A classic Amsterdam apartment with character
This apartment sits on the fourth floor of a building from 1881, right in the middle of the lively Da Costabuurt-Zuid. The area is home to a mix of people, and residents describe it as cosy and friendly, with a nice atmosphere and plenty of shops nearby. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,000. For context, there are currently 10 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, and the average asking price per m² is €9,686. If you're looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one sits in a well-loved part of the city.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has a volume of 163 m³. It has an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The building dates from 1881, a fact that gives the home its classic Amsterdam character.
Life in Da Costabuurt-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for over 40 years, says: "I've lived in this neighbourhood my whole life and I'm very happy here. There's often a nice atmosphere and I feel safe walking the streets." Another adds: "Cosy mixed neighbourhood, very varied with something for everyone. Young and old together." The district is home to around 2,245 people, and most households are single-person (68%). It's a multicultural area, as one long-time resident notes, with schools and supermarkets nearby. For more on the area, have a look at [the Da Costabuurt-Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza, Lidl, Jumbo and Dirk all just around the corner. For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a couple of streets away, and Huygens College for secondary education is also nearby. The Kinker Apotheek is just around the corner, and the GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Elandsgracht tram stop is just around the corner with lines 5, 7, 13, 19, N84 and N88, and the Kinkerstraat stop is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 12, 13, 17, 19 and N83. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 km away. It's all part of [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 48 dB Lden are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Thoma Post Makelaars Amsterdam.
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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 van Lennepstraat 15-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,686, and this home is listed at €9,649 per m² based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 10 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €650,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has a volume of 163 m³ and is located on the fourth floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is a standard measure of energy efficiency, and it's worth considering what your monthly energy bills might look like with this rating.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1881 to be precise, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Vomar is just 188 metres away, with Ekoplaza at 305 metres, Lidl at 314 metres, Jumbo at 331 metres and Dirk at 367 metres. That gives you plenty of choice for your weekly groceries, all within a short walk of the apartment.
What schools are in the area?
OBS Leonardo da Vinci, a primary school, is just 137 metres away. Huygens College, a secondary school, is 298 metres away. There are also other primary schools nearby, including the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan at 479 metres and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at 718 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Elandsgracht tram stop is 233 metres away, serving lines 5, 7, 13, 19, N84 and N88. The Kinkerstraat tram stop is 271 metres away with lines 1, 12, 13, 17, 19 and N83. There's also a bus stop at Elandsgracht with lines 357, 397, N47, N57, N80 and N97. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident who has lived there for over 40 years says: "I've lived in this neighbourhood my whole life and I'm very happy here. There's often a nice atmosphere and I feel safe walking the streets." Another describes it as a "cosy mixed neighbourhood" with something for everyone.
What is the climate risk for this address?
According to area-level climate data, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
