A bright and spacious home in Science Park-Noord
This apartment on Carolina MacGillavrylaan 4 sits in Science Park-Noord, a calm and green corner of Amsterdam where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. The home is part of a residential area that feels a world away from the city's hustle, yet everything you need is close by. With a price of €1,175,000, this is the most expensive of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the asking price sits 61% above the neighbourhood average of €728,429. For a sense of what else is available, you can browse apartments in Amsterdam.
A home spread over four floors
Built in 2007, this is a beneden + bovenwoning, meaning it combines a ground-floor and upper-floor layout across four levels. The agent lists six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a total living area of 175 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 174 m². The home has a sunny terrace of 23 m² facing south, plus both a balcony and a roof terrace. It is located on the ground floor and comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is on municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid off until 15 February 2056, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €350 per month.
Life in Science Park-Noord
Science Park-Noord is a neighbourhood that residents describe as calm, green and evolving. One resident, who has lived here for over six years, says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." Another resident mentions the many amenities, parks and bars, while a third appreciates the quiet nights and the greenery, though they note that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 2,670 people, with a large share of young adults aged 15 to 25. For more on the area, have a look at the Science Park-Noord neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away and a SPAR not much further. The nearest primary school is the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel), a short walk away, and there is also the Vrije School Thula nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is about a ten-minute walk, and the CBA Apotheek is just around the corner. The bus stop Carolina MacGillavrylaan is on your doorstep, served by line 40, and the train station Amsterdam Science Park is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €1,228,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,175,000 is 4% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €915,000 to €1,228,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding and an elevated current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including JA! Makelaardij.
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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 Carolina MacGillavrylaan 4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,175,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €1,228,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 61% above the average asking price of €728,429 for homes currently for sale in Science Park-Noord, and it is the highest of the seven homes listed in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a beneden + bovenwoning spread over four floors, with six rooms in total. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 175 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 174 m². The home is located on the ground floor and includes a sunny terrace of 23 m² facing south, plus a balcony and a roof terrace.
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 to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing. The year of construction is 2007, and the home has a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €1,228,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €915,000 in 2020 to €1,228,000 in 2025. The asking price of €1,175,000 is 4% below this WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data from KCAF, which notes that 20% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 2007.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 311 metres, followed by a Lidl at 425 metres and a SPAR at 522 metres. For schools, the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel) is 391 metres away, and the Vrije School Thula is 413 metres away. There is also a secondary school, Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost, at 511 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Carolina MacGillavrylaan is 68 metres away, served by line 40. The Valentijnkade stop, at 244 metres, is served by lines 40 and 65, and the Archimedesweg stop, at 327 metres, is served by line 65. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Science Park, at 747 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as calm, safe and green, while another mentions the many amenities and parks. A third resident appreciates the quiet nights and greenery but notes that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just Science Park-Noord.
What is the ownership situation for this property?
The property is on municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid off until 15 February 2056. This means the leasehold has been bought off for a fixed period. There is also a homeowners' association fee of €350 per month. The home is offered for sale via two channels, including JA! Makelaardij.
