Chestertonlaan 131
Venserpolder-Oost · 1102 XW Amsterdam
A quiet spot in Venserpolder-Oost
This apartment sits on Chestertonlaan 131, a quiet road in the Venserpolder-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, yet the setting is described as peaceful and residential. The last known asking price of €400,000 was 22% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €326,667, which put it on the high side compared to other homes at the time for sale. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and location. This home has not been online since 21 September 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1983, this apartment spans a single floor and includes four rooms, three of which are bedrooms. The living area was listed as 88 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home has a combined heating system and comes with a garden facing east. Ownership is subject to ground lease, which has been paid off until 30 April 2034. The monthly homeowners' association fee was €312.
The Venserpolder-Oost neighbourhood
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant place to live, mentioning the community centre Boeninhuis, a food bank, shops, and an AH to go at the station. They note that everyone helps everyone when needed and that there are many schools nearby. Another resident simply calls it a very nice neighbourhood that could be better. A third review is far more critical, describing serious social problems. The neighbourhood has around 3,440 residents, and 61% of households are single-person households. For more detail, see the Venserpolder-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek de Vliet, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsen Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, an AH to go and an Albert Heijn are both a ten-minute walk, with a PLUS slightly further. Schools are close by, including Orion College Drostenburg and Bindelmeer College, both a couple of streets away. Public transport is convenient: metro station Venserpolder with lines 50 and 53 is just around the corner, and bus line 41 stops nearby. The train station Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does have risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Noise from road traffic and rail is below the standard, but aircraft noise is above the standard at 51 dB Lden. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is flood risk now and in 2050, and heat stress is also rated medium.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars and Openbare Makelaardij, among others.
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About Chestertonlaan 131, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 was 22% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €326,667. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,381, while this home was listed at €4,545 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 88 m². The home was larger than the neighbourhood average of 63 m², which partly explained the higher total price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms, all on a single floor. The living area was 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home has a garden facing east and a combined heating system. The volume of the property is 346 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so heating costs were likely to be moderate. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 24% of homes at label A and 24% at label B, while the majority, 52%, are at label C.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is subject to ground lease, but the lease has been paid off until 30 April 2034. This meant the ground lease costs were settled for that period. After that date, the situation may change, but the current arrangement is in place for the coming years.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €312. This fee typically covers shared costs such as building maintenance, insurance, and common areas. The exact services covered depend on the association's arrangements, but the fee was a fixed monthly cost to factor into the budget.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data, road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and rail noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the standard. However, aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is low, but the soil characteristics are worth being aware of.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. Flood risk is also medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is rated medium as well. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An AH to go and an Albert Heijn are both about 700 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. A PLUS is about a kilometre away, and there are additional Albert Heijn and Lidl stores within about 1.2 kilometres. In total, there are 64 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within walking distance. Orion College Drostenburg, a secondary special education school, is about 300 metres away, as is Drostenburg, a special education school. Bindelmeer College, a secondary school, is about 320 metres away, and OBS de Schakel, a primary school, is about 370 metres away. There are 122 schools within five kilometres.
How is public transport in this area?
Public transport is well covered. Metro station Venserpolder with lines 50 and 53 is about 240 metres away, and bus stops Dostojevskisingel and Dalsteindreef with line 41 are within 350 metres. The nearest train station is Duivendrecht, about 750 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Venserpolder-Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, mentioning the community centre and mutual help. Another says it is very nice but could be better. A third review is highly critical, describing serious social issues. The reviews reflect very different experiences.
