A calm spot by the water
This apartment sits on the Dostojevskisingel in Venserpolder-Oost, a part of Amsterdam where the streets are quiet and the water is close by. The asking price of €250,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €331,308. That puts it 25% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that is also reflected in the price per square metre. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
The home itself
Built in 1983, this one-bedroom apartment covers 54 square metres of living space, spread over a single floor on the second storey. The agent describes it as fully insulated, with double glazing, draught sealing and wall insulation, and it comes with a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is held on a ground lease that runs until 30 April 2034, with an annual payment of €383. The homeowners' association fee is €218.37 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in Venserpolder-Oost
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a very pleasant place to live, mentioning the community centre Boeninhuis, the food bank, and the shops, and noting that everyone helps everyone when needed. Another resident simply says it is a very nice neighbourhood but could be better. A third review is far more critical, describing the area in harsh terms. The neighbourhood has around 3,440 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, have a look at the Venserpolder-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and there is an AH to go near the station. The nearest primary school, OBS de Schakel, is a couple of streets away, as is the Bindelmeer College for secondary education. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek de Vliet, is just around the corner, while the GP practice, Huisartsen Duivendrecht, is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel on your doorstep, and the Venserpolder metro stop, with lines 50 and 53, is just around the corner. The train station Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €316,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €205,000 to €316,000. As for the address itself, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, and rail noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise, however, is 51 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and Van Huis Uit Makelaars.
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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 Dostojevskisingel 153, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €250,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Venserpolder-Oost, which is €331,308. The price per square metre is also 13% below the neighbourhood average. This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on a single floor, the second storey, and covers 54 square metres of living space. There is a balcony, and the volume is 178 cubic metres. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with double glazing, draught sealing and wall insulation.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €316,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 54%, from €205,000 in 2020 to €316,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, and rail noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 723 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There is also an AH to go at 748 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 1,019 metres. A PLUS and a Lidl are slightly further, at 1,129 and 1,141 metres respectively.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Drostenburg, a special education school, at 234 metres. Bindelmeer College, a secondary school, is at 243 metres, and Orion College Drostenburg, also secondary special education, is at 243 metres. For primary education, OBS de Schakel is at 408 metres and Klaverblad at 476 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 41 stops at Dostojevskisingel, 246 metres away. The Venserpolder metro stop, with lines 50 and 53, is at 316 metres. Several bus lines, including 200, 271, 276, 300, 330 and 370, stop at Amsterdam, Dennenrode, 337 metres away. The nearest train station is Duivendrecht, at 787 metres.
What do residents say about living in Venserpolder-Oost?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.67 out of 10. One resident describes it as a very pleasant neighbourhood with a community centre, shops and a food bank, where everyone helps each other. Another says it is very nice but could be better. A third review is highly critical of the area.
