A classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This upper maisonette on the Hunzestraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. The asking price of €500,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €756,143, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes for sale here. The apartment is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
The home itself
Built in 1934, this two-room apartment on the third floor has one bedroom and a living area of 53 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the service costs are €15,513 per year. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Scheldebuurt-Oost
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another notes: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood has 2,385 inhabitants, and 45% of them are between 25 and 45 years old. This is the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood as residents experience it.
Amenities and transport
A Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, are both within a short walk. The Rijn Apotheek is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is Huisartsen Van Baerle. Tram and bus stops at Waalstraat and Victorieplein are a five-minute walk away, served by lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital is within reach. This all falls within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €540,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% below that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal records. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise of 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Honq-Makelaardij and Honq-Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Hunzestraat 55-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €540,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 34% below the average asking price of €756,143 for homes currently for sale in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has two rooms, one bedroom, and is spread over one floor on the third living level. The living area is listed as 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The service costs are €15,513 per year.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which dates from 1934.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area date from before that year. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise of 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Vomar supermarket is just 78 metres away, an Albert Heijn is 134 metres away, and an Aldi is 264 metres away. These are all within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping easy. The nearest large supermarket is 0.4 km away according to CBS data.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within 100 metres: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren. A Montessori school, 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal, is 291 metres away. The nearest secondary school is 0.8 km away. Residents of the district mention that schools are close by and that children have built up friendships in the area.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram and bus stops are Waalstraat at 307 metres and Victorieplein at 345 metres, served by lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. A bus stop at President Kennedylaan is 368 metres away with line 62. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 996 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Scheldebuurt district?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says it feels like a cosy little village where most people know each other. Another mentions the quiet streets, the green spaces like Beatrixpark, and the shopping streets within walking distance. A downside mentioned is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per m² for homes currently for sale in Scheldebuurt-Oost is €9,304. This apartment is listed at €9,434 per m² based on the agent's living area of 53 m². The average asking price for all homes in the neighbourhood is €756,143, with a median of €695,000.
