A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Johannes van der Waalsstraat sits in Middenmeer-Zuid, a calm and green corner of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life feels a little slower. The home itself dates from 1931 and carries an energy label G, the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a price of €595,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €793,054. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €8,557, while this home asks €6,839 per square metre. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
The home itself
This apartment is spread over two floors and offers four rooms in total, including three bedrooms. The living area measures 87 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 313 cubic metres. There is no insulation, and heating is provided by gas heaters. The property is part of a municipal ground lease that runs until 15 July 2055. The homeowners' association fee is €245 per month.
Middenmeer-Zuid
Middenmeer-Zuid is a residential area with a mix of ages and household types, and about a third of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the many trees that "provide cooling and relaxation," though they also note that the area around the waste containers can be messy. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. For a closer look at the local area, you can read more about [the Middenmeer-Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a second Albert Heijn, a SPAR and a Vomar are all within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, College De Meer is on your doorstep, and the 5e Montessorischool Watergraafsmeer is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Watergraafsmeer Christiaan Huygensplein is just around the corner. Bus stops Radioweg and Archimedesweg, both served by line 65, are a couple of streets away, and Station Science Park, served by line 40, is also close. Amsterdam Science Park train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and cultural amenities, as you would expect from the capital, and you can find more about [the municipality of Amsterdam] on our site.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €682,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €595,000 is 13% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 25%, from €545,000 to €682,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate risk indications are also area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is expected to be medium. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Estadium Real Estate Advisory and Estadium Real Estate Advisory on Funda.
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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 Johannes van der Waalsstraat 75-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €682,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €793,054.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 87 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is on the first living floor and has a volume of 313 cubic metres. There is no insulation, and heating is provided by gas heaters.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home has no insulation and uses gas heaters, which contributes to the low efficiency. There is no information about other energy-saving measures in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15 July 2055. This means the land on which the building stands is owned by the municipality, and the leaseholder pays an annual fee. The homeowners' association fee is €245 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk indications are area-level. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is expected to be medium. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications based on public data, not an assessment of this property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a second Albert Heijn, a SPAR and a Vomar are all within a ten-minute walk. College De Meer is on your doorstep, and the 5e Montessorischool Watergraafsmeer is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops Radioweg and Archimedesweg, both served by line 65, are a couple of streets away. Station Science Park, served by line 40, is also close. Amsterdam Science Park train station is a ten-minute walk. The bus lines serve local destinations, and the train station provides rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says it is "calm, safe and green," though one resident notes that the area around the waste containers can be messy.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 25%, from €545,000 to €682,000. The value increased steadily in the early years, dipped slightly in 2023, and then rose again to reach the current level. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is used for tax purposes.
