A calm corner of Amsterdam North
This apartment sits in Plan van Gool, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam North where the streets feel a world away from the city's bustle. The home is a gallery flat on the fourth floor, built in 1968, and it comes with an A energy label. The asking price is €495,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam in this area have an average asking price of €445,947.
Inside the home
The apartment spans 89 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 93 square metres. It has five rooms, including three bedrooms, all on a single floor. The property is held on leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 15 April 2056, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €195. The agent describes it as a gallery flat, a common layout in this part of the city.
Life in Plan van Gool
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 7.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I find the neighbourhood quiet and green," though they add that "lately there has been a lot of violence and many shops are closing down." Another is more positive: "Very nice place to live, very green, very clean, nice and quiet, many different types of birds, close to a nice shopping centre." The neighbourhood itself has around 3,135 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The Plan van Gool neighbourhood is part of the larger Buikslotermeer district, and the reviews reflect that broader area rather than this specific street.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Lidl just around the corner. For schools, IKC De Buikslotermeer is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Het Wespennest is just around the corner. The nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: bus line 38 stops at WC Buikslotermeerplein on your doorstep, and lines 36, 38 and 39 are available at Olof Palmeplein a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers the usual city-wide connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €515,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €355,000 to €515,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the area's peat soil and the building's 1968 construction, and the climate data shows medium indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Find Real Estate on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Het Hoogt 169, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €495,000, while the WOZ value was set at €515,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 4% below the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen by 45% over the past five years, from €355,000 in 2020 to €515,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 93 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 89 square metres. It is a gallery flat on the fourth floor, built in 1968. The property is held on leasehold with the ground rent paid off until 15 April 2056.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition. The home was built in 1968, but the label reflects its current energy characteristics.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The home was built in 1968 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 27 dB Lden, and from air traffic 46 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and give an indication of the acoustic environment, not a measurement inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 198 metres away. Jumbo and Lidl are both just around the corner at 214 metres. There is also an AH to go at 636 metres and a Dirk at 1,011 metres. With 81 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 38 stops at WC Buikslotermeerplein, just 60 metres away. At Olof Palmeplein, 279 metres away, you can catch lines 36, 38 and 39. The Buikslotermeerplein stop, 312 metres away, offers lines 37 and 245. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 3,189 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this home?
IKC De Buikslotermeer is a primary school just 153 metres away, and Basisschool Het Wespennest is 195 metres away. Oecumenische basisschool DOK10 is 424 metres away, and ABC Noorderlicht, a secondary school, is 481 metres away. There are 110 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.0, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "quiet and green" but notes recent violence and shop closures. Another is very satisfied, mentioning the green, clean and quiet environment, with many birds and a nearby shopping centre. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
