A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Christiaan de Wetstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt-West, a part of Amsterdam where the streets have a lively, everyday rhythm. Built in 1924, it is a piece of the city's pre-war housing stock, and it is offered for €450,000. That asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €519,794, a difference of 13 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,993, while this home comes in at €7,759 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first floor of a five-storey building and has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 58 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 59 square metres. The volume is 182 cubic metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1924, a fact that tells you about its age but not about its condition.
The Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 79 years, says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive, writing: "People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The neighbourhood has 3,965 inhabitants, and 55 percent of households are single-person households. This is a diverse area with a mix of opinions, as the reviews show. For more on the area, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The pharmacy, Transvaal Apotheek Amsterdam, is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Vomar and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is on your doorstep, and IBS De Vijgenboom is just around the corner. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. Public transport is well served: bus stops Krugerplein, Beukenplein and James Wattstraat are all within a short walk, with lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital OLVG, locatie Oost, is a five-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, also not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Mendes Makelaardij.
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About Christiaan de Wetstraat 31A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price is €450,000, which is 13 percent below the average asking price of €519,794 for homes in the Transvaalbuurt-West. The price per square metre is €7,759, compared with the neighbourhood average of €8,993 per square metre. This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor of a five-storey building. The living area is 58 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 59 square metres. The volume is 182 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, a comparison with the asking price cannot be made here.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1924, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks here?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from climate data.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 151 metres away, so on your doorstep. Vomar is 483 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 518 metres away. Lidl is 536 metres away. You have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap, a primary school, is 59 metres away. IBS De Vijgenboom, also primary, is 131 metres away. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is 406 metres away and Kiem Montessori is 452 metres away. All are within a five to ten minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops Krugerplein, Beukenplein and James Wattstraat are all within 172 to 408 metres, served by lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 796 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and train connections.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One long-time resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure!" Another resident is critical, mentioning conflicts with neighbours. The reviews are mixed.
