A calm spot in a changing part of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the fourth floor of a building on Hogehilweg, in the Amstel III deel A/B-Noord neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is quiet and residential, with a mix of new and older buildings. The asking price of €527,500 is 17% below the average asking price of €636,962 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €6,903, and this home is listed at €6,763 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
Inside the apartment
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 78 square metres. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, and it has a balcony. The property is on the fourth floor and is part of a building with a municipal ground lease, with an annual fee of €1,019. The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be on the lower side.
Life in Amstel III deel A/B-Noord
Residents of 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 resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, says: "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 greenery and trees, but also notes that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,150 residents, with a high share of single-person households. Most homes here were built after 2010, and the area is still evolving. For more on what it is like to live here, see [the Amstel III deel A/B-Noord neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the nearest options are an AH to go just around the corner, a Lidl a couple of streets away, and a Vomar and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, IKC Metropool, is on your doorstep, and there is also a secondary school, the Amsterdam International Community School, about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Holendrecht, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Hondsrugpark, is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Gebouw Atlas and Karspeldreef are within a couple of streets, with lines N85, 120, 276, 326 and 370. Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Amsterdam UMC locatie AMC, is about a ten-minute walk as well. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Amsterdam]. The address does have some risk indications from public data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while noise from rail, air and industry is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, the flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Eefje Voogd Makelaardij. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the description.
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About Hogehilweg 12B25, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €527,500 is 17% below the average asking price of €636,962 for homes in Amstel III deel A/B-Noord. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,903, while this apartment is listed at €6,763 per square metre. This puts the price on the keen side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of the apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 73 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 78 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor. The agent describes the property as fully insulated.
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 lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the property is fully insulated, which supports the efficient label. No specific energy cost figures are given in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with an annual fee of €1,019. This is a recurring cost that the owner pays in addition to the purchase price. The ground lease is a standard arrangement for many homes in Amsterdam, and the fee is stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Noise from rail traffic is 44 dB Lden, from air traffic 47 dB Lden, and from industry 50 dB Lden, all below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still rated as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is also medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 645 metres away. A Lidl is about 886 metres away, and a Vomar and a Jumbo are both around 1.1 to 1.2 kilometres. There are 35 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there are plenty of options for daily shopping.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is IKC Metropool, just 34 metres away. There is also a secondary school, the Amsterdam International Community School, about 760 metres away. Other primary schools within a kilometre include Basisschool Achtsprong and De Rozemarn. In total, there are 71 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
There are bus stops at Gebouw Atlas and Karspeldreef, both within about 200 metres, with lines N85, 120, 276, 326 and 370. Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA train station is about 645 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives good access to both bus and train services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the amenities, parks and bars, while another says the area is calm, safe and green, and still affordable compared to the rest of the city. A third resident notes that hygiene around waste containers is an issue.
