Beethovenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis spacious terraced house on Gerrit van der Veenstraat sits in a quiet, leafy pocket of the Beethovenbuurt. With 219 m² of living space spread over four floors, it offers generous proportions for a family. The asking price of €2,250,000 is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €1,936,273, which reflects the larger-than-average floor area. Compared to other terraced houses in Amsterdam, this home is on the high side.
The Beethovenbuurt is a stately pre-war neighbourhood with wide streets and plane trees. Almost all homes were built before 1945, giving the area a classic Amsterdam character. It is predominantly residential, with a mix of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available. Average incomes are above the city norm, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied. For more context, see the Beethovenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine starts with a short walk to the Albert Heijn on your doorstep, just around the corner. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like HLZ and Gerrit van der Veen College are even closer. The Vossius Gymnasium is also within walking distance. For a coffee or dinner out, restaurants are just around the corner. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and permits.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Arjen Ketel Makelaars. The asking price reflects the premium for a large family house in one of Amsterdam's most desirable post-war neighbourhoods.
Details of this home
Gerrit van der Veenstraat 21, Amsterdam
Data from Beethovenbuurt
Data from Beethovenbuurt
150 within 5 km
190 within 5 km
About Gerrit van der Veenstraat 21, Amsterdam
The asking price is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €1,936,273, but the floor area (219 m²) is 33% larger than the average of 165 m². So the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Homes in the Beethovenbuurt sell on average within 45 days, suggesting steady demand.
The energy label is E, which is common for pre-war houses. This means heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. The neighbourhood has no homes with label A or A+, and half have label D or lower. You can expect higher energy bills, but the house's classic character and location often outweigh this.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal and other major cities.
Primary school 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal is just 45 metres away, and secondary schools HLZ (100 m), Gerrit van der Veen College (349 m), and Vossius Gymnasium (392 m) are all within walking distance. The area is well served for education.
The Beethovenbuurt recorded 144 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood has a low-rise, residential feel with many families, and it is generally considered safe.
The plot is 154 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Beethovenbuurt
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