A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This 1954 apartment on Edisonstraat in Middenmeer-Zuid, Amsterdam, is a solid piece of the city's post-war housing stock. With three bedrooms and 86 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, it offers a practical layout for a couple or a small family. The asking price of €575,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,287, which puts it 29% below that figure. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one sits at the more accessible end.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms, and a volume of 215 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 83 square metres, while the BAG registration records 86 square metres. The property was built in 1954 and carries an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is not part of this offer.
Middenmeer-Zuid, a green and evolving pocket
Middenmeer-Zuid is a calm, green part of Amsterdam-Oost, and residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another, who has lived here for over six years, says it is "calm, safe and green," and has changed a lot recently, attracting younger residents and families. A third resident praises the "great trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has about 5,140 inhabitants, and 41% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Middenmeer-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Albert Heijn on Linnaeusparkweg is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For schools, College De Meer and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost are both within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, about 1.3 kilometres away, while Apotheek Watergraafsmeer Christiaan Huygensplein is just around the corner. Bus line 40 stops at Linnaeusparkweg, and Amsterdam Science Park station is a ten-minute walk, with train connections from there. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the urban amenities you might need.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €560,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €458,000 to €560,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding and an elevated current flood risk, with heat stress currently low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Geijsel Makelaardij.
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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 Edisonstraat 23-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €575,000 is 29% below the average asking price in Middenmeer-Zuid, which is €809,287. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 83 m², is €6,928, which is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €8,546 per m². This makes the apartment relatively affordable within its immediate area, though the average includes a wide range of properties.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms. The living area is listed at 83 square metres, while the BAG registration records 86 square metres. The volume is 215 cubic metres. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so the outdoor space is limited to what the building offers.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €560,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 22%, from €458,000 in 2020 to €560,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in Amsterdam, though the WOZ is a municipal valuation and not the same as the market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level noise data shows that road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, 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, specifically in 1954, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) and an elevated current flood risk, which is expected to become medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 335 metres, which is just around the corner. A SPAR is at 611 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 791 metres. There is also a Vomar at 919 metres and a Lidl at 1,168 metres. This gives you several options for daily groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are close to this apartment?
There are several schools within walking distance. College De Meer, a secondary school, is at 218 metres, and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost is at 259 metres. For primary education, the 5e Montessorischool Watergraafsmeer is at 569 metres and the Lidwinaschool is at 589 metres. A special education school, Van Koetsveldschool, is at 278 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Linnaeusparkweg at 248 metres, served by bus line 40. Amsterdam Science Park train station is at 452 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. There are also bus stops at Station Science Park and Amsterdam, Kruislaan, with lines 40, 320, 329, and N22. This gives you good options for getting around Amsterdam.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says it is "calm, safe and green," though they note that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
