Baden Powellweg 259
Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA leafy corner of Osdorp
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Baden Powellweg in the Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood, part of the Osdorp-Midden district in Amsterdam. The setting is described by the agent as bosrijk, with a free view, and the home is on the first floor. At €275,000, the asking price is 40% below the average asking price of €461,889 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,658, while this home is listed at €6,111 per m². The property is one of the [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
2. The home itself
Built in 1965, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 45 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 m². The home has a balcony and is situated in a bosony setting with an unobstructed view. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and the home is heated by block heating. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15 October 2037, at a cost of €70.33 per year. The homeowners' association fee is €306 per month.
3. The Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.58, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Plenty of educational opportunities, supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a bit further (15 minutes walk) there's also the centre with all sorts of other amenities such as shops, supermarkets, ice cream shops, restaurants, etc. Many playgrounds, so really family-friendly." Another resident notes: "Hardly any Dutch shops... mostly Muslim. On Tussenmeer 85 there is a squatter's pro-Palestine building... while everything is being done in the neighbourhood to make it nice." The neighbourhood has around 6,200 residents, and about 42% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood.
4. Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Lidl a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West is on your doorstep, and De Odyssee primary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Badhoevedorp, Praktijk Van Es, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Vaart Amsterdam is a couple of streets away. The tram stop Baden Powellweg is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 28 and N83, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities, as you can see on the municipality of Amsterdam.
5. WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €287,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed as recorded by the municipality. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is peat. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050.
6. Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Amsterdam At Home Makelaars and Amsterdam At Home Makelaars on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Baden Powellweg 259, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €275,000 is 40% below the average asking price of €461,889 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €400,000, and the range is from €265,000 to €775,000. The price per m² is €6,111, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,658 per m², but the home is smaller than average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 45 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 m². There is a balcony, and the home is described as being in a bosy setting with an open view. The volume is 147 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how does it relate to the asking price?
The WOZ value is €287,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €275,000 is 4% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1965 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of buildings in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 459 metres away, Jumbo is 682 metres, and Lidl is 974 metres. There are also Vomar and another Albert Heijn within about a kilometre. In total, there are 53 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are in the area?
Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West, a secondary school, is about 184 metres away. De Odyssee primary school is 195 metres, and Basisschool Het Bovenland is 492 metres. There are also Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Horizon and Basisschool de Wereldburger within about 600 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest stop is Baden Powellweg, about 294 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 1, 28 and N83. The Ecuplein stop is 536 metres away with the same lines, and Koos Vorrinkweg is 570 metres with line N83. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.8 kilometres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by block heating. The label is a standard measure of energy performance, not a comment on the condition of the home.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15-10-2037. The annual ground rent is €70.33. This is a common arrangement in Amsterdam, and the lease has a fixed end date.
