A ground-floor apartment with a garden in Amsterdam
This ground-floor apartment on the Gerard Schaepstraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Built in 1906, the home has an energy label C. The asking price is €800,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are widely available in this market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home has a garden facing the southwest, and it is situated on the ground floor. The property is municipal leasehold, with the lease ending on 31 October 2079, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €161.18 per month. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Just that everyone is friendly and happy to help." Another notes: "Well, never experienced anything strange, almost everyone is friendly and it is also child-friendly." A third resident, however, expresses frustration about the placement of addicts in small houses in the area. The neighbourhood has 3,870 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households at 58%. The Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord neighbourhood is a mix of old and new, with most homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Bron, is a five-minute walk, and the Het Cartesius Lyceum for secondary education is even closer. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Staatslieden, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is a ten-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Frederik Hendrikplnts are on your doorstep, with lines 12, 18, 21, N82, and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €805,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €553,000 to €805,000. According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention area. Climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with flood risk currently medium but low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including La Maison Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Gerard Schaepstraat 5H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €800,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €805,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the official valuation, but the difference is minimal.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a garden facing the southwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The label is based on the building's characteristics, but it does not directly reflect the condition of the insulation or installations. The home was built in 1906.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 470 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 554 metres, and a Jumbo is at 604 metres. There are also other options within a short distance, including a Dirk at 634 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is Het Cartesius Lyceum, a secondary school, at 234 metres. Basisschool De Bron, a primary school, is at 258 metres. Other primary schools within a short walk include Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran at 456 metres and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam at 502 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest stop is Frederik Hendrikplnts, at 128 metres, served by tram and bus lines 12, 18, 21, N82, and N88. The Kostverlorenstraat stop is at 238 metres with bus lines 21 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 1,746 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Just that everyone is friendly and happy to help." Another notes: "Well, never experienced anything strange, almost everyone is friendly and it is also child-friendly." A third resident expresses frustration about the placement of addicts in small houses.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €161.18 per month. This fee is for the maintenance of common areas and the building.
