A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This third-floor apartment on the Biesboschstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. Built in 1930, the home has a living area of 87 square metres and is offered for €695,000. That asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €827,571, which the data marks as keen. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,070, while this home comes in at €7,989 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out on price.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor and has a volume of 234 cubic metres. The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 30 June 2052. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €163 per month. The home is described as being on a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area.
The Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give it an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another resident mentions the Beatrixpark opposite, the cosy Maasstraat around the corner, and the feeling of a village in the middle of the city, though they note the traffic on the Scheldestraat can be dangerous. The neighbourhood has about 3,120 inhabitants, and 47% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, see the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is just around the corner, and the Coop is a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is about a ten-minute walk. For primary education, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is just around the corner, and the Dongeschool is a couple of streets away. Tram line 12 stops at Waalstraat, just around the corner, and at Maasstraat, a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail and aircraft are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including the agent Makelaarsgroep o.g. Commissaris and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Biesboschstraat 30-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €695,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €827,571. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,070, while this home is listed at €7,989 per square metre, which is 12% lower. These figures come from the current listings in the Scheldebuurt-Midden area.
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 located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 87 square metres, and the volume is 234 cubic metres. The agent describes the home as being on a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent states that the home has double glazing, which can help with heat retention. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 30 June 2052. This means the ground lease has been bought off for a fixed period, so no annual ground rent is due until that date. After 2052, the situation will need to be reviewed. The homeowners' association fee is €163 per month.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give it an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a cosy little village where most people know each other. Another mentions the Beatrixpark opposite, the cosy Maasstraat, and the feeling of a village in the city, but notes that traffic on the Scheldestraat can be dangerous. These reviews describe the wider district, not just this specific street.
What are the nearest shops and schools?
The Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is about 224 metres away, and the Coop is about 274 metres away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is 177 metres away. For primary education, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 253 metres away, and the Dongeschool is 358 metres away. The nearest secondary school is the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo, also at 358 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 12 stops at Waalstraat, about 181 metres away, and at Maasstraat, about 264 metres away. The Victorieplein stop, about 516 metres away, is served by tram lines 4, 12 and 23, and bus lines 62, 245 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 1.1 kilometres away.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows noise levels from road traffic at 42 dB Lden, from rail at 36 dB Lden, and from aircraft at 44 dB Lden, all for the reference years 2022 and 2023. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1930, and the area is a KCAF attention zone 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 data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a low current flood risk, and a low flood risk for 2050. The heat stress indication is medium at present, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
