Jan Smitstraat 16
Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA bright apartment in a lively Amsterdam neighbourhood
This apartment sits in Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam where the streets are busy with daily life. With 6200 residents, it is a place with a strong community feel, and the urban energy is unmistakable. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €482,583 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² here is €5,499, and this home is listed at €5,263 per m². The apartment is one of many [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/ ) on the market.
Inside the home
Built in 2007, this apartment is on the third floor and covers a single level. According to the agent, the living area is 95 m², while the BAG registration records 97 m². It has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume is 311 m³. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.58, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "adequate/average (not bad, but not fantastic either. Just normal)", noting plenty of educational opportunities and supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo, with the centre about a fifteen-minute walk away. Another resident mentions "many playgrounds, so really family-friendly", though they also point out that "there is little parking space" and that "hygiene could also be better; there is often some rubbish on the ground". A third resident is less positive, mentioning "so often bombs and explosions" and "a lot of rubbish thrown on the ground". The neighbourhood has 24 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €482,583. Around 42% of homes here are owner-occupied. This is [the Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood]( /buurt/zuidwestkwadrant-zuid-amsterdam/ ) as it stands today.
Amenities and getting around
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 70 metres away, which makes daily grocery runs very easy. A Dirk and a Lidl are a couple of streets away, and an AH XL is a ten-minute walk. For schools, Basisschool de Wereldburger is just around the corner, and the Osdorpse Montessori School is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Badhoevedorp, Praktijk Van Es, about 2.1 km away, while the Parkrand Apotheek is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the tram stop Hoekenes is just around the corner with lines 1 and 28, and the bus stop Koos Vorrinkweg with line N83 is also close by. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Lelylaan, is about 2.4 km away. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/ ).
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications based on public risk data.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Moerland makelaardij.
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Frequently asked questions
About Jan Smitstraat 16, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared to the average of €482,583 for homes currently for sale in Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €480,000, and prices range from €250,000 to €749,000. The average price per m² is €5,499, while this apartment is listed at €5,263 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 95 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The total volume is 311 m³. The apartment is located on the third floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, but it does give an indication of expected energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the conditions in the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 70 metres away, making it very convenient for daily groceries. A Dirk and a Lidl are both around 750 metres away, and a Jumbo is about 780 metres. An AH XL is approximately 840 metres from the home. There are 57 supermarkets within a 5 km radius.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool de Wereldburger is just 145 metres away, and the Osdorpse Montessori School is about 331 metres. For secondary education, Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West is 383 metres away, and the Calandlyceum is 487 metres. There are 105 schools within a 5 km radius of the home.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop Hoekenes is 181 metres away with lines 1 and 28. The bus stop Koos Vorrinkweg is 135 metres away with line N83. The Baden Powellweg stop, which serves both bus and tram, is 355 metres away with lines 1, 28 and N83. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.58, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "adequate/average", mentioning many playgrounds and good amenities, but also noting limited parking and some litter. Another resident mentions "so often bombs and explosions" and rubbish on the ground. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
What is the housing market like in this neighbourhood?
There are currently 24 homes for sale in Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid, with an average asking price of €482,583 and a median of €480,000. In the past period, 169 homes were sold at an average price of €485,675, taking an average of 67 days to sell. About 42% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied.
