A bright start in Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest
This third-floor apartment on Iepenweg sits in a lively part of Amsterdam Oost, where the streets are green and the city hums just out of sight. Built in 1982, it has an energy label B, which points to reasonable running costs. The asking price of €585,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €621,619, and it sits well below the current WOZ value. For context, the wider market here shows a range of apartments in Amsterdam with asking prices from €325,000 to €895,000.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment spans two floors and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 83 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 299 cubic metres. It is located on the third floor, so you get a sense of height and light. The layout is compact but workable, with the bedrooms and bathroom arranged over the two levels.
Life around the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest
Residents of the wider Oosterparkbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident, who has lived on Vrolikstraat for over six months, says: "I feel so happy here. Ten minutes by bike from my work, a green quiet street, and yet right in the middle of the most beautiful city in the country (in the world)!" Another, who has lived here all their life, notes: "Everything is nearby, from Albert Heijn to the hairdresser. Also, Oosterpark is within walking distance and there are plenty of trams and buses passing by." The same resident mentions a downside: "the rubbish; bins and containers are often overused, so in some places, especially in summer, it can smell really bad." The district is home to about 3,040 people, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at the immediate area, see the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. For schools, Kiem Montessori and Cygnus Gymnasium are both on your doorstep, while primary options like IBS De Vijgenboom and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap are a short stroll. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, about a ten-minute walk, and Park Apotheek Amsterdam is just around the corner. OLVG, locatie Oost hospital is also close by. For public transport, Wibautstraat metro stop is a couple of streets away, served by lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85, and Beukenplein bus stop is nearby with lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €687,000. The asking price is 15% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €451,000 to €687,000. As for the address itself, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 47 dB, railway noise at 46 dB and aircraft noise at 43 dB, all below the relevant norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low and expected to stay low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and could become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Burger Elkerbout Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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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 Iepenweg 42, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €585,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €687,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €621,619, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 83 square metres, and the volume is 299 cubic metres. The agent lists the same floor area as the BAG registration, so there is no discrepancy.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1982, which is a fact about its age, not a comment on its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is currently low and expected to stay low by 2050.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB, railway noise at 46 dB and aircraft noise at 43 dB, all below the relevant norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home. The levels are given for the reference years 2022 and 2023, as stated in the data.
Which supermarkets are closest to Iepenweg 42?
There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets nearby. The nearest is about 202 metres away, just around the corner, with another at 269 metres and a third at 353 metres. A SPAR is about 504 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 738 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
What schools are near this apartment?
Kiem Montessori secondary school is about 136 metres away, and Cygnus Gymnasium is at 145 metres. For primary education, IBS De Vijgenboom is at 221 metres, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap at 309 metres, and OBS Aldoende at 462 metres. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport from this location?
Wibautstraat metro stop is about 263 metres away, served by lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Beukenplein bus stop is at 275 metres with lines 37, 245 and N87, and Camperstraat tram stop is at 320 metres with lines 4 and 25. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1 kilometre away.
What do residents say about the Oosterparkbuurt district?
Residents of the Oosterparkbuurt district give it an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I feel so happy here. Ten minutes by bike from my work, a green quiet street, and yet right in the middle of the most beautiful city in the country (in the world)!" Another mentions the rubbish as a downside, saying bins are often overused and can smell in summer.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 52%, from €451,000 to €687,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed and reflects the municipal valuation, not the market price.
