A calm spot in Venserpolder-West
This apartment sits on the Barbusselaan, a quiet road in a residential area of Venserpolder-West, a part of Amsterdam that residents describe as calm, green and evolving. The asking price is €295,000, and the home is offered with a living area of 52 m². For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €340,646, and this apartment is priced at €5,673 per m² based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its price relative to the municipal valuation.
The apartment itself
Built in 1984, this portiekflat (a type of apartment with a shared entrance) has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a total living area of 52 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The home comes with a balcony, and the agent notes that it is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The property is on municipal ground lease, with an annual canon of €69.36 and the option to buy it off, and the homeowners' association fee is €115 per month. The volume is 135 m³, and the energy label is B, which is an efficient label.
The Venserpolder-West neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Venserpolder give their area an average score of 6.44, based on four 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 resident mentions the community centre Boeninhuis, the food bank, and the many schools, adding: "It's a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in; everyone helps everyone when needed." The neighbourhood has about 5,010 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person households. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of what living here is like. For more on [the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood], the picture is of a place that has changed a lot in recent years.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the AH to go is just around the corner, and a Lidl and an Albert Heijn are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Klaverblad, is a couple of streets away, and there are several secondary schools within walking distance, including Bindelmeer College and Kolom Praktijkcollege De Dreef. The GP practice Huisartsen Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek de Vliet is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel just around the corner, and metro lines 50 and 54 run from Strandvliet, also just around the corner. The train station Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk away. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam], where the city's amenities are never far.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €307,000, and the asking price is 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €194,000 to €307,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and rail noise is 42 dB Lden, also not above the norm. However, aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Geijsel Makelaardij on Funda and other listings.
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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 155, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 4% below the WOZ value, which was set at €307,000 on 1 January 2025. This 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, but it gives an indication of how the price relates to recent valuations.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 52 m², and the volume is 135 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is described as fully insulated with a central heating boiler. The property is a portiekflat, a type of apartment with a shared entrance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which supports the label, though the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with an annual canon of €69.36. The lease includes the option to buy it off, which means you could potentially purchase the ground lease and own the land outright. The homeowners' association fee is €115 per month. These are the facts as stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The noise levels at this address are as follows: road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm; rail noise is 42 dB Lden, also not above the norm; but aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 623 metres away, followed by a Lidl at 870 metres and an Albert Heijn at 890 metres. For schools, the nearest is Orion College Drostenburg, a secondary special education school at 228 metres, and Klaverblad, a primary school at 388 metres. There are also several other schools within walking distance.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Dostojevskisingel, served by bus line 41, about 252 metres away. Another bus stop, Dolingadreef, is at 303 metres with lines 200, 271 and 300. The metro station Strandvliet is at 319 metres, with lines 50 and 54. The train station Duivendrecht is 627 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Venserpolder give an average score of 6.44, based on four reviews. One resident says it is "calm, safe and green" and affordable compared to the rest of the city. Another mentions the community centre Boeninhuis and the many schools, calling it "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value changed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 58%, from €194,000 to €307,000. The value increased each year except for a dip in 2023, when it went from €263,000 to €244,000, before rising again. This development is based on the official municipal valuations on the reference dates.
