Bakkumstraat 8
Werengouw-Midden, Amsterdam
AreaA calm start in Amsterdam-Noord
Bakkumstraat 8 is a ground-floor apartment in Werengouw-Midden, a part of Amsterdam-Noord that feels a world away from the city centre bustle. The street itself is quiet, with wide avenues and tall trees setting a relaxed tone. Built in 1964, the home sits in a post-war neighbourhood where nearly half the housing stock dates from between 1945 and 1970. At €325,000, the asking price is on the low side compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and it is the cheapest of the 24 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
The apartment itself
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms on a single floor, covering 66 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The volume comes to 171 cubic metres. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable. The home is offered for sale through Openbare Makelaardij.
Werengouw-Midden
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a nice and quiet neighbourhood" with "people who are very social and kind". Another speaks of "a charming mix of urban and green elements", mentioning wide avenues, a central park with playgrounds and a pond, and a weekly market with local products. The same resident notes a strong sense of community, with regular neighbourhood activities. The district counts roughly 5,000 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. For a sense of what the Werengouw-Midden neighbourhood is like day to day, these reviews give a flavour, though they are based on just three voices.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep: Albert Heijn and Aldi are both just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away. For primary education, the IJdoornschool is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short stroll. The nearest GP practice is a bit further out, but the Boots Apotheek Waterland pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Dijkmanshuizenstraat and Volendammerweg are within a couple of minutes' walk, served by lines 36, 37, 245 and N91. Amsterdam Centraal station is about four kilometres away, and the BovenIJ hospital is a short bus ride. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €341,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 5% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €224,000 to €341,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, a level that applies to the area rather than this specific home: the building dates from 1964 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this property.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Openbare Makelaardij.
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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 Bakkumstraat 8, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €341,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one without implying anything about the final sale price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 square metres, and the volume is 171 cubic metres. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing. The home was built in 1964 and has an energy label B.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. That means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. No insulation details are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public area-level data. The building was constructed in 1964 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from KCAF and the Climate Impact Atlas.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 14 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Aldi are both within about 200 metres, so groceries are on your doorstep. Dirk is about 300 metres away, and there are two more supermarkets within about a kilometre. That gives you several options for daily shopping without needing to travel far.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Hogelant, a secondary school about 180 metres away. For primary education, the IJdoornschool is about 250 metres away, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Yaqoet (de Robijn) is about 270 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, so school runs are easy on foot.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Dijkmanshuizenstraat, about 130 metres away, served by lines 36, 37, 245 and N91. The Volendammerweg stop is about 260 metres away with the same lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 4 kilometres away, so you would need a bus or bike to get there.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €224,000 to €341,000. The value increased each year except for a dip in 2023, when it went from €311,000 to €294,000, before rising again to €302,000 in 2024 and €341,000 in 2025. This shows a strong upward trend over the period.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "a nice and quiet neighbourhood" with social and kind people. Another mentions a "charming mix of urban and green elements", with wide avenues, a central park, and a weekly market. The reviews describe a strong sense of community, though they represent only a few voices.
