Borneolaan 242
Entrepot-Noordwest · 1019 KJ Amsterdam
A calm spot on the water
This apartment sits on the Borneolaan in Entrepot-Noordwest, a quiet street in the Oostelijk Havengebied district of Amsterdam. The home is on the sixth floor and looks out over the water, with a free view. Built in 1992, it has an energy label B. The last known asking price of €575,000 was 3% below the WOZ value, which put it on the high side compared to the average of €566,250 for the four apartments at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. For more context, see apartments in Amsterdam. This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
The home itself
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 77 m². There is a balcony, and the property is a bovenwoning (upper-floor apartment). The heating is via a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal and has been paid off until 30 June 2041. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €394.
Entrepot-Noordwest
Residents of the Oostelijk Havengebied district give their living environment an average score of 7.48, 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 district has about 1,380 inhabitants, and the neighbourhood is very strongly urban with an address density of 6,983 per km². For more on the area, see the Entrepot-Noordwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Montessorischool Op de Kade is on your doorstep, and Montessori Lyceum Pax is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Praktijk de Oostkaap is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Czaar Peter is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Borneolaan is just around the corner, with lines 43, 65 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €591,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 3% below that. The WOZ value has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not provided here. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the legal standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Metropool Makelaars.
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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 Borneolaan 242, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 was 3% below the WOZ value of €591,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The average asking price for apartments at the time for sale in the neighbourhood was €566,250, so this home was priced above that average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 77 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the sixth floor with a free view over the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This label indicates the home's energy performance, but it does not say anything about the structural condition. The agent mentioned that the heating was via a central heating boiler.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, and the lease has been paid off until 30 June 2041. This meant that until that date, no annual ground rent was due. After that, the situation will depend on the municipality's policy at the time. The homeowners' association contribution was €394 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 48 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all below the legal standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at this specific home. The data is from 2022 and 2023.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The foundation risk indication is low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo at 394 metres and Albert Heijn at 414 metres, both within a five-minute walk. Vomar is at 791 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 898 metres. There is also a SPAR express at 958 metres. In total, there are 123 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this home?
Montessorischool Op de Kade, a primary school, is at 153 metres, just around the corner. Montessori Lyceum Pax, a secondary school, is at 288 metres, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within walking distance include Basisschool De Achthoek at 499 metres and Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden at 562 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Borneolaan at 148 metres, with lines 43, 65 and N89. Veelaan stop is at 327 metres with lines 42, 65 and N89. The tram stop C. van Eesterenlaan is at 354 metres, served by lines 1, 43, 65 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 1,127 metres.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Oostelijk Havengebied district give an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the architecture and green environment, while another mentions the diversity and community feel. However, one review notes issues with playgrounds and parking. These reviews are about the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
