A pre-war apartment in a village-like pocket of Amsterdam
This 1930s apartment on the Biesboschstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a corner of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village within the city. The asking price of €775,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €858,194, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is positioned below the local average.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, which works out at €8,424 per square metre. It was built in 1930 and carries an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs are to be expected. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, outdoor space, or installations.
Scheldebuurt-Midden: a village in the city
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another notes: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, and a third review echoes that, adding that rubbish bins are often too full. The neighbourhood has 3,120 inhabitants, with 47% living alone. For more on the area, see the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn and Coop are both just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Tram and bus stop Waalstraat is just around the corner, with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84, and Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970, and the area is flagged as a KCAF attention zone. Noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Perfect House Makelaars.
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About Biesboschstraat 17, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €775,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €858,194, which is about 10% lower. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,122, while this home is listed at €8,424 per square metre based on the BAG living area. The median asking price in the area is €795,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 92 square metres. The listing does not state a different floor area, so the price per square metre is calculated on this basis. The apartment was built in 1930 and has an energy label C.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is not included in this listing. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area date from before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 36 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public data at the address level.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn and Coop are both within 300 metres, just around the corner. The Ekoplaza is about 524 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also two more Albert Heijn branches within about 535 metres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a primary school about 211 metres away, on your doorstep. The Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is about 390 metres away, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is about 381 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The Waalstraat stop is about 180 metres away and serves tram and bus lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat stop is about 283 metres away with lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly area that feels like a village in the city. One resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, and another notes that rubbish bins are often too full.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, balcony, or installations. As a result, the description is limited to the facts that are available: the year of construction, the energy label, and the living area.
