Amberlaan 14
Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA quiet spot in Amstelveen
Amberlaan 14 sits in the Populierenbuurt, a residential pocket of Amstelveen where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life feels unhurried. This apartment from 1962 is part of a neighbourhood that is home to around 3,600 people, many of them living alone. With an asking price of €409,000, the home is priced 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €484,000, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, [apartments in Amstelveen] currently range from €390,000 to €659,000.
The apartment itself
The listing gives the essentials: a living area of 81 square metres according to the BAG registration, and an energy label E. The home dates from 1962, a fact that speaks for itself. Beyond that, the agent has not provided further details about the layout, so the full picture of the interior remains to be seen.
Life in the Populierenbuurt
Residents here give their neighbourhood a 6.85 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby." Another is less enthusiastic: "Many children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc." A third resident mentions that "every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people." The neighbourhood is densely populated, with 2,575 addresses per square kilometre, and the housing stock is mostly from the 1945-1970 period. [The Populierenbuurt neighbourhood] is part of the Keizer Karelpark district.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The Coop is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away, and Ekoplaza a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Amstelveen College is on your doorstep, while Montessorischool De Linde is a ten-minute walk for primary pupils. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijken H.L. Kieviet and Service Apotheek Keizer Karelpark are both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Amstelveen, Sportlaan is just around the corner with lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Zuid, is about 5.4 kilometres away. [The municipality of Amstelveen] offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €408,000, and the asking price is virtually equal to that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €300,000 to €408,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 48 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1962 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is currently medium and remains medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Gerrit Jan Heemskerk makelaardij o.g.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Amberlaan 14, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €409,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €408,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €300,000 to €408,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 81 square metres. The asking price works out to €5,049 per square metre based on that figure. The agent has not provided additional details about the layout or number of rooms in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. Label E is not an efficient label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The listing does not mention any specific insulation measures or heating installations.
What do residents say about the Populierenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.85 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says the most important shops are nearby, while another mentions that children sometimes cause trouble. A third resident says safety is fine but warns about the adjacent Middenhoven area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is at 48 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is about 240 metres away, with PLUS at 286 metres and Ekoplaza at 505 metres. Albert Heijn is at 802 metres. Within five kilometres there are 34 supermarkets in total, so grocery shopping is well covered in the area.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Amstelveen, Sportlaan at 261 metres, served by lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57. The stop Amstelveen, Doctor Plesmansingel at 394 metres has line 178, and Amstelveen, Handweg at 477 metres has line 171. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid at about 5.4 kilometres.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €409,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €484,000. The median asking price in the Populierenbuurt is €435,000, with homes ranging from €390,000 to €659,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,202.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The area-level data indicates a low risk of pluvial flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is medium, and it is projected to remain medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
