Baffinstraat 33-2
Balboaplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This is a classic Amsterdam upstairs apartment from 1927, sitting on the third floor of a building on a quiet road in a residential area. With four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom across a single floor, it offers a practical layout for daily living. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and the home is one of many [apartments in Amsterdam] currently on the market.
What the home offers
According to the agent, the flat has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the balcony is a welcome addition. The living area is listed at 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off, and the homeowners' association fee is €126.06 per month.
The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings 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 the Rembrandtpark around the corner and easy access by bus or tram. Another says it is reasonably cosy, with many shops, little noise pollution and a feeling of safety even in the evenings, though they note the Oranje Loper project has made access a bit less easy since tram 13 was cancelled. The area is home to around 2,950 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more detail, have a look at [the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram stops at Willem Schoutenstraat and Mercatorplein are within a couple of streets, served by lines 7, 15 and 18 among others, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €472,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 10% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €357,000 to €472,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 46 dB, rail noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 46 dB, none above the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which reflects that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Smit & Heinen Makelaars en Taxateurs o/z.
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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 33-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €515,211 in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 53 m², comes to €8,019, which is 9% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is an upstairs apartment on the third floor of the building. The agent lists the living area at 53 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². There is a balcony, and the volume of the home is 173 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €472,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 is 10% below this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 32%, from €357,000 to €472,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk indication 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. The indication reflects the age of the housing stock in the area.
What amenities are close to this apartment?
The Dirk supermarket is within 139 metres, with an Albert Heijn at 419 metres and an Aldi at 479 metres. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is 174 metres away. The GP practice, Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, is 493 metres away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Mercator, is 257 metres away. The nearest hospital, Reade (JBI), is 677 metres away.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest tram stop is Willem Schoutenstraat at 148 metres, served by lines 7, 15 and 18. Mercatorplein at 308 metres offers lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82, and Marco Polostraat at 311 metres has lines 13, 18 and 247. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan at 1,767 metres.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.82, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as a nice up-and-coming neighbourhood with lots of green, mentioning the Rembrandtpark around the corner and easy access by bus or tram. Another says it is reasonably cosy with many shops, little noise pollution and a feeling of safety even in the evenings, though they note the Oranje Loper project has made access less easy since tram 13 was cancelled.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The agent states that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a measure of the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building itself.
How is the ownership of this property arranged?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off. This means the ground lease has been settled in full. The homeowners' association fee is €126.06 per month. The home is an upstairs apartment, described by the agent as a bovenwoning, on the third floor of the building.
