A classic Amsterdam apartment on a quiet street
This first-floor apartment on the Jekerstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. Built in 1928, the home has a classic pre-war character with a free view over a quiet residential road. The asking price of €850,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For a sense of what that buys you across the city, have a look at apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 103 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 30 June 2052. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €175. The energy label is C.
Life in the Scheldebuurt-Midden
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another describes it as "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood, close to the city, main roads and green spaces", adding that the only downside is busy traffic on the Scheldestraat. A third resident echoes that, mentioning dangerous traffic on the Scheldestraat and overflowing rubbish bins. The neighbourhood itself counts around 3,120 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The BENU Apotheek Maas pharmacy is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is on your doorstep. A Coop is a couple of streets away, and the Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. The Dongeschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum secondary school is a ten-minute walk. Tram line 12 stops at the Maasstraat just around the corner, and the Dintelstraat stop, served by lines 4, 23, 245 and N84, is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €799,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €626,000 to €799,000. As for the address itself, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 35 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including BNV makelaars.
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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 Jekerstraat 63-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €799,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €850,000 is 6% above that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it rose by 28% between 2020 and 2025, from €626,000 to €799,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 103 m², while the BAG registration records 92 m². The property is on the first floor and has a free view over a quiet residential road.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1928, which is a fact about its age rather than a statement about its condition.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 30 June 2052. This means the ground lease is settled for that period. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €175.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1928, and the area is marked as a KCAF attention zone because all properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a verdict on this specific property.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is on your doorstep, with a Coop a couple of streets away and an Ekoplaza a five-minute walk. The Dongeschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Maas pharmacy is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 12 stops at the Maasstraat just around the corner and at the Waalstraat a couple of streets away. The Dintelstraat stop, served by lines 4, 23, 245 and N84, is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly area that feels like a village in the city, with good amenities and green spaces nearby. The main complaints are busy traffic on the Scheldestraat and overflowing rubbish bins.
How many apartments are for sale in this neighbourhood?
There are currently 25 apartments for sale in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood. The average asking price is €852,540, with a median of €795,000. Prices range from €675,000 to €1,395,000. The average asking price per square metre is €8,882.
