A classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This upper maisonette sits on a quiet street in the Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood, part of the Overtoomse Sluis district in Amsterdam. Built in 1907, the home has a living area of 53 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 square metres. The asking price of €525,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €623,579, which the data describes as keen. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed across a wide price range.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It has a balcony, and the agent notes it is located on the third living floor. The home has double glazing and floor insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €175. The property subtype is listed as an upper maisonette.
Life in Cremerbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca". A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance of winkelcentrum de Poort, though they also point out daily mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has around 5,580 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood is part of a district where most homes date from before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn, a Jumbo and a Lidl all within a five-minute walk. Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is on your doorstep, and OBS Corantijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, a couple of streets away, and the Service Staring Apotheek is also close by. Tram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat, served by line 1, is just around the corner, and Witte de Withstraat with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83 is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €540,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €408,000 to €540,000. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Siewe Makelaars, Siewe Makelaars, and Siewe Makelaars Almere.
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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 Kanaalstraat 157-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €540,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 32%, from €408,000 to €540,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third living floor and has a balcony. The living area is 53 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 square metres. The volume is 176 cubic metres. The home is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €175.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, which contribute to keeping the home warm. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken inside the home. The reference years are 2022 for road and aircraft noise, and 2023 for railway noise.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 204 metres. Another Albert Heijn is about 315 metres away, and both a Jumbo and a Lidl are about 390 metres away. A further Albert Heijn is at 449 metres. All of these are within a five-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, a primary school, is on your doorstep at about 155 metres. OBS Corantijn, another primary school, is about 459 metres away, a five-minute walk. There is also Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje 2e Montessori-School at 463 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Rhijnvis Feithstraat, served by line 1, is just around the corner at about 241 metres. Witte de Withstraat, with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is about 415 metres away. Corantijnstraat, with lines 1, 15 and 17, is at 432 metres. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.8 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
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 mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed positively in recent years. A third resident highlights the greenery and quiet at night, but also mentions mess around waste containers.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
In the Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood, there are currently 57 homes for sale. The average asking price is €623,579, with a median of €545,000. Prices range from €345,000 to €1,250,000. The average asking price per square metre is €10,022, and the average living area is 64 square metres. This home's asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average.
