A classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This upper floor flat sits on the third floor of a 1912 building on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood of Amsterdam. With two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, it is a compact home with a balcony. The asking price is €399,000, which is 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €757,712. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
According to the agent, the flat has a living area of 39 m², while the BAG registration lists 46 m². The home has one floor, a balcony, and is fully owned. It features double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €80. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side.
Life in Schinkelbuurt-Noord
Schinkelbuurt-Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 2,405 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also points out that rubbish containers can be a mess. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the area, see the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Zeilstraat is just around the corner, and a Dirk and another Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas is a ten-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISC is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Valeriusplein, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Dr. de Haan is just around the corner. Public transport is close by: bus stop Zeilstraat with lines 15, 62 and N88 is a couple of streets away, and tram stop Amstelveenseweg with lines 2 and N88 is also nearby. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property, as of 1 January 2025, is €437,000. The asking price is 9% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €321,000 to €437,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 61 dB, which is above the norm, and aircraft noise is 50 dB, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bart Postema Makelaardij BV.
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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 Derde Schinkelstraat 14-2L, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €399,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €437,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 36%, from €321,000 to €437,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper floor flat has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It includes a balcony. The living area is listed as 39 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 46 m². The home has a volume of 127 m³ and is located on the third floor. The property is fully owned, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €80.
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 likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1912, and the entire postcode area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. This information is provided for awareness, not as a diagnosis.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, the road traffic noise level at this address is 61 dB, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 50 dB, also above the norm. Railway noise is 36 dB, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 137 metres away, just around the corner. A Dirk is about 243 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is about 245 metres away. A Jumbo is about 355 metres away. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest routes.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas is about 550 metres away, and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is about 648 metres away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISC is about 435 metres away. These are the nearest schools according to the data, and distances are approximate walking distances.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest public transport stops are within a few hundred metres. Bus stop Zeilstraat, with lines 15, 62 and N88, is about 206 metres away. Tram stop Amstelveenseweg, with lines 2 and N88, is about 211 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 1.5 km away. These are the closest options according to the data.
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 mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident describes the area as "calm, safe and green" and notes it is "constantly changing for the better." A third resident appreciates the greenery and trees but mentions that rubbish containers can be messy. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 39 m², is €10,231. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €10,133. This means the price per square metre is slightly above the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €757,712, because the home is smaller than average.
