A practical flat in Venserpolder-Oost
Chestertonlaan 186 sits in Venserpolder-Oost, a lively part of Amsterdam where the streets mix townhouses, flats and family homes. This is a busy, very strongly urban area, with plenty going on around you. The apartment is a portiekflat on the second floor, built in 1983, and comes with an A energy label. At €299,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, though the home's 73 m² living area puts the price per square metre at €4,096.
Inside the home
Inside, the flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent mentions roof insulation and double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 30 April 2034. The homeowners' association fee is €249.61 per month.
Life 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 place to live, mentioning the community centre Boeninhuis, a food bank, shops and an AH to go at the station, and says everyone helps everyone when needed. Another resident calls it a very nice neighbourhood but adds it could be better. The reviews are mixed, and with only three of them, they give a limited picture. The area is home to around 3,440 people, many of them single-person households. For a sense of what it is like day to day, the Venserpolder-Oost neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek de Vliet, is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartsen Duivendrecht, is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the AH to go is a couple of streets away, with a full Albert Heijn a short walk further. Schools are close too: Orion College Drostenburg and Bindelmeer College are both just around the corner, and OBS de Schakel is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered, with bus line 41 stopping at Dostojevskisingel on your doorstep and metro lines 50 and 53 at Venserpolder a couple of streets away. Duivendrecht train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital, Amsterdam UMC locatie AMC, is a bit further out.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources and gives area-level indications rather than an inspection of this home, shows noise from road traffic at 45 dB and from rail at 41 dB, both below the relevant standards, while aircraft noise at 51 dB is above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both medium now and in 2050, with heat stress low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including, HousingNet on Pararius and HOUSINGNET Vastgoedprofessionals on Funda.
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About Chestertonlaan 186, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €299,000 for a 73 m² apartment, which works out at €4,096 per square metre. In Venserpolder-Oost, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €326,667, with a median of €322,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,381, so this flat sits below that figure. The price is on the high side relative to the neighbourhood average, but the home's energy label A and the paid-off ground rent may factor into that.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a portiekflat, meaning it is accessed via a shared staircase, and it is located on the second floor. The agent lists the living area as 73 m², while the BAG registration records 69 m². There is a balcony, and the total volume of the home is 241 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label 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 mentions roof insulation and double glazing, which support the efficient label. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are available in the listing.
What is the leasehold situation for this property?
The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 30 April 2034. This means the current owner has bought out the ground rent for that period, so no annual ground rent is due until that date. After that, the situation will depend on the terms set by the municipality. The homeowners' association fee is €249.61 per month.
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, mentioning the community centre Boeninhuis, a food bank, shops and an AH to go at the station, and says everyone helps everyone when needed. Another resident calls it very nice but says it could be better. A third review is highly critical. With only three reviews, the picture is limited.
What public transport options are available near this home?
The nearest bus stop is Dostojevskisingel, served by bus line 41, about 200 metres away. The Venserpolder metro station, with lines 50 and 53, is about 300 metres away. Duivendrecht train station is about 726 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for getting around Amsterdam and beyond, though exact travel times are not stated.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 45 dB and rail noise at 41 dB, both below the relevant standards. Aircraft noise is measured at 51 dB, which is above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels may vary depending on the exact position of the home and the time of day.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still assessed as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual foundation condition of the building would need to be assessed separately, though no such assessment is mentioned in the listing.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data for this address shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain, both now and in 2050. The flood risk from surrounding water is also medium now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What schools are near this apartment?
Several schools are within walking distance. Orion College Drostenburg, a secondary special education school, is about 234 metres away, and Bindelmeer College, a secondary school, is about 267 metres away. OBS de Schakel, a primary school, is about 347 metres away. There is also Kolom Praktijkcollege De Dreef, a secondary school, at about 432 metres. This gives a range of options for different ages and needs.
