A classic Amsterdam apartment with a calm, green setting
This first-floor apartment on Hillegomstraat sits in the Westlandgrachtbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as calm and green. The asking price is €500,000, which is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €585,118. Built in 1932, the home carries an energy label C, so expect moderate energy costs. For more on the local market, see apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. Heating runs on a combi boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €41. The living area is listed as 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m².
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 notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance of winkelcentrum de Poort, though they also point out daily mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 3,580 inhabitants, with 53% living alone. For more context, see the Westlandgrachtbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and several Albert Heijn stores are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus, is a five-minute walk, as is the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein. The pharmacy Service Apotheek Schinkel is on your doorstep. Tram and bus stop Hoofddorpplein, with lines 2, 15, 62 and N88, is just around the corner, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €506,000, and the asking price is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose 36%, from €371,000 to €506,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is above the norm at 58 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is above the norm at 49 dB Lden, while railway noise stays below at 38 dB Lden. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low and heat stress medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dames van Vermeer.
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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 hillegomstraat 19-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €500,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €585,118. The average asking price per square metre in the Westlandgrachtbuurt is €9,138, while this home is listed at €9,434 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. These figures are provided for context.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and spans one level. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The living area is 53 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The volume is 171 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €506,000. The asking price is 1% below that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value rose 36%, from €371,000 in 2020 to €506,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements inside this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is about 238 metres away, and several Albert Heijn stores are within 360 to 560 metres. The nearest primary school is Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus at 364 metres, and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is at 378 metres. A GP practice is at 562 metres, and a pharmacy is at 246 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The tram and bus stop Hoofddorpplein is 133 metres away, with lines 2, 15, 62 and N88. The Westlandgracht stop is 216 metres away with lines 2 and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.2 kilometres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has a combi boiler for heating. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, parks and shopping areas. Another describes the area as calm, safe and green, though they also note that waste containers can be messy. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
