A ground-floor home on a quiet street
This ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost neighbourhood, part of the Hoofddorppleinbuurt district in Amsterdam. Built in 1921, the home has an energy label B and is offered for €650,000. For context, there are currently 27 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €647,852. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its garden and its location on a quiet road.
The home itself
According to the agent, this benedenwoning has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 73 m². The home has a southwest-facing back garden of 48 m², and it is located on the first living floor. The agent mentions floor insulation, underfloor heating throughout, and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €14,500.
Life in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the green surroundings and the trees that provide cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood has 2,180 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Kindcentrum De Leertuin is on your doorstep, and the Tobiasschool VMBO is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein, a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Delflandplein is also close by. Bus line 62 stops at Aalsmeerplein, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, a ten-minute walk away. All of this is within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €619,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €467,000 to €619,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard; railway noise is 42 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium both currently and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Prins van Wijngaarden.
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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 Generaal Vetterstraat 13H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €619,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 33%, from €467,000 to €619,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is overpriced or a bargain.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 73 m². The home has a southwest-facing back garden of 48 m². The agent also mentions floor insulation, underfloor heating throughout, and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent mentions floor insulation and underfloor heating, which are separate facts. The energy label does not tell you anything about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 (in 1921) and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusions about the actual foundation condition should be drawn from this.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on the reference years 2022 and 2023, and they do not reflect the situation inside this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 361 metres. A Lidl is a couple of streets away at about 586 metres, and there are several other Albert Heijn stores within a short walk. In total, there are 138 supermarkets within 5 km of this address, so daily groceries are easy to get.
Which schools are close to this home?
Kindcentrum De Leertuin, a primary school, is on your doorstep at about 125 metres. The Tobiasschool VMBO, a secondary school, is a couple of streets away at about 325 metres. There is also a special primary school, SBO Tobiasschool, at about 357 metres. In total, there are 184 schools within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 62 stops at Aalsmeerplein, just around the corner at about 117 metres. There are additional stops on the same line at Naaldwijkstraat and Maassluisstraat. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 1.6 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years. A third resident praises the green surroundings but mentions that rubbish around the containers is a daily issue.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €14,500 per month, according to the agent. This is a significant monthly cost that should be factored into the total housing expenses. The fee is stated in the listing, and no further details about what it covers are provided.
