De Lairessestraat 118-2
Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment with a modern feel
This apartment sits on the second floor of a 1918 building on De Lairessestraat, in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, part of the Museumkwartier in Amsterdam. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, yet the street itself feels calm and residential. At €1,095,000, the asking price is 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,819,459, which puts it on the low side for this part of town. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is notably more accessible than the local norm.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The property is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The ownership is municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity, so there is no recurring ground rent. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €254.12.
Life in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam, with wide streets and mature trees. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. Another resident calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has around 2,980 inhabitants, and most homes here were built before 1945. For more on what this area is like, see the Cornelis Schuytbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 75 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets a couple of streets away. For primary education, the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School are both just around the corner, about 269 metres off. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Valeriusplein, a five-minute walk, and the Dufay Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Emmastraat is on your doorstep, with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97, and the tram stop Cornelis Schuytstraat is a couple of streets away, served by line 2. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers a full range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property, as of 1 January 2025, is €1,101,000. The asking price is 1% below this value, so the home is priced slightly under its municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €787,000 to €1,101,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Hausing, Hausing on Pararius, and Hausing on Funda.
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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 De Lairessestraat 118-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,095,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,819,459. The median asking price in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt is €2,150,000, and prices range from €575,000 to €9,580,000. So this apartment is priced well below what most homes in the area are listed for, which makes it a relatively accessible entry point into this part of Amsterdam.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. The volume of the property is 411 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 is €1,101,000. The asking price is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 40%, from €787,000 in 2020 to €1,101,000 in 2025. This reflects a significant increase in the municipal valuation of the property over that period.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 75 metres away, on your doorstep. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 708 metres, a Jumbo at 730 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 881 metres. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. The 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School, and Schoolvereniging Willemspark are all about 269 metres away. The Nicolaas Maes primary school is at 446 metres, and the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium, a secondary school, is at 447 metres. So there are good options for both primary and secondary education nearby.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop at Emmastraat is just 56 metres away, with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97. The tram stop Cornelis Schuytstraat is 291 metres off, served by line 2, and the Valeriusplein tram stop is 476 metres away, also on line 2. Amsterdam Zuid train station is 1.6 kilometres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet and green, with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. Another resident calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people."
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this apartment is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is described by the agent as fully insulated with double glazing, which may help keep heating costs in check, but the label itself indicates that the property is not among the most efficient, nor among the least efficient.
Experiences from Cornelis Schuytbuurt
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,819,459 | €2,150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,068 | – |
| Rent price | €4,988 p/m | €3,850 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €51 p/m | – |
Experiences from Museumkwartier
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,432,087 | €1,935,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,328 | – |
| Rent price | €4,676 p/m | €4,312 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €45 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,166 | €704,749 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,948 | – |
| Rent price | €2,795 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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