Carolina MacGillavrylaan 542
Science Park-Noord, Amsterdam
AreaA calm spot in a young neighbourhood
This apartment sits on the Carolina MacGillavrylaan in Science Park-Noord, a quiet street in a residential area. The neighbourhood is part of Amsterdam, a city that needs no introduction. With a price of €525,000, the asking price is 7% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 2009, this apartment is on the fifth floor and has one bedroom, one bathroom, and two rooms in total. The living area is 72 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 71 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by block heating, and it comes with a balcony and a parking spot. It is freehold, with an HOA fee of €316.81 per month.
Science Park-Noord
Science Park-Noord is a relatively new area, and residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their surroundings an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another notes: "IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery." The neighbourhood has about 2,680 inhabitants, many of them students, which gives it a residential feel. For more on the area, see the Science Park-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel), is a five-minute walk, and there is a secondary school, Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost, within walking distance. The CBA Apotheek is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Carolina MacGillavrylaan, served by line 40, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Science Park train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €563,000, and the asking price is 7% below that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €402,000 to €563,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications: the foundation risk is low, and noise from road traffic, rail, air, and industry is all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and the 2050 flood risk is medium. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pappie & Van der Zee 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 Carolina MacGillavrylaan 542, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €525,000, while the WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €563,000. That means the asking price is 7% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value, but this gap is notable. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 40%, from €402,000 in 2020 to €563,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the fifth floor and has a balcony. The living area is 72 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 71 m². The home also comes with a parking spot. It is fully insulated and heated by block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
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 states that the home is fully insulated. However, the energy label is based on the building's characteristics, and actual costs depend on your usage.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €316.81 per month. This is a monthly contribution to the homeowners' association, which typically covers maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and sometimes a reserve fund.
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 this specific home. It means that, based on regional data, the risk of foundation problems is considered low.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic, rail, air, and industry are all below the relevant standards, according to public data. Specifically, road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, rail noise is 41 dB Lden, air traffic is 42 dB Lden, and industry is 49 dB Lden. These are area-level indications and do not account for the specific insulation of this home.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is low, but the current flood risk from rivers or sea is elevated, and the 2050 flood risk is medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas. They do not mean this specific home will flood, but they are worth considering.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is a SPAR supermarket about 389 metres away, an Albert Heijn at 428 metres, and a Lidl at 532 metres. These are all within a short walk, making daily groceries easy. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest school is Gerhardschool, a special education school, at 239 metres. There is also Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost, a secondary school, at 445 metres, and Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel), a primary school, at 471 metres. Several other primary and secondary schools are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Carolina MacGillavrylaan is just 95 metres away, served by line 40. Other stops nearby include Valentijnkade (lines 40 and 65) and Archimedesweg (line 65). The nearest train station is Amsterdam Science Park, about 629 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Science Park-Noord is a relatively new neighbourhood with about 2,680 inhabitants. Many residents are students, as 48% of the population is between 15 and 25 years old. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their surroundings an average score of 7.35. One resident describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people."
