John Franklinstraat 68-1
John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA 1927 apartment in the John Franklinbuurt
This apartment sits in the John Franklinbuurt, a pre-war pocket of Amsterdam's Van Galenbuurt district. The area has a lived-in, established feel, with 1,870 residents and a high share of single-person households. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing. At €375,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €455,455.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1927 and covers 48 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor any details about the garden, balcony or insulation. The price per square metre comes to €7,812 based on the BAG floor area. At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Bart Postema Makelaardij BV.
Life in the John Franklinbuurt
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". The neighbourhood itself has 11 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €455,455. Most households here are single people, and the average household size is 1.6. For more on the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood, the local pages have the full picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, with a Dirk and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. The Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner, and Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a five-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Marco Polostraat, Jan van Galenstraat and Mercatorplein are all within a five-minute walk, served by lines 13, 18, 247, 7, 15 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 2.1 km away. For the wider area, the municipality of Amsterdam has more on what the city offers.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in this listing, so no comparison with the asking price is available. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is common for a building from 1927. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low and stays low in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. Road traffic noise is 46 dB, railway noise 33 dB and aircraft noise 46 dB, all below the relevant standards.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Bart Postema Makelaardij BV.
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Frequently asked questions
About John Franklinstraat 68-1, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €375,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €375,000, which is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €455,455. The price per square metre is €7,812 based on the BAG floor area of 48 m². The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. There are 11 homes currently for sale in the John Franklinbuurt, with asking prices ranging from €350,000 to €695,000.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published an energy label for this home. The listing also does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor any information about the garden, balcony or insulation. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. The floor area of 48 m² comes from the BAG registration.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent has not published this field. Because the home was built in 1927, you cannot infer its energy performance from the year of construction alone. The neighbourhood data shows that 44.4% of homes in the John Franklinbuurt have an energy label D or lower, but this does not apply to this specific apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1927, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is why the area is flagged as a KCAF attention zone. The risk data does not replace a structural survey.
How noisy is the area around John Franklinstraat?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB, railway noise at 33 dB and aircraft noise at 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels are all under the applicable norms for the reference years 2022 and 2023.
What are the flooding and heat risks in this area?
The climate risk data for this address indicates pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The figures describe the broader postcode area rather than the home itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 336 metres away, with a Dirk at 431 metres and another Albert Heijn at 546 metres. An Aldi is at 581 metres and a second Dirk at 713 metres. In total there are 141 supermarkets within five kilometres. The nearest large supermarket is 0.6 km away according to CBS data, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are near John Franklinstraat 68-1?
The Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is just 82 metres away, making it the closest school to the apartment. The Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) is 336 metres away, and the Admiraal De Ruyterschool is at 424 metres. The nearest secondary school is 1.2 km away. There are 179 schools within five kilometres of the address.
How is the public transport in this part of Amsterdam?
The Marco Polostraat stop is 221 metres away and is served by tram and bus lines 13, 18 and 247. Jan van Galenstraat stop is at 341 metres with lines 7, 15 and N82, and Mercatorplein at 366 metres with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is about 2.1 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal at 528 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than the John Franklinbuurt specifically.
