Burgemeesterswijk, Arnhem
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A 1904 townhouse on a leafy square in Arnhem's Burgemeesterswijk, with 288 m² of living space and a 303 m² plot. The asking price of €1,450,000 is the highest of the 23 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 102% above the average asking price of €719,457, so it is on the high side, but then you are buying one of the largest properties in the area. For context, the average floor area in the neighbourhood is 150 m², so this is nearly double that. See more terraced houses in Arnhem.
Burgemeesterswijk is a stately, pre-war neighbourhood with wide streets and large homes. More than half the houses were built before 1945, and the area has a calm, residential feel. It is a mix of families, couples and older residents, the largest age group is 45 to 65, followed by those over 65. Incomes are above average for Arnhem. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its green character and proximity to Sonsbeek Park. The neighbourhood Burgemeesterswijk is one of the city's most desirable addresses.
Burgemeestersplein itself is a quiet square with trees and a small playground. For groceries, you have an AH to go, Jumbo, SPAR, Lidl and Albert Heijn all within a five-minute walk. The Jan Ligthartschool (primary) is a ten-minute walk away, and Montessori College Arnhem (secondary) is about the same distance. A park or public garden is just around the corner. The municipality Arnhem offers all the amenities of a city centre, yet here you are in a peaceful enclave.
At the time of writing the home is listed via BMV Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Burgemeestersplein 3, Arnhem
Data from Burgemeesterswijk
Data from Burgemeesterswijk
42 within 5 km
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About Burgemeestersplein 3, Arnhem
The asking price is 102% above the neighbourhood average of €719,457, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Burgemeesterswijk. However, with 288 m² of living space it is also 92% larger than the average home in the area (150 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €5,034, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,893 per m². So you are paying a premium for size and location.
The energy label is D. That is fairly typical for a house built in 1904, many pre-war homes in the neighbourhood have labels D or lower (31.8% of homes in Burgemeesterswijk are label D or below). A D label means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. You may want to consider improvements such as insulation or double glazing.
Burgemeesterswijk has a mix of households: about 20% of households have children, while 31% are couples without children and 69% are single-person households. The area is quiet and green, with a primary school (Jan Ligthartschool) a ten-minute walk away and several secondary schools within walking distance. There is a playground on the square itself.
Arnhem Centraal station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station offers direct trains to Utrecht, Amsterdam, Nijmegen and beyond.
In the most recent data, there were 214 recorded crimes in the neighbourhood. That works out at about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for an urban area. The neighbourhood is generally considered safe and well-maintained.
Sold homes in Burgemeesterswijk took an average of 54 days to sell, which is a fairly normal pace. The market is not exceptionally fast or slow, buyers take their time to find the right property.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Burgemeesterswijk