Balboastraat 52-2
Balboaplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA 1924 apartment in Amsterdam West
This apartment sits in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Hoofdweg en omgeving district in Amsterdam. The home dates from 1924 and is offered for €425,000. This listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is keen, sitting 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €515,211. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and location.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 64 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not provide further details about the layout, rooms, or installations. At the time of writing, the listing gives no information about bedrooms, bathrooms, garden, or heating. The price per square metre works out to €6,641 based on the BAG floor area.
Balboaplein e.o.
The neighbourhood is home to around 3,000 residents, and most households are single-person. Residents of the district give an average score of 7.82 based on five reviews. One resident says: "Neighbourhood has many amenities and nature with Rembrandtpark around the corner, is easily accessible by bus or tram. The neighbourhood is almost always clean and housing is well organised." Another notes: "There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet." The reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street. The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood has 19 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €515,211.
Amenities and transport
A Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is just around the corner. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Mercator, is close by, and the GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West is a five-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Willem Schoutenstraat and Mercatorplein are just around the corner, served by lines 7, 15, 18, 13, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €433,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 2% below that value. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to 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 Mokum Makelaardij and Mokum 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 Balboastraat 52-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €433,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price also sits 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €515,211.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent has not published this field. The neighbourhood does have a mix of labels, with about 37% of homes at label A and 26% at label B, but this does not indicate the label of this specific apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, noting that the building dates from before 1970 and that 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and reflect the surrounding area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is just 75 metres away, making it the closest option. An Albert Heijn is 400 metres away, and an Aldi is 559 metres away. There are also additional Albert Heijn and Aldi branches within 650 metres, giving plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest stops are Willem Schoutenstraat at 205 metres and Mercatorplein at 227 metres, both served by tram and bus. Lines include 7, 15, 18, 13, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.8 kilometres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.82 based on five reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities and the nearby Rembrandtpark, while another notes the shops and reasonably quiet traffic. One resident mentions that there isn't much greenery, and that the Oranje Loper project has affected accessibility.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published details such as the energy label. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate. The living area of 64 m² comes from the BAG registration, but the agent has not provided further information about the layout or installations.
