Camera Obscuralaan 276
Boekenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA 1966 apartment in Amstelveen's Boekenbuurt
This apartment on Camera Obscuralaan 276 sits in the Boekenbuurt, a neighbourhood in Amstelveen where the streets are named after writers and their works. The building dates from 1966 and carries an E energy label, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a living area of 73 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €395,000 works out at €5,411 per m². That price is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €628,313, which the data marks as keen. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amstelveen sits well above this figure.
What the listing tells us
The listing is brief and does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. It also gives no details on insulation, heating, or ownership structure. What is clear is the year of construction, 1966, and the energy label E. The living area is given as 73 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's own figure is not provided in this listing. Without those details, the picture of the interior remains incomplete.
Life in the Boekenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amstelveen give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people." The neighbourhood itself counts around 3,080 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 2,828 per km². For more on the area, see the Boekenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. Lidl and Vomar are just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Futuris secondary school and Brede School Omnibus primary school are both on your doorstep. The Academische Huisartsenpraktijk Bankras GP practice is a couple of streets away, as is Service Apotheek Bankras pharmacy. Bus line 171 stops at Amstelveen, Bankrashof just around the corner, while the Oranjebaan stop offers lines 171, 300, and N30, plus tram lines 5, 6, 25, and N84. Amsterdam RAI station is about 3.7 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €405,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 2% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €306,000 to €405,000. As for the address itself, area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1966 construction on peat soil, and the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Lunshof Makelaardij 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 Camera Obscuralaan 276, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €395,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €405,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 32%, from €306,000 to €405,000.
What is the price per square metre for this apartment?
Based on the living area of 73 m² from the BAG registration, the asking price of €395,000 works out at €5,411 per m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €6,120, so this apartment sits below that figure.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label E is the least efficient label on the scale, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The listing does not state any specific insulation measures, so the label reflects the overall energy performance of the home as registered.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1966 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
How noisy is the location?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 13 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements taken at this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Lidl and Vomar are both about 450 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is roughly 920 metres away, a ten-minute walk, and Dirk is about a kilometre away. In total, there are 48 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Futuris secondary school and Brede School Omnibus primary school are both about 177 metres away, on your doorstep. School of Understanding primary school is roughly 275 metres away. There are 80 schools within 5 km of this address.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 171 stops at Amstelveen, Bankrashof, about 386 metres away. The Oranjebaan stop, roughly 600 metres away, offers bus lines 171, 300, and N30, plus tram lines 5, 6, 25, and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 3.7 km away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amstelveen give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people."
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. It also gives no details on insulation, heating, or ownership structure. The living area of 73 m² comes from the BAG registration, not from the agent's listing.
