Baffinstraat 16-3
Balboaplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA bright apartment in a lively Amsterdam district
This apartment sits on the third floor of a 1927 building on Baffinstraat, in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is part of the Hoofdweg en omgeving district, a part of the city with a distinctly urban feel. With an address density of over 10,000 per square kilometre, this is very strongly urban living. The asking price of €950,000 is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and it sits well above the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
The apartment spans four floors and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 112 m², while the BAG registration records 102 m². According to the agent, the home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing. Heating comes from a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The ground lease is municipal and has been paid off until 30 June 2051, and the homeowners' association fee is €191.14 per month.
The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.82, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a nice up-and-coming neighbourhood with lots of green, mentioning Rembrandtpark just around the corner and easy access by bus or tram. Another says there are many shops where you can get almost everything, that traffic is fairly quiet, and that there is little to no noise pollution. The same resident notes there isn't much greenery in the area, which they personally find a shame. The neighbourhood has around 3,000 inhabitants, and 56% of households are single-person. The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood is home to a mix of residents, with the largest age group being 25 to 45 year olds.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stops Willem Schoutenstraat and Marco Polostraat are both within a couple of streets, with lines 7, 15 and 18, and 13, 18 and 247 respectively. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €928,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €624,000 to €928,000. As for address-level risk indications, the foundation risk is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including DAMSTAD and DAMSTAD 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.
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About Baffinstraat 16-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment was set at €928,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €950,000 is 2% above this value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 49%, from €624,000 to €928,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is listed at 112 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The home also has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is located on the third floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official registration and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal and has been paid off until 30 June 2051. This means the ground lease has been prepaid for the period up to that date. The homeowners' association fee is €191.14 per month. The ownership structure is stated in the listing as municipal ground lease, paid off until the date mentioned.
What is the foundation risk 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 1927, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is a general indication for the area, not a verdict on this particular property.
What are the flood and climate risk indications?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is currently medium and expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is about 130 metres away, an Albert Heijn is about 391 metres away, and an Aldi is about 512 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within about 600 metres. With 145 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of options for daily groceries in this part of Amsterdam.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Joop en Willy Westerweel, about 156 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) at about 391 metres and 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn at about 491 metres. Secondary education is about 1.5 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Willem Schoutenstraat, about 180 metres away, with lines 7, 15 and 18. Marco Polostraat stop is about 278 metres away with lines 13, 18 and 247, and Mercatorplein is about 291 metres away with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.8 kilometres away.
How does this apartment compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €950,000 is 92% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €494,917. The living area of 112 m² is 93% larger than the neighbourhood average of 58 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,708, while this home is listed at €8,482 per m² based on the agent's stated area.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.82, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities and the green surroundings with Rembrandtpark nearby. Another says there are many shops, fairly quiet traffic, little noise pollution, and that they always feel safe, even in the evenings. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise indications for this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, railway noise is 32 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
