Fokke Simonszstraat 16-1
Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This 1875 apartment on the Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the Weteringbuurt, a lively pocket of Amsterdam where the streets hum with activity. With 64 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, it is a compact home in a building that has stood for a century and a half. The asking price of €495,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,140,537, which the data marks as keen. For context, that average covers a spread of apartments in Amsterdam from €375,000 to €2,760,000.
What the listing tells us
The agent does not state an energy label for this home, so that information is simply not available. What is known is the year of construction, 1875, and the floor area of 64 m². The listing gives no further details on the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms is not stated. The home is offered via P&P Vastgoed Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
Life in the Weteringbuurt
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived on the Amstel for 26 years, says: "Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful." Another describes the area as "very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other." A third resident offers a different view: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it." The district counts 2,440 inhabitants, with 62% living alone. The reviews describe the Weteringbuurt neighbourhood as a place where people look out for one another, though opinions differ on the bustle.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is just around the corner, while Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is just around the corner and the Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen pharmacy is a couple of streets away. The Vijzelgracht stop, served by bus, metro and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 kilometres away, within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address data does include area-level indications from public sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with the current flood risk low and heat stress medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via P&P Vastgoed Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Fokke Simonszstraat 16-1, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €495,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €495,000, which is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,140,537. The data marks this as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €16,174, while this home is listed at €7,734 per square metre based on the BAG floor area of 64 m². Prices in the neighbourhood range from €375,000 to €2,760,000.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. The living area is 64 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details about the layout, so the internal arrangement of the home is not known from the available information.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The municipal valuation is therefore not known for this home, and no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What does the foundation risk indication mean for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the building dating from before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1875, which places it in the period before 1970 that the KCAF identifies as an attention area.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and describe the acoustic environment around the home.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 93 metres, with an Ekoplaza at 222 metres and another Albert Heijn at 267 metres. A Jumbo and a Dirk are both within a couple of streets away at 371 and 378 metres respectively. In total there are 148 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are near the Fokke Simonszstraat?
IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is just around the corner at 68 metres, and ASVO primary school is a ten-minute walk at 601 metres. For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk at 520 metres and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is at 774 metres. Basisschool Oscar Carré is also within walking distance at 727 metres.
How do residents rate living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident praises the "very kind neighbours" and cosy atmosphere, while another mentions the quiet and friendly community. A third resident notes the area is "incredibly busy" with both advantages and disadvantages. These reviews describe the wider district rather than this specific street.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Vijzelgracht stop is just around the corner at 131 metres, served by bus, metro and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. The Ruysdaelkade bus stop is at 380 metres with lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, and the Rijksmuseum tram stop is at 385 metres with lines 1, 7 and 19. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.1 kilometres away.
What is the flood risk at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated for this address, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
