Geleenstraat 21-2
Scheldebuurt-West · 1078 LC Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam upper apartment
This upper apartment on Geleenstraat 21-2 sits in the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood, a pre-war pocket of Amsterdam South where the streets were laid out in the 1920s and 1930s. The building dates from 1931, so it carries the solid brick character of that era. With a last known price of €775,000, the asking price was keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 16% below the average asking price of €919,571 in the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €9,701, while this home was listed at €7,750 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/). This home has not been online since 9 October 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper apartment spans three floors and included six rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a balcony. It was a municipal leasehold property with the ground rent permanently bought off, so there was no recurring ground rent to worry about. The homeowners' association fee was €200 per month. The property is located on the second living floor of the building.
Life in Scheldebuurt-West
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a cosy little village where most people know each other and care about one another, with regular neighbourhood events and children who have built up many friends at the local school. Another resident praises the quiet, child-friendly streets with mostly local traffic, and mentions the Beatrixpark, the shopping streets on Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat, and the village-in-the-city feel. The same resident notes that busy traffic on the Scheldestraat can create dangerous situations. A third resident echoes the praise for green space and amenities, but mentions overflowing rubbish bins as a downside. The district has around 4,390 residents, and about half of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about [the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/scheldebuurt-west-amsterdam/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Coop is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another. The Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away, and a Dirk is a five-minute walk. For schools, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is on your doorstep, and the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, while the BENU Apotheek Maas pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Dintelstraat and Maasstraat stops are a couple of streets away, served by tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The Europaplein metro stop is a five-minute walk with lines 4, 23, 52, 62, 72 and N84, and Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was not included in the listing data, so no comparison with the asking price was available here. The address-level risk data from public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Edens Makelaardij and Edens Makelaardij on Funda. The listing had been active since 8 May 2026.
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About Geleenstraat 21-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €775,000 was 16% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €919,571. The average asking price per m² in the area was €9,701, while this home was listed at €7,750 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 100 m². The price verdict was described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper apartment had six rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area was listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor of the building.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, which were the installations listed by the agent. The energy label is a standardised measure of the energy performance of the home.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
This was a municipal leasehold property with the ground rent permanently bought off, so there was no recurring ground rent payment. The homeowners' association fee was €200 per month. This is a common arrangement for apartments in Amsterdam, where the municipality owns the land and the building is leased.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building dates from 1931, which is before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, placing it within a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. 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 home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Coop is at 104 metres, an Albert Heijn at 171 metres, another Albert Heijn at 225 metres, an Ekoplaza at 262 metres and a Dirk at 468 metres. This gives a good range of options for daily groceries, from conventional supermarkets to organic.
What schools are close to this home?
The Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is at 95 metres, and the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is at 138 metres. The Dongeschool is at 203 metres, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is at 510 metres, and the Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is at 579 metres. This covers both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The Dintelstraat and Maasstraat stops are at 254 and 255 metres, served by tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The Europaplein metro stop is at 404 metres with lines 4, 23, 52, 62, 72 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is at 833 metres, giving access to the national rail network.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly neighbourhood that feels like a village in the city, with good amenities, green space and mostly local traffic. The main downsides mentioned are busy traffic on the Scheldestraat and sometimes overflowing rubbish bins.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did include property details such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, living area, balcony, insulation, heating and ownership structure. The energy label and year of construction were provided, along with the asking price and the agent's description of the home.





