A calm spot in the Architectenbuurt
This apartment on the J.M. van der Meylaan sits in the Architectenbuurt, a part of Amsterdam that residents describe as a quiet, green pocket with wide streets and plenty of trees. The home is on the fourth floor of a building from 1988, with a free view and a balcony. At €415,000, the asking price is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €574,154, and it is the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale here. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is a bovenwoning, meaning it is an upper-floor apartment, and it sits on the fourth floor. The balcony is a nice extra, and the setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area with an unobstructed view. The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 15 October 2039. The homeowners' association fee is €150 per month.
Life in the Architectenbuurt
Residents give the Architectenbuurt an average score of 7.38, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I find the Architectenbuurt in Amsterdam so lovely because it is a neighbourhood that immediately stands out due to its special layout and architecture." Another adds: "Diverse! Nice green spaces and attention for the neighbourhood." The same resident notes that public transport is only really accessible via the Veelaan, and that the back side of the neighbourhood is harder to reach. A third review mentions that the municipality changed the streets three years ago, adding charging points and greenery, but that promised playgrounds have not been restored. The neighbourhood has around 1,700 residents, and about 53% of households are single-person. You can read more about the Architectenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt, is a five-minute walk, and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein is just as close. The GP practice is Praktijk de Oostkaap, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Molukken, both about a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan is on your doorstep, with line 42, and the Veelaan stop, with lines 42, 65 and N89, is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €428,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 79%, from €239,000 to €428,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Edens Makelaardij.
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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 J.M. van der Meylaan 81, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €415,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the Architectenbuurt, which is €574,154. It is also the cheapest of the 13 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 56 m², is €7,411. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low; the figures speak for themselves.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 56 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². It is an upper-floor apartment on the fourth floor, with a balcony. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €428,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 79%, from €239,000 in 2020 to €428,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on public data at the area level, not an inspection of this specific property. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning that at heavy rain there is a chance of water on the street, but the current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 737 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 817 metres, and a Jumbo is at 871 metres. A Lidl is at 894 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan, just 78 metres away, with bus line 42. The Veelaan stop, at 397 metres, has lines 42, 65 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 1.28 kilometres away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are given.
What do residents say about the Architectenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.38, based on five reviews. One resident praises the special architecture and the quiet, green feel, saying it is like an open-air museum. Another mentions the diverse mix of residents and the green spaces, but notes that public transport is limited to the Veelaan side. A third review is critical of the municipality's handling of playgrounds.
