A calm spot on the eastern islands
This apartment sits on Wittenburg, one of the eastern islands of Amsterdam, where the water is never far away. The street is a quiet residential lane, and the home looks out freely over the surroundings. Built in 2004, it is a modern addition to this historic part of the city. The asking price is €775,000. For context, there are currently 10 apartments for sale in Wittenburg, with an average asking price of €689,950. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this home with other apartments in Amsterdam.
A bright, well-insulated apartment
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 106 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 390 cubic metres. The agent describes the insulation as double glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and wall insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The apartment is set in a residential area with a free view, as the agent puts it.
Life on Wittenburg
Wittenburg is a small island neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Residents give it an average score of 6.57 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have nice neighbours and the neighbourhood is nice. The municipality falls short on cleaning, here and in the rest of Amsterdam." Another resident mentions the neighbourhood parties: "The neighbourhood here is nice and child-friendly, there are 2 playgrounds nearby and they are big, also there are plenty of shops in the area and it is a nice neighbourhood." A third resident talks about the picturesque setting, with painters at work and the church bells ringing. The neighbourhood has 2,625 inhabitants, and a large share of them live alone. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, you can read more about the Wittenburg neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a couple of streets away. The Alan Turingschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden is a five-minute walk. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum De Keyzer is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Czaar Peter is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Wittenburgergracht is just around the corner, served by line 42, and the tram stop Czaar Peterstraat is a five-minute walk, served by line 1. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam is responsible for the wider area, and you can find more about the municipality of Amsterdam on its page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €728,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €555,000 to €728,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050. The heat stress indication is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Thuis in Vastgoed.
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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 Jacob Burggraafstraat 170, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €775,000, while the WOZ value is €728,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The difference is a fact, and what it means for the eventual sale price is something only the market can tell.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 106 square metres, and the volume is 390 cubic metres. The agent also mentions that the home has double glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and wall insulation, and that it is heated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, floor insulation, roof insulation and wall insulation. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and both are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, according to the available risk data, the foundation risk in this area is considered low. No further details are given in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 43 dB Lden, from rail traffic 47 dB Lden, and from air traffic 43 dB Lden, all for the reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk for this address is low, both for the current situation and for 2050. The heat stress indication is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home. The listing does not provide further details on what these levels mean in practice.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 288 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Vomar is about 459 metres away, and a SPAR express is about 527 metres away. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 637 metres and a SPAR at 886 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Alan Turingschool, a primary school, is about 157 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden is about 506 metres away, and the Piet Hein primary school is about 655 metres away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is about 1,029 metres away. These distances are as stated in the listing.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Wittenburgergracht is about 338 metres away, served by line 42. The bus stop Kattenburgerstraat is about 342 metres away, served by lines 42 and N89. The tram stop Czaar Peterstraat is about 437 metres away, served by line 1. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, about 1,314 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Wittenburg?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.57 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is nice and child-friendly, with two big playgrounds nearby and plenty of shops. Another resident mentions that the municipality falls short on cleaning, and that the dog policy is not enforced. A third resident describes the area as picturesque, with water as a tourist attraction.
