Honthorststraat 50-2
Johannes Vermeerbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment
This spacious apartment sits on the second floor of a 1913 building on Honthorststraat, in the heart of the Museumkwartier. The Johannes Vermeerbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most cultured corners, with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just a stroll away. With 141 m² of living space spread over two floors, this home offers six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. At €1,295,000, the asking price is 50% below the neighbourhood average of €2,587,000, which puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 141 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property is located on the second floor and has a volume of 300 m³. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected. Built in 1913, the home has a classic Amsterdam layout with high ceilings and period details.
Life in the Johannes Vermeerbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". The neighbourhood itself has around 1,510 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The area is known for its cultural institutions and elegant streets, and the the Johannes Vermeerbuurt neighbourhood has a distinctly refined atmosphere.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Dirk a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Ruysdaelkade is just around the corner with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, and tram stop Museumplein is a five-minute walk with lines 2, 5 and 24. Amsterdam Zuid station is about 2.3 km away, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €1,361,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €1,065,000 to €1,361,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Brummer Makelaars en Taxateurs o.g.
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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 Honthorststraat 50-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,295,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €1,361,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre is €9,184, based on the agent's listing of 141 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 141 m², and the volume is 300 m³. It is located on the second floor of the building.
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 was built in 1913, which is typical for this part of Amsterdam. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, about 350 metres away. Albert Heijn and Dirk are both within about 400 to 420 metres, and there is another Albert Heijn at 444 metres. A Coop is also within walking distance at 479 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is about 285 metres away, and the Sweelinck College is at 384 metres. For primary education, Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is at 434 metres, and the Cornelis Vrijschool is at 488 metres. The Barlaeus Gymnasium is also nearby at 504 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Ruysdaelkade is about 312 metres away, with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88. The Museumplein tram stop is at 358 metres, served by lines 2, 5 and 24. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 2.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam rate their neighbourhood 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident mentions the quiet, green streets and good accessibility, while another highlights the social mix of people. The Johannes Vermeerbuurt itself is known for its cultural institutions and elegant architecture.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 28%, from €1,065,000 to €1,361,000. The value rose steadily, with a slight dip in 2023, before reaching its current level in 2025.
