A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Banstraat sits in the Banpleinbuurt, part of the Museumkwartier in Amsterdam. It is a 1925 build, so it carries the character of the era, and it is offered for €1,425,000. That asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, which is a useful starting point when you look at what is on the market here. For context, the price sits 61% below the average asking price of €3,612,222 in this part of the city, and it is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in the Banpleinbuurt. If you are weighing up apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out on price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor on the second storey. The living area is listed at 133 m², while the BAG registration records 144 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered and in a residential area. It comes with partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with a homeowners' association fee of €75 per month. The volume is 518 m³.
The Banpleinbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years, with more options for entertainment and hospitality, and younger residents and families moving in. A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the greenery and the trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood itself has around 780 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this area offers, the Banpleinbuurt neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The nearest primary schools, Nicolaas Maes and Peetersschool, are just around the corner, and the Fons Vitae Lyceum for secondary education is a couple of streets away. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, with another Albert Heijn a little further, and an Aldi about a ten-minute walk. The Lairesse Apotheek is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a five-minute walk. Public transport is close: bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 stop at Emmastraat, a five-minute walk, and tram lines 5, 24, 25, N84 and N88 run from Gerrit van der Veenstr. Amsterdam Zuid station is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam page gives a broader view of the city.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €1,329,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above that WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €1,080,000 to €1,329,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 46 dB, railway noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level signal, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorma & Millenaar makelaars - taxateurs o.g. and their listing 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 Banstraat 54-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,425,000 is 61% below the average asking price of €3,612,222 for homes currently for sale in the Banpleinbuurt. It is also the cheapest of the nine properties on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 133 m², is €10,714, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor on the second storey. The living area is listed at 133 m², while the BAG registration records 144 m². There is a balcony, and the property is described as being on a quiet road in a sheltered, residential setting. The volume is 518 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for this property is €1,329,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above that WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 23%, from €1,080,000 to €1,329,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The property was built in 1925, before 1970, and the data notes that 100% of the buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. No further details are provided in the listing.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary schools, Nicolaas Maes and Peetersschool, are just around the corner, and the Fons Vitae Lyceum for secondary education is a couple of streets away. An Albert Heijn supermarket is a five-minute walk, with another Albert Heijn a little further. The Lairesse Apotheek is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Zuid station is about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the Banpleinbuurt like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", with lots of amenities, parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another calls it "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed for the better in recent years. The neighbourhood itself has around 780 residents.
What public transport options are available?
Bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 stop at Emmastraat, about a five-minute walk away. Tram lines 5, 24, 25, N84 and N88 run from Gerrit van der Veenstr, also about a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Zuid train station is approximately 1.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest stops according to the data.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, but it does not say anything about the structural condition. The agent notes that the property has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
