James Cookstraat 36H
Jan Maijenbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA pre-war apartment in the Jan Maijenbuurt
This apartment sits in the Jan Maijenbuurt, a pre-war pocket of Amsterdam West where the streets are lined with classic early 20th-century architecture. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,786, a difference of 8 percent. For context, the median asking price in the area is €450,000, and the average price per square metre comes to €8,433. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth seeing how this home compares with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
The home itself
Built in 1926, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor and covers 51 square metres according to the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 45 square metres. The agent lists two rooms, one bathroom and a volume of 167 cubic metres. Outside there is a rear garden of 58 square metres facing east, described as requiring maintenance. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in the Jan Maijenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another resident calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood itself counts around 2,210 inhabitants, and 59 percent of households are single-person households. The area is home to [the Jan Maijenbuurt neighbourhood], where most homes were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Service Apotheek Mercator pharmacy is just around the corner, and Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, Dirk is a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn a little further. Primary schools nearby include Rosa Boekdrukker, Islamitische basisschool Al Maes and Joop en Willy Westerweel. Public transport is well served: tram and bus stops at Jan van Galenstraat, Mercatorplein and Marco Polostraat are all within a couple of streets, with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82 passing through. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2 kilometres away. The wider [municipality of Amsterdam] offers extensive amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers | Zaanstad.
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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 James Cookstraat 36H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Jan Maijenbuurt?
The asking price of €450,000 is 8 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,786, which the data describes as keen. The median asking price in the area is also €450,000, and homes range from €400,000 to €680,000. On a per-square-metre basis, the asking price of €8,824 is 5 percent above the neighbourhood average of €8,433.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with two rooms in total, one bathroom and a single floor. The living area is listed as 51 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 square metres. The volume is 167 cubic metres. There is also a rear garden of 58 square metres facing east.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public address-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year, placing it within a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is the nearest supermarket, just a couple of streets away at about 356 metres. Albert Heijn is slightly further at 416 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 674 metres and an Aldi at 679 metres. In total there are 141 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is the nearest, about 210 metres away. Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is at 416 metres, and Joop en Willy Westerweel at 440 metres. There are 179 schools within 5 kilometres, including secondary education at about 1.4 kilometres distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram and bus stops are within a couple of streets: Jan van Galenstraat at 234 metres with lines 7, 15 and N82, Mercatorplein at 254 metres with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82, and Marco Polostraat at 256 metres with lines 13, 18 and 247. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and trees that offer cooling, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people.
What is the flood risk for this address?
According to public climate data, the current flood risk is low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding risk from heavy rain is medium. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
