A classic Amsterdam apartment with a lively backdrop
This apartment on Boerhaaveplein sits in the Oosterparkbuurt-Noordwest, a corner of Amsterdam where the city's energy meets a more relaxed pace. The building dates from 1920, and the home itself is spread over one floor on the second storey. The asking price is €645,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam in the current market gives a sense of where this listing sits.
The home itself
The apartment offers five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The volume of the home is 260 m³. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1920, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life around Oosterparkbuurt-Noordwest
Residents here describe a neighbourhood that is both convenient and calm. One resident, who has lived here their whole life, notes that everything is nearby, from the Albert Heijn to the hairdresser, and that Oosterpark is within walking distance. They also mention the many trams and buses passing by, and that apart from the HvA students, it is very quiet and chill. Another resident calls it a little gem, pointing out that the street is remarkably quiet while being surrounded by theatres, eateries and shops. A third resident appreciates the cosy, multicultural feel but wishes there were more contact with neighbours. Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.5. The neighbourhood has 3,805 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Oosterparkbuurt-Noordwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR is just around the corner, and two Albert Heijn supermarkets are a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Aldoende is a five-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Kiem Montessori and Metis Montessori Lyceum. The nearest GP is at SAG Gezondheidscentrum De Keyzer, about a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy and the OLVG hospital are both just around the corner. For public transport, the Camperstraat tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 4 and 25, and Beukenweg stop, a couple of streets away, offers lines 4, 7, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €638,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €489,000 to €638,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding and heat stress, with an elevated heat stress risk by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including PUUR* Makelaars Heemstede and PUUR* Makelaars Amsterdam.
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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 Boerhaaveplein 20-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €645,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €638,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 76 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home is located on the second storey of the building, which dates from 1920.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1920, but the label reflects the current insulation and heating systems.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. No conclusion about the actual foundation condition of this apartment can be drawn from this data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner at about 227 metres. Two Albert Heijn stores are also close by, at roughly 257 and 313 metres, so you have several options for groceries within a short walk. There are also an AH to go and another Albert Heijn within about 400 metres.
Which schools are within walking distance?
OBS Aldoende, a primary school, is about 160 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Kiem Montessori is at 368 metres, Metis Montessori Lyceum at 438 metres, and Cygnus Gymnasium at 479 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. There are also other primary schools nearby, such as Dr. E. Boekmanschool at 569 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The Camperstraat tram stop is on your doorstep at about 106 metres, with trams 4 and 25. Beukenweg stop, at 226 metres, offers trams and buses on lines 4, 7, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a nice neighbourhood with everything nearby, from shops to the Oosterpark, and that it is quiet and chill apart from the HvA students. Another calls it a little gem, noting the quiet street despite the surrounding theatres and eateries. A third mentions the cosy, multicultural feel but wishes for more neighbourly contact.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 30% between 2020 and 2025, from €489,000 to €638,000. The value increased steadily in the early years, with a notable jump from €498,000 in 2021 to €619,000 in 2022, then a slight dip in 2023 and 2024 before reaching the current level. This development is based on municipal valuations.
