A calm corner of Amsterdam
This apartment on Giessenburg 10 sits in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, a leafy part of Amsterdam where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. The home was built in 1963 and carries an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. At €450,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €582,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one sits below the local norm.
The home itself
The listing gives the living area as 82 m² according to the BAG registration, and the price per m² works out at €5,488 based on that figure. The property is an apartment, but the listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. There is no information about insulation, heating, or ownership details such as a homeowners' association fee. The year of construction and the energy label are the only concrete facts provided.
Life in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
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 the area as "calm, green and evolving," noting it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 3,920 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden neighbourhood is one of the quieter parts of the city, according to these voices.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek de Buitenveldert, is right on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kastelenbuurt is just around the corner. For groceries, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool is just around the corner, and VSO Alphons Laudy is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well within reach, with bus line 463 stopping at Backershagen just around the corner, and lines 62 and 463 at Kastelenstraat a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers all the usual city connections. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is indicated as medium, with notes that the home was built in 1963 on peat soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. Noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, not above the norm, and railway noise is 32 dB Lden, also within limits, but aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current and 2050 flood risk, and heat stress is also medium for both now and 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Amsterdam At Home Makelaars.
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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 Giessenburg 10, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €582,000, according to the precomputed comparison. The price per m² is €5,488 based on the BAG living area of 82 m², which is also below the neighbourhood average of €7,065 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the final value depends on what the home actually offers in terms of layout and condition.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. There is no information in the listing about insulation or heating installations, so the exact energy costs are not known.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. There is also no information about insulation, heating, or ownership details such as a homeowners' association fee. The only property facts given are the living area of 82 m² according to the BAG registration, the year of construction (1963), and the energy label E.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. The notes explain that the home was built in 1963 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, increasing the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around Giessenburg 10?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and railway noise at 32 dB Lden, also within limits. However, aircraft noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy BENU Apotheek de Buitenveldert is right on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kastelenbuurt is just around the corner. Jumbo supermarkets are a couple of streets away, and AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Schools nearby include the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool and VSO Alphons Laudy, both just around the corner. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," with lots of amenities, parks, and shopping areas. Another calls it "calm, green and evolving," noting it has improved over the years and now attracts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees but also points out issues with waste containers.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 463 stops at Backershagen, just around the corner, and lines 62 and 463 stop at Kastelenstraat, a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 1.5 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. The listing does not mention any metro stops, but the bus network provides connections to the wider city.
