Ben Viljoenstraat 37
Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper-floor home
This is a classic Amsterdam bovenwoning from 1950, set on a quiet road in the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood. The home is offered for €425,000, which is 18% below the average asking price of €519,969 in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €9,083, while this home comes in at €7,727 per square metre based on the agent's listed area. If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It's located on the first living floor of the building. The property is a bovenwoning, which means it's an upper-floor apartment.
Life in Transvaalbuurt-West
The Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood is home to about 4,020 people, and it's a lively, diverse area. Residents give it an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 79 years, says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive, noting: "People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (56%), and the average household size is 1.7.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, there are several supermarkets within walking distance: an Albert Heijn just around the corner, another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a Vomar a five-minute walk. For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is just around the corner, and IBS De Vijgenboom is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, about a ten-minute walk, and the Transvaal Apotheek is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: bus stop Krugerplein is just around the corner with lines 37, 245, and N87, and metro station Wibautstraat is a five-minute walk with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54, and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its development over the past five years. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail, and air traffic are all below the legal standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VHM Makelaars Amsterdam B.V. and their listings on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Ben Viljoenstraat 37, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €425,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €519,969 in the neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €9,083, while this home is listed at €7,727 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 55 m². This puts it on the lower end of the price range for the neighbourhood, where prices typically range from €350,000 to €750,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home is a bovenwoning, meaning it's an upper-floor apartment, and it's located on the first living floor. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, and it is not available for this home in the data we have. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the WOZ value or show how the value has developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic, rail, and air traffic are all below the legal standards. Specifically, road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, rail noise is 51 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, all measured in recent years. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1950, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 363 metres, another Albert Heijn is about 479 metres away, and a third Albert Heijn is at 497 metres. A Vomar is about 589 metres away, and a Lidl is at 653 metres. So you have plenty of options for your daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is just around the corner at about 269 metres, and IBS De Vijgenboom is also nearby at 274 metres. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is about 305 metres away, and Kiem Montessori is at 397 metres. There are also other schools within a short distance.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Krugerplein, about 332 metres away, with bus lines 37, 245, and N87. The metro station Wibautstraat is about 451 metres away, served by lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54, and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 714 metres away, so you have good connections for getting around the city.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood give it an average score of 6.88 out of 10, based on three reviews. One long-time resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive, mentioning issues with neighbours. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households.
