A calm spot in the city
This fourth-floor apartment on the Borneolaan sits in Rietlanden, a quiet corner of Amsterdam's Oostelijk Havengebied. The home was built in 2002 and has an energy label B. With a price of €649,000, the asking price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €733,167. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one sits below the local average.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 333 cubic metres. It comes with a balcony and a parking space in the garage. The property is on the fourth floor and is part of a building with communal heating. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is fully insulated. The ownership is municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity. The monthly HOA fee is €262.48. The living area is listed as 105 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 square metres.
Life in Rietlanden
Rietlanden is a small neighbourhood with about 2,395 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I find the Architectenbuurt in Amsterdam so lovely because it is a neighbourhood that immediately stands out due to its special layout and architecture." Another notes: "Diverse! Nice green spaces and attention for the neighbourhood." The same resident mentions that public transport is limited to the Veelaan side, and that the cycle path can be noisy at weekends. A third review is less positive, mentioning neglected greenery and a lack of playgrounds. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just Rietlanden itself. For more on the area, see the Rietlanden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Montessorischool Op de Kade is on your doorstep, and Montessori Lyceum Pax is just around the corner for secondary education. The nearest GP, Praktijk de Oostkaap, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Czaar Peter is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Borneolaan bus stop is on your doorstep with lines 43, 65, and N89. The C. van Eesterenlaan stop, with trams and buses, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you might need.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €633,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €503,000 to €633,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 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 Hausing, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
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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 Borneolaan 217, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €649,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €633,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 26%, from €503,000 in 2020 to €633,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including four bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the fourth floor of the building. The total volume is 333 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 105 square metres, while the BAG registration records 97 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and a B label is relatively efficient, which can help keep energy costs lower compared to less efficient labels. The home has double glazing and is fully insulated, according to the agent. Heating is provided by district heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. It means that, based on regional data, the risk of foundation issues is considered low.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on area-level data from 2022 and 2023 and are not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 275 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is about 299 metres away, also a couple of streets from the home. A Vomar is about 847 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Montessorischool Op de Kade, a primary school, is about 151 metres away, on your doorstep. Montessori Lyceum Pax, a secondary school, is about 170 metres away, also just around the corner. Basisschool De Achthoek is about 436 metres away, a five-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Borneolaan bus stop is about 132 metres away, with lines 43, 65, and N89. The C. van Eesterenlaan stop, which serves both buses and trams, is about 236 metres away with lines 1, 43, 65, and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the architecture and green spaces, saying it feels like an open-air museum. Another mentions the quiet and community feel, but notes limited public transport on one side. A third review is less positive, mentioning neglected greenery and a lack of playgrounds.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €262.48. This fee typically covers the maintenance of common areas and the building.
