A calm spot in Venserpolder-West
This upper-floor apartment sits in Venserpolder-West, a part of Amsterdam that residents describe as calm, green and evolving. The home is a bovenwoning on the first living floor, built in 1984, with a free view over the residential area. The asking price is €300,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits well above this level.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². According to the agent, the home has roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €11,000, which is a notable figure for a property of this size.
Life in Venserpolder-West
Residents of the wider Venserpolder district 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 adds: "It's a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in; everyone helps everyone when needed." The district has a community centre, a food bank and several schools, and residents mention that it is easy to get around thanks to metro, bus and train connections. The neighbourhood itself has around 5,000 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. For more detail, see the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, with a full Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek de Vliet, is on your doorstep, while the closest GP practice is in Duivendrecht, a ten-minute walk. Several schools are nearby, including Orion College Drostenburg and Bindelmeer College, both within a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel just around the corner, and the Dolingadreef stop offers lines 200, 271 and 300. Duivendrecht train station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €307,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €194,000 to €307,000. As for the address, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB, and aircraft noise is also above the norm at 52 dB, while railway noise stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, as is the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk; heat stress is currently low but 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 VHM Makelaars Amsterdam B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Bernard Shawsingel 126, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €307,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 58%, from €194,000 in 2020 to €307,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment on the first living floor with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home has a free view over the residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
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 has roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €11,000. This is a significant amount for a property of this size, and it is worth considering as part of the total monthly costs. The fee is stated in the listing, but the listing does not specify what services or reserves it covers.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB, and aircraft noise is also above the norm at 52 dB. Railway noise is below the norm at 41 dB. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 638 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A full Albert Heijn and a Lidl are both around 880 metres away, also within a ten-minute walk. There are several other supermarkets within a short distance, including another AH to go and a Vomar.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within walking distance. Orion College Drostenburg, a secondary special education school, is about 163 metres away. Bindelmeer College, a secondary school, is about 283 metres away. Klaverblad, a primary school, is about 355 metres away. There are also other schools nearby, including Drostenburg and Kolom Praktijkcollege De Dreef.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Dostojevskisingel, about 206 metres away, served by line 41. The Dolingadreef stop, about 292 metres away, offers lines 200, 271 and 300. Duivendrecht train station is about 649 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives several options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Venserpolder district give their area an average score of 6.44, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "calm, safe and green" and notes it is "constantly changing for the better." Another says it is "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in" with a strong sense of community. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just Venserpolder-West.
