A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This 1926 apartment on the Admiralengracht sits in the Van Brakelkwartier, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam's Chassébuurt. With its period facade and canal-side setting, it feels like a piece of old Amsterdam. The asking price of €600,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €640,000.
Inside the home
The apartment spans 74 m² according to the agent, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The BAG registration lists the living area as 72 m². The volume is 243 m³. The energy label is B.
The Van Brakelkwartier
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca". A third resident mentions the greenery and trees that "provide cooling and relaxation", though they also point out that rubbish containers are often a mess. The neighbourhood has 970 inhabitants, and 18% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Van Brakelkwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A weekday routine here is easy. The GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Aldi are both within a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje and Joop en Willy Westerweel, are also a short stroll away. Tram stop Witte de Withstraat, with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about a ten-minute walk. For a wider view of the area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €609,000, and the asking price is 1% below that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €444,000 to €609,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows low pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including La Maison Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Admiralengracht 38-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €600,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €609,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €640,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 74 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The volume is 243 m³. The energy label is B.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €609,000. Over the past five years, the value has risen by 37%, from €444,000 in 2020 to €609,000 in 2025. The asking price is 1% below the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1926, before 1970, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The climate data for this address shows a low risk of pluvial flooding, and low flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 332 metres away, Aldi about 381 metres, and SPAR about 455 metres. Dirk is about 529 metres away. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are within a few hundred metres: Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje 2e Montessori-School at 284 metres and Joop en Willy Westerweel at 348 metres. There is also a secondary special education school, Postjes College, at 356 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Witte de Withstraat, about 159 metres away, served by lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Other stops include Willem Schoutenstraat and Postjesweg, both within about 400 metres. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.9 km away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, parks and bars, while another highlights the calm, green character and the recent improvements in the area.
