Haarlemmerweg 185-2
Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This upper maisonette on the Haarlemmerweg sits in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood, part of the lively Staatsliedenbuurt in Amsterdam. The home dates from 1904 and is offered for €739,000. That asking price is 56% above the average asking price of €474,857 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,768, while this home comes to €7,541 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper maisonette (a double upper house) has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a balcony. It is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €100 per month. The agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and HR glass, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The setting is described as alongside a park, in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Westerstaatsman
Residents of the wider Staatsliedenbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre", mentioning the diverse mix of people and the nearby Westerpark, though they find the shop range poor and public transport worse since tram line 3 was cancelled. Another resident calls it a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in", with beautiful Amsterdam buildings from around 1910 and a strong sense of social cohesion. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,845 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and another Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Westerpark is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is about a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Staatslieden pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram and bus stop Van Hallstraat is on your doorstep with lines 5, 18 and 21, and bus stop Van der Hoopstraat is just around the corner with lines 21 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from the capital, and the municipality of Amsterdam has more information.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this listing, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address risk data, based on public area-level information, indicates a medium foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Noise from road traffic is measured at 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 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 two channels, both through Ramón Mossel Makelaardij o.g. B.V., including on Funda.
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About Haarlemmerweg 185-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €739,000 is 56% above the average asking price of €474,857 for homes currently for sale in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,768, while this home comes to €7,541 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 98 m². The neighbourhood has 14 homes for sale at the moment, with prices ranging from €315,000 to €799,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a balcony. It is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €100 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and HR glass, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not available here. Without it, no comparison with the asking price can be made. You would need to check the municipal records for the official WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 67 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1904, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 363 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 731 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 876 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 954 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius, there are 140 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is about 256 metres away, on your doorstep. Basisschool Westerpark is at 402 metres, and Basisschool De Bron is at 416 metres. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is about 905 metres away. There are 188 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The tram and bus stop Van Hallstraat is about 162 metres away, with lines 5, 18 and 21. Bus stop Van der Hoopstraat is at 221 metres with lines 21 and N88. Tram stop Van Limburg Stirumstraat is at 278 metres with lines 5 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Staatsliedenbuurt district give an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre", noting the diverse mix of residents and the nearby Westerpark, but also mentioning a poor range of shops. Another calls it a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in" with beautiful buildings from around 1910 and good social cohesion.
