A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on Barcelonaplein sits on the fifth floor of a 1992 building, right on the water with a free view. It is a calm spot, yet the bustle of Amsterdam is never far away. The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €673,615. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one is the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale in the area.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 50 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It comes with a balcony and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off. The homeowners' association fee is €166.95 per month.
Life on KNSM-eiland
KNSM-eiland is a former island in the eastern docklands, now a residential area with wide streets and modern architecture. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I find the Architectenbuurt in Amsterdam so lovely because it is a neighbourhood that immediately stands out due to its special layout and architecture." Another notes: "Diverse! Nice green spaces and attention for the neighbourhood." The area has a mix of ages, with 35% of residents between 45 and 65, and 25% aged 65 or over. For more on the KNSM-eiland neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a community that values its green spaces and quiet streets.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Achthoek is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Lyceum Pax is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Praktijk de Oostkaap, is a five-minute walk, while the pharmacy is a bit further. Bus line 65 stops at KNSM-laan on your doorstep, and the ferry F9 at Sporenburg is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is about 2 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections across the city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €415,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €301,000 to €415,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, with flood risk currently elevated but low by 2050. Heat stress is medium 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 Thuis in Vastgoed 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 Barcelonaplein 75, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €415,000, 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 increased by 38%, from €301,000 to €415,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 50 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which supports the label.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, but the perpetual lease has already been bought off. This means the ground lease is settled, and there is no ongoing annual ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association fee is €166.95 per month.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is also elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus line 65 stops at KNSM-laan, which is on your doorstep, and also at Levantplein, a couple of streets away. The ferry F9 at Sporenburg is about 433 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, at about 2 km.
What shops and schools are in the area?
Albert Heijn is about 514 metres away, and Jumbo is about 685 metres away. Basisschool De Achthoek is 452 metres away, and Montessori Lyceum Pax is 638 metres away. The nearest GP is Praktijk de Oostkaap, at 582 metres, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Czaar Peter, at 1.4 km.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I find the Architectenbuurt in Amsterdam so lovely because it is a neighbourhood that immediately stands out due to its special layout and architecture." Another notes: "Diverse! Nice green spaces and attention for the neighbourhood." The reviews mention a mix of ages and a community feel.
How does this apartment's price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €8,000, based on the agent's listing. The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €8,486, so this apartment is about 6% below that average. The asking price itself is 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €673,615.
