A 1940s apartment in a green corner of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the third floor of a building from 1940, in the Erasmusparkbuurt-West neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is calm and green, with mature trees that offer shade and a sense of relaxation, as one resident puts it. The asking price is €550,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is not stated here, but the neighbourhood average for all homes is €522,474.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over one floor. The living area is 78 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 77 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is part of an owners' association, with a monthly contribution of €202. The property is located in the centre of a residential area, according to the agent.
Life in Erasmusparkbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another, who has lived in the area for over six years, describes it as "calm, safe and green", noting it has changed a lot in recent years, with more entertainment options and younger families moving in. A third resident praises the greenery and quiet at night, but complains about litter around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has around 3,975 inhabitants, and half of all households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Erasmusparkbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, the Enderun Hisar Amsterdam school is also on your doorstep, with the Tijl Uilenspiegelschool a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum Amsterdam, a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Bos en Lommer pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Bos en Lommerplein and Erasmusgracht are a couple of streets away, served by lines 7, 15, 21, 247, N82, 80 and N80. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €587,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 91%, from €307,000 to €587,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low and in 2050 low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaars van 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 Buskenblaserstraat 42-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €587,000, 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 risen by 91%, from €307,000 in 2020 to €587,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 78 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The home is on the third floor and has a volume of 256 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation. The central heating boiler is mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1940, and the area was built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dirk at 70 metres, so on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is at 199 metres, just around the corner. Further away, there are Albert Heijn, Lidl and another Albert Heijn within about 900 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram and bus stops are at Bos en Lommerplein and Erasmusgracht, both about 140 metres away. Lines serving these stops include 7, 15, 21, 247, N82, 80 and N80. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is about 1.5 km away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident praises the amenities, parks and bars, while another describes the area as calm, safe and green, noting it has improved over the years. A third mentions the greenery and quiet at night but complains about litter around waste containers.
How does the floor area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of 78 m², as listed by the agent, is 26% larger than the neighbourhood average of 62 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,722, while this home is listed at €7,051 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
