A calm spot in the middle of the Zuidas
This apartment sits on the first floor of a 2008 building on Claude Debussylaan, in the Zuidas-Zuid neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is known for its modern architecture and its mix of offices and homes, and this part of the city feels calm despite being so central. The asking price is €525,000. For a sense of what is on the market, you can compare it with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
The apartment itself
The agent describes this as a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 52 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by district heating. It is owned under municipal ground lease, with the leasehold permanently prepaid, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €358.51. The property is located in the centre of the Zuidas, according to the agent.
The Zuidas-Zuid neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and the trees, which offer cooling and relaxation, and says the area is quiet and dark at night. The same resident points out that the bins are a daily mess, with litter blowing around. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,660 inhabitants, and a large share of them are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, have a look at [the Zuidas-Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, there is an AH to go on your doorstep, an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is the Merkelbachschool, a ten-minute walk, and the St. Nicolaaslyceum for secondary education is also a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: bus line 461 stops on your doorstep at Benjamin Brittenstraat, and the tram stop Parnassusweg with lines 5, 6 and 25 is just around the corner. Amsterdam Zuid station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €580,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 9% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €433,000 to €580,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, and the climate indications are area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Eefje Voogd 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Claude Debussylaan 39, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €525,000, while the WOZ value was set at €580,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 9% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but it does give an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation. The WOZ value has also risen by 34% between 2020 and 2025, from €433,000 to €580,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 52 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by district heating. It is located on the first floor of the building.
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 relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and wall insulation. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage, but a label A home generally has lower energy costs than homes with a lower label.
What is the ground lease situation?
The home is owned under municipal ground lease, and the leasehold has been permanently prepaid. This means there is no annual ground rent to pay. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €358.51, which covers the shared costs of the building. This is a common arrangement for apartments in Amsterdam.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home. The foundation risk indication for the area is low.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The climate indications for this address are area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated in 2050. These are indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. They give a general picture of the area's vulnerability to climate effects.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, there is an AH to go on your doorstep, an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is the Merkelbachschool, a ten-minute walk, and the St. Nicolaaslyceum for secondary education is also a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 461 stops on your doorstep at Benjamin Brittenstraat, and the tram stop Parnassusweg with lines 5, 6 and 25 is just around the corner. Amsterdam Zuid station is a couple of streets away, which gives access to national rail connections. The area is well served by public transport, making it easy to get around the city.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says the area is "extremely nice and cozy" with lots of amenities, parks, shopping areas and bars. Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years. A third mentions the greenery and quiet at night, but also points out that the bins are a daily mess.
How does this home compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €525,000 is 59% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,292,850. The living area of 52 m² is 60% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 129 m². This makes it one of the more affordable and compact options in the Zuidas-Zuid area, which is known for its larger and more expensive apartments.
