Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
This upper apartment on the Johannes Verhulststraat sits in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, a stately part of the Museumkwartier in Amsterdam. The street is quiet and residential, yet the city's pulse is never far away. Built in 1902, the home carries the character of its era. The asking price of €675,000 is sharp compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and it sits well below the neighbourhood average.
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler. Ownership is freehold, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €181.65.
This is a neighbourhood of wide streets and grand facades, where the Vondelpark is just a stroll away. Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the city as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another notes that "IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. The area counts 2,980 inhabitants, and the housing stock is predominantly pre-war.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Several primary schools are just around the corner, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Valeriusplein, a couple of streets away, and the Dufay Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stop Emmastraat with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 is on your doorstep, and tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. All this within the municipality of Amsterdam.
The WOZ value is €776,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €594,000 to €776,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the applicable standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the current flood risk is low, though heat stress is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via KRK Makelaars and through 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.
About Johannes Verhulststraat 138-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €675,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €776,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value. The price per square metre is €10,714 based on the agent's listed area of 63 m².
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration states 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor.
The agent has not published this field. The home does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1902, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction.
An Albert Heijn is just 18 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 731 metres away, and there are several other Albert Heijn locations within a kilometre. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
The bus stop Emmastraat is 115 metres away, with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97. Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, 216 metres away, and at Valeriusplein, 465 metres away. Amsterdam Zuid train station is 1.7 kilometres from the home.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a residential area in the Museumkwartier, with 2,980 inhabitants. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, and the average household size is 2.0. Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam rate their living environment 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews.
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School and Schoolvereniging Willemspark, all about 345 metres away. Het Amsterdams Lyceum, a secondary school, is 494 metres away.
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €181.65. This is stated by the agent. The home is freehold, so there is no ground lease.
The asking price per square metre is €10,714, based on the agent's listed area of 63 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €15,068, so this home is priced below that average.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
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| Sale price | €2,819,459 | €2,150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,068 | – |
| Rent price | €4,988 p/m | €3,850 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €51 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
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| Sale price | €2,478,274 | €1,945,885 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,316 | – |
| Rent price | €4,529 p/m | €3,938 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €828,220 | €697,247 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,903 | – |
| Rent price | €2,785 p/m | €2,613 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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