Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find: a spacious 1932 townhouse on one of Amsterdam Zuid's most attractive squares. With 304 m² of living space spread over several floors, it offers generous proportions throughout. The asking price of €3,150,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €1,458,889, making it the most expensive of the 27 homes currently for sale in the area. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and energy label A.
Minervabuurt-Midden is a quiet, green pocket of Amsterdam Zuid, known for its wide streets and pre-war architecture. The area is predominantly residential, with many families and a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, and the nearby Minervaplein offers a small selection of shops and cafés. With 57% owner-occupied homes and a high proportion of families, it's a settled, well-maintained area. The neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden is also very safe, with crime figures low for a city centre location.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum. Secondary schools like Gerrit van der Veen College and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium are also close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent amenities, and the Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk away for weekend relaxation.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including People On The Move Expat Brokers, Funda and Pararius.
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Raphaëlplein 39, Amsterdam
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About Raphaëlplein 39, Amsterdam
The asking price is 116% above the average asking price in Minervabuurt-Midden (€1,458,889) and is the highest of the 27 homes currently for sale. However, the house is also 108% larger than the average (146 m²) and has an excellent energy label A. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the extra space and location.
With 304 m² of living space, this house is more than double the average size of homes currently for sale in Minervabuurt-Midden (146 m²). It's a substantial family home, especially for a pre-war townhouse in Amsterdam Zuid.
The house has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 22.7% of homes have label A, while 36.4% have label C and another 36.4% have D or lower. So this home is well above average in terms of energy performance.
Homes in this neighbourhood sell relatively quickly: the average time on the market for sold properties is 20 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, you'll need to move decisively.
There are several good schools within walking distance. The Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (primary) is 260 m away, and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum (primary) is 401 m away. For secondary education, Gerrit van der Veen College (365 m) and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium (383 m) are both close by.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden