A pre-war apartment with a story
This apartment on the Heemstedestraat sits in the Westlandgrachtbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam that feels calm and green, with the city's energy never far away. Built in 1928, it carries the character of its era, and the asking price is €650,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits at a particular point in that range.
Inside the home
The agent describes a six-room apartment spread over two floors, with five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². The home has double glazing in some parts and single glazing in others, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is set in the centre, in a residential area, and near public transport, according to the agent.
The Westlandgrachtbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "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 the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs". A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the "fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen" but laments the mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 3,580 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Westlandgrachtbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is a five-minute walk, and the Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Schinkel is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Hoofddorpplein, with lines 2, 15, 62 and N88, are on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €496,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 31% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €368,000 to €496,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, above the norm, and aircraft noise at 49 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise at 38 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated 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 two channels, including DutchBrickx Real Estate.
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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 Heemstedestraat 12-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 31% above the WOZ value of €496,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 95 m², is €6,842.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 313 m³. The agent lists the living area as 95 m², while the BAG registration records 53 m². The home has double glazing in some parts and single glazing in others, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
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 compared with homes with better labels. The agent notes that the home has double glazing in some parts and single glazing in others, which affects heat retention. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1928, and the KCAF indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area, not from measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at 213 metres, and there are several Albert Heijn stores within walking distance: at 309, 355, 483 and 569 metres. This means daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus at 416 metres, and the Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is at 430 metres. For secondary education, the Tobiasschool VMBO is at 327 metres, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK is at 712 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram and bus stop Hoofddorpplein is on your doorstep at 83 metres, with lines 2, 15, 62 and N88. The Westlandgracht stop is at 236 metres with lines 2 and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", while a third praises the greenery but complains about mess around waste containers. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 35%, from €368,000 to €496,000. The value rose steadily from 2020 to 2022, dipped slightly in 2023 and 2024, and then rose again to €496,000 in 2025.
