jan van galenstraat 170-3
Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This third-floor apartment on Jan van Galenstraat sits in the Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, part of the Erasmuspark district in Amsterdam. Built in 1927, it carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €639,091, a difference of 26 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,199, while this home comes in at €8,482 per square metre according to the agent's listing. If you are weighing up options, it is worth seeing how this compares with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 56 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 185 cubic metres. The agent notes double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. It is located on the third floor. The home is offered for sale through Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs.
Life in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
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 area with plenty of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers as a persistent annoyance. Another resident, writing about IJburg, notes it is a new district still under development that is improving with amenities and a beach nearby. The neighbourhood itself has 1,660 inhabitants, with 49 percent living alone. Around 33 percent of the housing stock is owner-occupied. This is a snapshot of the Robert Scottbuurt-Oost neighbourhood as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest supermarket, a Dirk, is just around the corner, with another Dirk and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker is a five-minute walk, and the Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is a ten-minute walk, while Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner. The tram stop Jan van Galenstraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 15 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is 1.9 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates the road traffic noise load is 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication: the building dates from before 1970 and 88 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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About jan van galenstraat 170-3, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €475,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €475,000, which is 26 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €639,091. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,199, while this home is listed at €8,482 per square metre according to the agent. The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. The living area is 56 square metres, which is 27 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 77 square metres.
How many rooms does this apartment have and what is the layout?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 56 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 185 cubic metres. It is located on the third floor. The agent notes the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler.
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 low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing, so exact monthly amounts cannot be given.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources. The building was constructed in 1927, before 1970, and 88 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation condition are stated.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dirk at 476 metres, with another Dirk at 565 metres and an Albert Heijn at 618 metres. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker is at 373 metres and the Tijl Uilenspiegelschool at 557 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal at 702 metres, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Mercator is at 342 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this apartment?
The tram stop Jan van Galenstraat is at 52 metres, served by lines 7, 15 and N82. The Mercatorplein stop is at 318 metres with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82, and Erasmusgracht is at 421 metres with lines 7, 15 and N82. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Sloterdijk at 1.9 kilometres. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 area with plenty of green and trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around waste containers. Another resident notes IJburg is a new district still under development that is improving with amenities and a beach nearby. These reviews cover the municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the climate risk for this property?
The climate risk data for this address indicates pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. No consequences are stated in the data.
How does this apartment compare with others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €475,000 is 26 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €639,091. The living area of 56 square metres is 27 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 77 square metres. The price per square metre is €8,482 according to the agent, compared with the neighbourhood average of €8,199 per square metre. Eleven homes are currently available in the neighbourhood.
