A classic Amsterdam upper floor home
This is a classic Amsterdam bovenwoning from 1928, sitting on the second floor of a building on the Amstelkade. The home looks out over the water and has an unobstructed view, with the setting described by the agent as being on the water, in a residential area and facing open water. With a price of €899,000, the asking price is in line with the market when compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 28 apartments for sale in the area, and the average asking price for a home here is €919,571. If you are weighing up your options, it is useful to see how this home compares with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The agent lists the living area at 99 m², while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The total volume comes to 328 m³. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1928, a fact that is simply part of its character.
The Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little village" where most people know each other and care about one another, with regular neighbourhood events. Another resident, who has lived here for 19 years, says it feels like a village in the city, close to schools, the Beatrixpark and the centre, with the Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets within walking distance. The same resident notes that the only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat. A third resident echoes the praise for the green surroundings and the quiet street where children can play, but also mentions the dangerous traffic on the Scheldestraat and overflowing rubbish bins. The neighbourhood has around 4,390 inhabitants, and about half of the households are single-person households. This is a neighbourhood where the vast majority of homes were built before 1945, and the average household size is 1.8 people. You can read more about the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For your daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. A second Albert Heijn and an Aldi are also within a five-minute walk. The Dongeschool for primary education is just around the corner, and the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is also within walking distance. The Schelde Apotheek pharmacy is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is about a ten-minute walk away. Tram line 12 stops at Maasstraat just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home in the data. The address does come with some area-level risk indications from public data sources, which are not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Stienstra Wonen.
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About Amstelkade 129-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this home and how does it compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €899,000. This is in line with the market when compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €919,571. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 99 m², comes to €9,081. There are currently 28 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €450,000 to €1,325,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home is spread over a single floor and has a total volume of 328 m³. It is an upper floor home, located on the second floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for energy costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These features can help keep energy usage in check, though the label itself is the official indicator of the home's energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both of which are below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
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 was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1928, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which makes it a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address, based on area-level public data, are as follows. The risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, and this is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are close to this home?
There are several supermarkets within easy walking distance. The nearest is an Albert Heijn at 238 metres, with an Ekoplaza at 246 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 364 metres, an Aldi at 371 metres, and a Coop at 442 metres. This means you have a good choice of grocery options just around the corner.
What schools are near this home?
For primary education, the Dongeschool is at 200 metres and the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is at 444 metres. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is at 311 metres, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is at 467 metres, and the Berlage Lyceum is at 487 metres. All of these are within a short walk of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram line 12 stops at Maasstraat at 166 metres and at Van Hilligaertstraat at 221 metres, both just around the corner. A further stop on the same line is at Waalstraat, 487 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI at 1.2 kilometres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy little village where most people know each other, with regular neighbourhood events. Another mentions the green surroundings, the quiet street where children can play, and the cosy Maasstraat around the corner. Several residents note that the traffic on the Scheldestraat can be busy and sometimes dangerous.
