it convenient for families with children.

The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. This gives you direct connections to Amsterdam city centre and beyond.

Buitenveldert-Zuidoost recorded 168 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 3,980 residents is moderate. It's a quiet, residential area with a mix of ages, and the streets feel safe during the day. As with any city area, it's always wise to be aware of your surroundings.