Fokke Simonszstraat 69-2
Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the Weteringbuurt, part of the De Weteringschans district in Amsterdam. The asking price of €825,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,140,537. The home was built in 1873 and carries an energy label E. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €16,174, while this home is listed at €8,594 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
A home spread over three floors
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume comes to 304 cubic metres. According to the BAG registration the living area is 99 square metres, while the agent lists it as 96 square metres. The property is a classic apartment in a building from 1873, with an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Weteringbuurt
Residents of the district of De Weteringschans give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed." Another resident describes it as lively: "It'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!" The neighbourhood has around 2,440 inhabitants, and 62% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Weteringbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is a couple of streets away, and ASVO is. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, and the Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen pharmacy is. Public transport is close by: tram stop Frederiksplein serves lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85, and metro stop Vijzelgracht serves lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 2.1 kilometres. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 is €833,000, and the asking price is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €661,000 to €833,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 38 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, the flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via one agent
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
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About Fokke Simonszstraat 69-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €825,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €833,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,140,537, which is 28% higher.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 304 cubic metres. According to the BAG registration the living area is 99 square metres, while the agent lists it as 96 square metres. The building dates from 1873.
What energy label does the home have?
The home has energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The label is a fact about the home, and the building dates from 1873. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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 building was constructed before 1970, and 87% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 38 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk is low now and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo is at 249 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 270 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 293 metres, and a fourth at 331 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping easy.
What public transport options are close by?
Tram stop Frederiksplein is at 260 metres and serves lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Metro stop Vijzelgracht is at 291 metres and serves lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 2.1 kilometres.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district of De Weteringschans give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident praises the quiet and friendly neighbours, while another notes it is lively and busy, with both advantages and disadvantages. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Weteringbuurt.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €661,000 to €833,000. The value dipped in 2021 to €618,000, then rose steadily to €704,000 in 2022, €763,000 in 2023, €778,000 in 2024 and €833,000 in 2025.
