Hoofdweg 246-2
Balboaplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA 1924 apartment on the Hoofdweg
This apartment sits on the Hoofdweg in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood of Amsterdam, in the district of Hoofdweg en omgeving. The home was built in 1924 and is offered for sale at €425,000. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €515,211, which puts it 18% below that figure. For context, there are currently 19 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €515,211. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 55 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor about any outdoor space or installations. The home dates from 1924, so it is part of the pre-war housing stock that characterises much of this area.
Balboaplein e.o.
The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood is home to around 2,950 people, and a large share of households are single-person households. Residents of the district of Hoofdweg en omgeving give their living environment an average score of 7.82, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Neighbourhood has many amenities and nature with Rembrandtpark around the corner, is easily accessible by bus or tram. The neighbourhood is almost always clean and housing is well organised." Another resident notes: "There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet. There isn't much greenery in the area, which I personally find a shame. There is little to no noise pollution, and I always feel safe, even in the evenings." These reviews describe the wider district rather than this specific neighbourhood. For more on the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood, the figures show a mix of ages, with 46% of residents between 25 and 45.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well served here. A Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Aldi and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For primary education, the Joop en Willy Westerweel school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Mercator pharmacy is just around the corner. The Willem Schoutenstraat tram stop is on your doorstep, with lines 7, 15 and 18, and the Mercatorplein stop a couple of streets away with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam. The address does come with area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 32 dB and aircraft noise at 47 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the postcode area having 100% of properties built before that year. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Graaf & Groot Makelaars.
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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 Hoofdweg 246-2, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €425,000. The price verdict is keen, which means it sits 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €515,211. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,779, while this home works out at €7,727 per m² based on the BAG living area of 55 m².
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing states a living area of 55 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not provide details on the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor on any garden, balcony or garage. The home was built in 1924.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy performance.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the district of Hoofdweg en omgeving give their living environment an average score of 7.82, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities and the nearby Rembrandtpark, and says the neighbourhood is almost always clean. Another resident notes the many shops, fairly quiet traffic and feeling safe in the evenings, while also mentioning there is not much greenery.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at area level from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1924, and the postcode area having 100% of properties built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What shops and schools are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is within 161 metres, with an Aldi at 411 metres and an Albert Heijn at 432 metres. The Joop en Willy Westerweel primary school is 278 metres away, and the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is at 527 metres. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West at 511 metres, and the Service Apotheek Mercator pharmacy is at 317 metres.
How is this home connected by public transport?
The Willem Schoutenstraat tram stop is 46 metres away, serving lines 7, 15 and 18. The Mercatorplein stop at 325 metres adds lines 13, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.7 kilometres away. The nearest hospital, Reade (JBI), is 646 metres from the home.
What is the flood risk for this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
