A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on De Wittenkade sits in the De Wittenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Westerpark. Built in 1888, it is a piece of old Amsterdam with a modern energy label A. At €525,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €621,000. That puts it 15% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that also shows in the price per square metre. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €9,292, while this home asks €8,333 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its combination of age and efficiency.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 63 square metres in the agent's description, while the BAG registration records 62 square metres. The property is located on the third floor and has a volume of 215 cubic metres. With an energy label A, this is an efficient label, which should help keep energy costs down. The home was built in 1888, so it carries the character of a building from that era.
Life in De Wittenbuurt-Noord
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in," noting the quiet streets and beautiful Amsterdam buildings from around 1910. Another resident mentions the diverse mix of people, with owner-occupiers living alongside social housing tenants, and points to the Westerpark as a nearby attraction. The same resident, however, notes that the range of shops is poor and that public transport has worsened since tram line 3 was cancelled. The neighbourhood has 1,375 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the De Wittenbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza. For primary education, Basisschool Westerpark is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Bron is. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is a ten-minute walk, while the BENU Apotheek Zieseniss pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is close by: tram line 5 stops at De Wittenkade, and bus lines 22 and N81 stop at Nassauplein. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1.6 kilometres away. This all falls within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. There are also no risk indications recorded for this address, so no information on noise, foundation or flooding is provided.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, with Draijer Makelaardij & Vastgoedbeheer as the main agent.
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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 Wittenkade 45-3A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is 15% below the average asking price in De Wittenbuurt-Noord, which is €621,000. The price per square metre is €8,333, compared with the neighbourhood average of €9,292 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 63 square metres as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 square metres. The property is on the third floor and has a volume of 215 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, but it is a positive indicator for monthly energy bills.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.36 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident praises the quiet streets and the proximity to Westerpark, while another notes the diverse mix of residents. However, some mention a poor range of shops and reduced public transport options since tram line 3 was cancelled.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 218 metres, which is just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is at 338 metres, and an Ekoplaza is at 394 metres. A Jumbo is at 536 metres, so there are several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram line 5 stops at De Wittenkade, 184 metres away, and also at Van Limburg Stirumstraat, 286 metres away. Bus lines 22 and N81 stop at Nassauplein, 203 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1.6 kilometres from the apartment, so the city centre is accessible by train as well.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Yes, Basisschool Westerpark is 174 metres away, and Basisschool De Bron is at 429 metres. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 705 metres. These are all within a ten-minute walk, making the area convenient for families with school-age children.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but it is not available here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
