Fokke Simonszstraat 17A
Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This ground-floor apartment on the Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the Weteringbuurt, part of the De Weteringschans district in Amsterdam. Built in 1856, it carries the character of a classic canal-district home, with the agent describing a quiet road, a sheltered position and a setting right in the centre. At €415,000, the asking price sits 64% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,140,537, which makes it a sharp price for this part of town. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €16,174, while this home comes in at €9,432 per m² based on the agent's listing. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
The apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, spread over the ground floor of a five-storey building. The living area is 44 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. There is a garden, described as a courtyard space, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €58. The agent notes the property is on the ground floor, which gives it a direct connection to the outdoor space.
Life in the Weteringbuurt
The Weteringbuurt is a compact, lively pocket of Amsterdam, home to around 2,455 people. Residents of the wider De Weteringschans district give their living experience 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 it 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-level reviews paint a mixed but mostly warm picture, with the caveat that they reflect the wider area rather than this street specifically. The neighbourhood itself has a high proportion of single-person households at 61%, and 43% of residents are between 25 and 45. For a fuller picture of what [the Weteringbuurt neighbourhood] has to offer, the local data is worth a look.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with an Ekoplaza just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is just 59 metres away, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen is just around the corner. For public transport, the Vijzelgracht metro stop is a couple of streets away, serving lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 km away. The wider [municipality of Amsterdam] is, of course, the backdrop to all of this.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation as of 1 January 2025, is €479,000. The asking price of €415,000 sits 13% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €375,000 to €479,000. On the risk side, the address-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and the postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Peters en Partners Makelaars en Taxateurs, including their listing 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.
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About Fokke Simonszstraat 17A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €479,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €375,000 to €479,000, which shows how the area has appreciated over that period.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, on the ground floor of a five-storey building. The living area is 44 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 m². There is a garden described as a courtyard space, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €58.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. That means you should expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the label itself points to a building that will cost more to keep warm.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1856, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it in a KCAF attention zone. This is not an inspection of this particular home, just an indication from public data.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is 104 metres away, with an Ekoplaza at 231 metres and another Albert Heijn at 256 metres. IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is just 59 metres away, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is 523 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is 233 metres away, and the pharmacy is 125 metres from the home.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The Vijzelgracht metro stop is 144 metres away and serves lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, covering metro, bus and tram. The Ruysdaelkade bus stop is 387 metres away with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, and the Rijksmuseum tram stop is 389 metres away with lines 1, 7 and 19. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider De Weteringschans district give an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful." Another describes it as "very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other." A third says: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages." These reviews reflect the district, not this specific street.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €9,432, based on the agent's listing of 44 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €16,174. The home's price sits 64% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,140,537, and the living area of 44 m² is 52% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 91 m².
What is the flood and climate risk at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, has a medium risk indication. 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.
Statistics for Weteringbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,140,537 | €900,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €16,174 | – |
| Rent price | €3,175 p/m | €3,325 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €49 p/m | – |
Experiences from De Weteringschans
How residents experience their district
My husband and I have lived on the Amstel for 26 years; we came from the Noorderdwarsstraat near the Prinsengracht. We are very satisfied here. Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful, now a bit less due to age. Extremely nice living, very dear people around us and we have good contact with them, and if my husband and I can help someone, I do that too, someone who lost his wife. Good contact with the neighbours, a small word can do people good. The building is and has been well maintained, is kept clean, etc., nothing but praise for the building and the handymen on the Prinsengracht... corner Prinsengracht, we have lived here for about 30 years now. And we are satisfied people and hope to be allowed to stay here for a long time. Fam Fakkeldij, Amstel 298 G
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed... we are satisfied people... we hope to enjoy our little spot on the Amstel for a long time...
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do! I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other. This would be the biggest point for improvement.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for De Weteringschans
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,149,047 | €887,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,272 | – |
| Rent price | €3,530 p/m | €3,506 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €43 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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