Jacob Burggraafstraat 124
Wittenburg · 1018 WA Amsterdam
A modern apartment on a quiet island
This apartment sits on Wittenburg, one of the eastern islands of Amsterdam, where the water is never far away. The area has a calm, village-like feel, yet the city centre is within easy reach. The home was built in 2004 and carried an A++ energy label, an efficient label that pointed to low running costs. With a last known price of €775,000, this listing was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €679,850. For context, the average price per square metre here was €7,975, while this home came in at €7,828 per square metre. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this with other [apartments in Amsterdam]. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
The listing did not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment was built in 2004 and has an A++ energy label. The living area was recorded as 99 square metres according to the BAG registration, which was the basis for the price per square metre. No further specifications were given, so the exact configuration of the home remained unclear from the listing alone.
Life on Wittenburg
Residents describe a friendly, child-friendly atmosphere with two large playgrounds nearby and plenty of shops in the area. One resident mentions the picturesque quality of the neighbourhood, with water as a tourist attraction and even painters at work along the streets. Another resident notes that the municipality falls short on cleaning, and that the dog policy is not respected or enforced. The neighbourhood scores an average of 6.57 out of 10 based on three reviews. With 2,570 inhabitants, it is a compact community where many households consist of a single person. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density of 5,415 per square kilometre. For more on what this area is like, have a look at [the Wittenburg neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away and a SPAR express within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Alan Turingschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum De Keyzer, Huisartsen, a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Czaar Peter nearby. Bus stops are close by, with the Kattenburgerstraat stop just around the corner serving lines 42 and N89. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Muiderpoort, is a ten-minute walk. For a broader view of the area, you can read about [the municipality of Amsterdam]. Regarding the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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 Jacob Burggraafstraat 124, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price was €775,000, while the average asking price in the neighbourhood was €679,850 and the median was €662,000. The price per square metre was €7,828, based on the BAG living area of 99 square metres, compared to the neighbourhood average of €7,975 per square metre. The listing was on the high side relative to the local market.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has an A++ energy label, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 2004, which is a relatively recent construction year. No further details on insulation or heating installations were provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 47 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on public risk data at area level, not an inspection of the specific home. The climate data also shows low pluvial flooding risk and low current flood risk, with medium heat stress both now and in 2050.
Which supermarkets are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 286 metres. A Vomar is a couple of streets away at 475 metres, and a SPAR express is within a five-minute walk at 540 metres. There are also further options, including another Albert Heijn at 650 metres and a SPAR at 874 metres.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Alan Turingschool, a primary school, is on your doorstep at about 151 metres. Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden is a five-minute walk at 524 metres, and Piet Hein is at 661 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is about a ten-minute walk at 1,040 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Kattenburgerstraat, just around the corner at 327 metres, serving lines 42 and N89. The Wittenburgergracht stop is also close by at 337 metres with line 42. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, about a ten-minute walk at 1,329 metres.
What do residents say about living in Wittenburg?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.57 out of 10. One resident describes it as nice and child-friendly, with two large playgrounds nearby and plenty of shops. Another mentions the picturesque quality with water as a tourist attraction, while a third notes that the municipality falls short on cleaning and that the dog policy is not enforced.
What is the demographic makeup of the neighbourhood?
Wittenburg has 2,570 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households at 59 percent. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 36 percent of the population, followed by 45 to 65 years at 32 percent. The average household size is 1.6 people, and 18 percent of households have children.
