Biesboschstraat 89-1
Scheldebuurt-Midden · 1078 MR Amsterdam
A pre-war apartment in Scheldebuurt-Midden
This apartment on the Biesboschstraat sits in Scheldebuurt-Midden, a pocket of Amsterdam Zuid that residents describe as a village within the city. The street itself is quiet, with mostly local traffic, while the lively shopping streets of the Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat are within walking distance. The last known asking price of €699,000 sat 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €852,540, which put it on the low side for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam at the time average €8,882 per square metre across the municipality. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
This listing did not state the energy label. The apartment was built in 1930, which is typical for this part of the city, where the entire housing stock dates from before 1945. The living area was 79 square metres according to the BAG registration, which worked out at €8,848 per square metre based on the asking price.
A village feel 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 describes it as "a village in the city", praising the green spaces, the Beatrixpark opposite, and the child-friendly streets where kids can play. The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as the main downside, and a third mentions that rubbish bins are often too full. The district counts around 3,150 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 48%. The Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood itself is part of this larger district.
Daily life and getting around
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is right next door, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Dongeschool and the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School are both a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum is a ten-minute walk. The Maasstraat tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 23, 245 and N84, and Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all of this within a compact urban setting.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from 1930 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, the flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Biesboschstraat 89-1, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €699,000 was 18% below the average asking price of €852,540 in Scheldebuurt-Midden. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €795,000, and the range ran from €675,000 to €1,395,000. With 25 homes at the time on the market and 147 sold in the past period, there was a reasonable amount of activity to compare against.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 79 square metres. Based on that figure, the asking price worked out at €8,848 per square metre. The listing did not state an energy label, so the energy efficiency of the home was not known from the listing.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field, so there was no official indication of the home's energy efficiency.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly neighbourhood that feels like a village in the city, with good amenities and green spaces like the Beatrixpark nearby. The main complaints are busy traffic on the Scheldestraat and rubbish bins that are often too full.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the building dating from 1930 and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is right next door, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The Maasstraat shopping street is within walking distance, as are the Scheldestraat and Beethovenstraat.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Maasstraat tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The Waalstraat and Dintelstraat stops are also nearby, with the same lines plus 62 at Waalstraat. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Dongeschool and the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School are both a couple of streets away, and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is also within walking distance. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is just around the corner and the Berlage Lyceum is a ten-minute walk.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate indication of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
