A ground-floor apartment in Plan van Gool
This ground-floor apartment sits on Benedenlangs 5 in Plan van Gool, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam North. The home is set along a quiet road, in a sheltered spot within a residential area. Built in 1970, it has an energy label A. The asking price is €400,000. For more context, you can compare with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on the ground floor. The home has HR glazing and is heated by block heating. It is municipal property subject to ground lease, and the homeowners' association fee is €156.13 per month.
Life in Plan van Gool
Residents of the district of Buikslotermeer, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I find the neighbourhood quiet and green," though they add that "lately there has been a lot of violence and many shops are closing down." Another resident is "very satisfied," describing the area as "very green, very clean, nice and quiet," with "many diverse residents" and "friendly people." A third review is more reserved, simply noting "Live in Amsterdam North, says enough." The neighbourhood has around 3,100 residents, and about 30% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at the area, see the Plan van Gool neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Oecumenische basisschool DOK10 and Basisschool Het Wespennest, are on your doorstep, and secondary school ABC Noorderlicht is just around the corner. The nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Nieuwe Purmerweg, with lines 36 and N91, is just around the corner, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.9 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €417,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €249,000 to €417,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The climate risk indications for this area include elevated pluvial flooding at heavy rain, a medium flood risk now and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 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 De Plantage Makelaars.
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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 Benedenlangs 5, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €400,000, while the WOZ value is €417,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 4% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a ground-floor apartment, so there is no staircase inside. The living area is 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 69 m². There is a balcony, and the property is heated by block heating with HR glazing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €417,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 67%, from €249,000 in 2020 to €417,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property valuations in the area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Lidl, both about 416 metres away, and Albert Heijn at about 490 metres. There is also an AH to go at 704 metres and a SPAR express at 1.1 km. These distances are measured from the home, and the nearest options are within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are very close: Oecumenische basisschool DOK10 at 108 metres and Basisschool Het Wespennest at 133 metres. Secondary school ABC Noorderlicht is at 162 metres, and IKC De Buikslotermeer, another primary school, is at 200 metres. These are the nearest options within the area.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Nieuwe Purmerweg, about 173 metres away, with bus lines 36 and N91. Other stops include Het Breed at 285 metres with line 38, and Rode Kruisstraat at 322 metres with lines 36, 38 and N91. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 2.9 km away.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district of Buikslotermeer, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.0 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the area is quiet and green but notes recent violence and shop closures. Another is very satisfied, praising the greenery and cleanliness. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
