A calm spot in Werengouw-Midden
This apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Werengouw-Midden, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord. The home dates from 1966 and carries an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With an asking price of €400,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €440,101. For context, apartments in Amsterdam in this area typically go for around that figure.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment spans one floor and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 74 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 76 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 2 April 2055.
Life in Werengouw-Midden
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a very nice neighbourhood with people who are very social and kind, never had a moment that I was really sad." Another describes it as "a charming mix of urban and green elements", with wide avenues, a central park and a strong sense of community. The neighbourhood has around 4,935 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. The Werengouw-Midden neighbourhood offers a mix of housing, with many homes built between 1945 and 1970.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The IJdoornschool primary school is on your doorstep, and the Hogelant secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is at Praktijk de Oostkaap, about 2.4 kilometres away, while the Boots Apotheek Waterland pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Beemsterstraat and Dijkmanshuizenstraat, served by lines 36, 37, 245 and N91, are a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 3.7 kilometres away, within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €401,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €277,000 to €401,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is peat, which is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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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 de egmondenstraat 166, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €401,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €440,101, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans one floor and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor. The living area is 74 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 76 square metres. The property has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1966, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources such as KCAF and the Climate Impact Atlas.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 20 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, about 350 metres away, which is just around the corner. Aldi is about 384 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 446 metres away, both a couple of streets away. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo.
Which schools are close to this home?
The IJdoornschool primary school is about 153 metres away, on your doorstep. The Hogelant secondary school is about 324 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including the Islamitische Basisschool Al Yaqoet and the Oecumenische basisschool De Vijf Sterren.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Beemsterstraat and Dijkmanshuizenstraat, both about 400 metres away, served by lines 36, 37, 245 and N91. The Purmerplein stop, about 481 metres away, is served by lines 36 and N91. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 3.7 kilometres away.
How do residents rate this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a very nice neighbourhood with people who are very social and kind." Another describes it as having "a charming mix of urban and green elements". These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the leasehold situation for this property?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 2 April 2055. This means the ground lease has been prepaid for that period. The ownership is described as 'Gemeentelijk eigendom belast met erfpacht', which translates to municipal property subject to ground lease.
