A maisonnette with character in Middenmeer-Zuid
This spacious maisonnette on Finsenstraat sits in Middenmeer-Zuid, a calm and green pocket of Amsterdam where the streets feel a world away from the city's hustle. Built in 1940, the home spans three floors and offers a sense of space that is hard to find at this price point. The asking price is €798,000. For context, the living area of 120 m² according to the agent is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 92 m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this with other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a maisonnette, a double upper house with an open porch, located on the second living floor. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume comes to 401 m³. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing. Heating is provided by a moederhaard, a traditional tiled stove. The property is in full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €180 per month. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 88 m², while the agent lists 120 m².
Life in Middenmeer-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, 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'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 appreciates the quiet at night and the greenery, though they mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 5,140 inhabitants, and about a third of households have children. This is [the Middenmeer-Zuid neighbourhood]( /buurt/middenmeer-zuid-amsterdam/), a place where the pace of life feels a little slower.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 172 metres away, and a Vomar is a couple of streets further. For schools, College De Meer is a five-minute walk, and Brede Daltonschool De Meer is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is about a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Watergraafsmeer is just around the corner. Public transport is close: the bus stop at Kruislaan, with lines 320, 329 and N22, is on your doorstep, and the tram stop there serves lines 29, 40 and N87. Amsterdam Science Park station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €721,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 25%, from €576,000 to €721,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sikkes Makelaardij o.g. 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 Finsenstraat 58-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €798,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €721,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 25%, from €576,000 in 2020 to €721,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a maisonnette, a double upper house with an open porch, located on the second living floor. It has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 401 m³. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €721,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 25%, from €576,000 to €721,000.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1940, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just 172 metres away, on your doorstep. A Vomar is 827 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 949 metres away. A SPAR is 983 metres away, and a Lidl is 1,069 metres away. All are within a short walk or cycle.
What schools are close to this home?
College De Meer, a secondary school, is 408 metres away. Brede Daltonschool De Meer, a primary school, is 448 metres away. Lidwinaschool, another primary school, is 483 metres away. De Amsterdamse MAVO is 526 metres away, and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost is 597 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Kruislaan is 82 metres away, with lines 320, 329 and N22. The tram stop at Kruislaan is 114 metres away, serving lines 29, 40 and N87. Amsterdam Science Park train station is 818 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, 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 notes it is "calm, safe and green," though one resident mentions hygiene around waste containers as an issue.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home has double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
Is there a balcony?
Yes, according to the agent, there is a balcony. The home is a maisonnette on the second living floor, with three floors in total. The balcony is part of the outdoor space of this apartment.
