A calm start in Venserpolder-West
This apartment on the Barbusselaan sits in Venserpolder-West, a corner of Amsterdam that residents describe as calm, green and evolving. The area has changed a lot in recent years, with more young families and new places to eat and drink appearing. The asking price of €450,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
The apartment itself
Built in 1984, this fourth-floor apartment (the agent lists it as the 2e verdieping) has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 85 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It is set on a quiet road in a residential area, and the agent has listed it since 30 September 2026.
Life in Venserpolder-West
Residents of the wider Venserpolder district give their area an average score of 5.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for over six years, says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." Another resident mentions the community centre Boeninhuis, the food bank, and the many schools nearby, adding: "It's a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in; everyone helps everyone when needed." The district has around 5,010 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person households. For a fuller picture of the area, have a look at the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The AH to go is on your doorstep, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, Orion College Drostenburg is just around the corner, and Klaverblad primary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Duivendrecht, a ten-minute walk, while Service Apotheek de Vliet is just around the corner. Bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel, and metro lines 50 and 54 run from Strandvliet, both a short walk away. Duivendrecht train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €394,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €255,000 to €394,000. As for the address itself, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 42 dB Lden, and from air traffic 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including RG Woonadvies.
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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 Barbusselaan 135, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €394,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €255,000 to €394,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is on the fourth floor (listed as the 2e verdieping) and has a volume of 261 m³. The living area is 85 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the efficient label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 42 dB Lden, and from air traffic 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the flood risk now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The AH to go is on your doorstep, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Orion College Drostenburg is just around the corner, and Klaverblad primary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Duivendrecht, a ten-minute walk, while Service Apotheek de Vliet is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel, and metro lines 50 and 54 run from Strandvliet, both a short walk away. Duivendrecht train station is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop with lines 200, 271 and 300 is at Dolingadreef, also a short walk away.
What do residents say about the Venserpolder district?
Residents of the wider Venserpolder district give their area an average score of 5.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." Another mentions the community centre Boeninhuis and the many schools nearby.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €5,294, based on the agent's listed living area of 85 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,349. The asking price itself is 32% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €339,667.
