Achillesstraat 120-2
Van Tuyllbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a calm setting
This third-floor apartment on Achillesstraat sits in the Van Tuyllbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as calm and green. Built in 1930, the home has a classic pre-war character, and the agent notes it is on a quiet road yet still in the centre of things. With an asking price of €750,000, the price is in line with the market when compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the wider market for apartments in Amsterdam shows a range of options across the city.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the agent, the living area is 75 m², while the BAG registration lists 78 m². The home has double glazing and floor insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. It is municipal property subject to ground lease, with the lease expiring on 15 December 2054. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €135.36.
Life in the Van Tuyllbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident praises the greenery and trees, though they mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 4,140 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. You can read more about the Van Tuyllbuurt neighbourhood for further context.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Olympiaschool for primary education is just around the corner, and the Spinoza Lyceum for secondary education is equally close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Stadion pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram and bus stop Olympiaplein is a couple of streets away, served by lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across its districts.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €731,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €492,000 to €731,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is measured at 47 dB Lden, which does not exceed the noise standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Living Real Estate bv and Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Achillesstraat 120-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €750,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €731,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 49%, from €492,000 in 2020 to €731,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the third floor and spans one level. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 75 m², while the BAG registration records 78 m². The volume of the home is 258 m³.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal property subject to ground lease, with the lease ending on 15 December 2054. This means the land is leased from the municipality rather than owned outright. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €135.36.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1930, and the entire postcode area consists of buildings constructed before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What public transport options are nearby?
The tram and bus stop Olympiaplein is a couple of streets away, served by lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. The bus stop Prinses Irenestraat is also nearby with lines 15, 62 and N84. Amsterdam Zuid train station is approximately 850 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Olympiaschool for primary education is just around the corner, as is the Spinoza Lyceum for secondary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, and the Service Apotheek Stadion pharmacy is just around the corner.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident highlights the amenities, parks and shopping areas. Another describes the area as calm, green and evolving, noting it has improved over the years. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees but also points out issues with hygiene around waste containers.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment has energy label C. This means the home has a moderate energy performance. The agent notes that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, which are separate facts about the property. Expect energy costs that are neither particularly low nor exceptionally high for a home of this age.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out to €10,000 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €9,440. The overall asking price of €750,000 is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €758,235.
