A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This two-room apartment on the fourth floor of a 1927 building sits in the Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam West. The asking price of €375,000 is keen, which means it sits below the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price here is €558,143, and this home is the cheapest of the 21 properties currently for sale in the area. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes one bedroom and one bathroom. According to the agent, the living area is 56 m², while the BAG registration lists 52 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is municipal ground lease property, with the perpetual lease already bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The homeowners' association fee is €317.31 per month.
Life in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another 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 neighbourhood is "well reachable with metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance at shopping centre De Poort, though they also point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood itself has 1,660 residents, and nearly half of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, see the Robert Scottbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, a Dirk, is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool are both within a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Mediport, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered: tram and bus stop Jan van Galenstraat is just around the corner with lines 7, 15 and N82, and Mercatorplein with more lines is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 1.8 km away. All this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €441,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €330,000 to €441,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are both medium, with flood risk currently low and remaining low in 2050. These are area-level indications based on 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 MAKELAAR BERT.
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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 Hoofdweg 422-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €375,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €558,143 for homes currently for sale in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost. It is also the cheapest of the 21 properties listed in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 56 m², is €6,696, which is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €8,421 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 56 m², while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home is located on the fourth floor of the building. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the perpetual ground lease has been bought off, so there is no annual ground rent.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €441,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €375,000 is 15% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €330,000 in 2020 to €441,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise level at this address is 70 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
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, specifically in 1927, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dirk at about 458 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 577 metres. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker is at 446 metres and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool at 457 metres. There are also several other supermarkets and schools within a short distance, making daily errands and school runs straightforward.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest public transport stop is Jan van Galenstraat, about 131 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 7, 15 and N82. Erasmusgracht stop is at 305 metres with the same lines, and Mercatorplein at 429 metres offers additional lines 13, 18 and 247. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is about 1.8 km away.
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 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," mentioning parks, shopping areas and bars. Another notes it is "calm, safe and green," though they also mention that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
