Grote Beer 159
Hemellichamenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA bright apartment in Amstelveen
This apartment on Grote Beer 159 sits in the Hemellichamenbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Amstelveen where the streets are named after stars and planets. The home is a portiekflat on the fourth floor, built in 1984, and it comes with an energy label A. With a price of €450,000, it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 17% below the average asking price of €540,000 there. That puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Amstelveen.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 86 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is fully owned. The agent notes double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property has been listed since 29 July 2026.
The Hemellichamenbuurt
This is a neighbourhood of around 2,600 residents, where a quarter of the homes are owner-occupied and the rest are rented. Across the municipality of Amstelveen, residents give an average score of 7.95 based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. The area feels calm and well cared for, with a park just a short stroll away. For more on the area, see the Hemellichamenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a PLUS supermarket is just around the corner. For primary education, OBS de Pioniers and the Willem-Alexanderschool are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Melkweg and the BENU pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Amstelveen, Grote Beer with lines 178 and N47 is on your doorstep, and the Brink tram stop with lines 6 and 25 is just around the corner. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 6.4 km away. All of this is part of the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €459,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €330,000 to €459,000. As for the area, the address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, both above the noise standard for 2022. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoeksteen Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Grote Beer 159, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €459,000, 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 39%, from €330,000 to €459,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 86 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home also has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, both above the noise standard for 2022. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific property.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The address-level risk data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 159 metres, which is on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is at 763 metres, just around the corner. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn and a Coop.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, OBS de Pioniers is at 242 metres and the Willem-Alexanderschool is at 284 metres, both a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Hermann Wesselink College is at 564 metres, about a five-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Amstelveen, Grote Beer, at 143 metres, with lines 178 and N47. The Brink tram stop is at 205 metres, with lines 6 and 25. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 6.4 km away.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Across the municipality of Amstelveen, residents give an average score of 7.95 based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
Currently, there are four homes for sale in the Hemellichamenbuurt. The average asking price is €540,000, and the median is €505,000. This apartment at €450,000 is the cheapest of the four, and it is 17% below the neighbourhood average.
