A calm spot in Overhoeks
This apartment sits on the third floor of a building on Hammarbystraat, in the Overhoeks neighbourhood of Amsterdam-Noord. Overhoeks is a modern residential area along the IJ, and this home is part of a building from 2012. The asking price of €710,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,108,529, which is a difference of 36 percent. For context, apartments in Amsterdam in general vary widely in price, but this one stands out for its value.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home has a balcony and access to a parking garage. It is fully insulated, heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout, and the ownership is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold fee already bought off. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €274.
Life in Overhoeks
Residents give Overhoeks an average score of 7.67, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a very nice neighbourhood, just a shame that the nearest supermarket is so small and therefore doesn't have everything." Another adds: "In my opinion, Overhoeks is a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood. It's convenient that you can be in the heart of Amsterdam within 10 minutes without having to deal with the hustle and bustle of the centre." The neighbourhood has about 4,015 inhabitants, and 55 percent are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Overhoeks neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A large supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, and there are several AH to go shops within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC Overhoeks is a couple of streets away, and the Hyperion Lyceum for secondary education is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, about 1.6 km away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Elsenburg is within walking distance. Bus line 38 stops at Grasweg, and the Buiksloterwegveer stop offers night buses N91 and N93. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 810 metres away, and the ferry F3 connects from Buiksloterweg. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 41 dB Lden, and from air traffic 46 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the current flood risk is low, as is the heat stress indication, though by 2050 the heat stress indication is medium. 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 Heeren Makelaars Laren B.V, Heeren Makelaars, and Heeren Makelaars on Funda.
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About Hammarbystraat 20, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Overhoeks?
The asking price of €710,000 is 36 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,108,529. The average asking price per m² in Overhoeks is €8,880, while this home is listed at €6,636 per m², which is 25 percent lower. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood, so they reflect what is on the market now.
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 as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home is on the third floor and has a balcony. There is also access to a parking garage in the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
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 states that the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. These are separate facts from the label, but together they point to a home that should be economical to run.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. You would need to check the municipal records for the most recent WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 41 dB Lden, and from air traffic 46 dB Lden. All three are below the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The data is from the Atlas Leefomgeving and other public sources.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property. The home was built in 2012, which is relatively recent, but the foundation risk is based on the broader area, not on the construction of this building.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The heat stress indication is currently low, but by 2050 it is medium. These are area-level indications for the address, not predictions for the property itself. They reflect the broader climate risks for the location.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 181 metres, which is just around the corner. There are also several AH to go shops within a ten-minute walk, at 694, 801, 850, and 912 metres. Residents note that the nearest Albert Heijn is small and does not have everything, so for a larger supermarket you may need to cycle about seven minutes.
What schools are close to this home?
IKC Overhoeks, a primary school, is 276 metres away, and the Hyperion Lyceum, a secondary school, is 352 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including Dalton Kind Centrum De IJsbreker at 723 metres and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden at 765 metres. The nearest secondary school is the Hyperion Lyceum.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Grasweg, served by bus line 38, at 359 metres. The Buiksloterwegveer stop offers night buses N91 and N93 at 443 metres, and the Buiksloterweg ferry stop with line F3 is at 466 metres. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 810 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Overhoeks?
Residents give Overhoeks an average score of 7.67, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a very nice neighbourhood, but the nearest supermarket is small. Another describes it as beautiful and quiet, with the convenience of being in the heart of Amsterdam within 10 minutes without the hustle and bustle. A third notes it is a nice neighbourhood to grow up in, but a larger supermarket requires a bike ride.
