A classic Amsterdam apartment on the water
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Da Costakade, right on the water and in the heart of the city. It is a classic 1903 building, and the home is offered for €645,000. According to the agent, the asking price is 9% below the WOZ value, and the price per square metre is €9,773 based on the agent's listed living area. The apartment is one of many apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The property is municipal ground lease with an annual canon of €1,923.98, and the HOA fee is €175 per month. The agent notes that there is no insulation, and heating is via a central heating boiler.
The Da Costabuurt-Noord neighbourhood
This is a calm, green part of the city, according to residents. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, safe and green", though they also mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38 based on 258 reviews. The neighbourhood has around 4,700 residents, and most households are single-person. You can read more about the Da Costabuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Dirk and Vomar are just around the corner. For primary education, Daltonschool De Waterkant is a couple of streets away, and Huygens College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a ten-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Bilderdijk is just around the corner. Tram stops De Clercqstraat and Bilderdijkstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13 and 19, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.2 km away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €709,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €538,000 to €709,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications for this area are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including JA! 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.
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About Da Costakade 85A3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €645,000, while the WOZ value was set at €709,000 on 1 January 2025. According to the agent, the asking price is 9% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 66 m², is €9,773.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The property is municipal ground lease with an annual canon of €1,923.98, and the HOA fee is €175 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that there is no insulation, and heating is via a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The climate indications for this area are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. They describe the general situation in the area, not the condition of this apartment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 146 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk is about 242 metres away, and Vomar is about 248 metres away, both just around the corner. There is also another Albert Heijn at 371 metres and an Ekoplaza at 462 metres. With 155 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
Daltonschool De Waterkant, a primary school, is about 372 metres away, a couple of streets away. OBS Leonardo da Vinci is at 383 metres, and Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer is at 458 metres. For secondary education, Huygens College is about 557 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 218 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stops De Clercqstraat and Bilderdijkstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 12, 13 and 19. Rozengracht stop, with lines 5, 13, N84 and N88, is about 279 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give 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 it as "calm, safe and green", though they also mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Da Costabuurt-Noord neighbourhood has around 4,710 residents. Most households are single-person, at 57%, and the average household size is 1.6. About 15% of households have children. The age distribution shows a large share of residents between 25 and 45 years old, at 46%. The housing stock consists of 2,770 homes, of which 34% are owner-occupied.
