A bright upper apartment on IJburg
This upper apartment on Kiekstraat 40 sits in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, part of IJburg-West in Amsterdam. The home was built in 2006 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €525,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €821,288, so the price verdict is keen. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,914, while this home is listed at €5,585 per m². If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a balcony, and the volume is 243 m³. Heating is provided by district heating, and the property is held under municipal ground lease, which has been paid off until 31 December 2053. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €272.35.
Life in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.35, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones." Another resident, who grew up here, says: "I grew up here, great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know." The neighbourhood has 5,740 inhabitants, and 45% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. The streets are described by one resident as "Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey", but nature is all around. For more on the area, see the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Dekamarkt and Vomar are a couple of streets away. For primary education, SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg is on your doorstep, and the Willibrordschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Diemen-Noord, Huisartsen, about 1.9 km away, while the pharmacy, Apotheek IJburg-Centrum, is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the Lumièrestraat stop is just around the corner, served by tram and bus lines 26, 66, and N89. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 2.4 km away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €547,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €434,000 to €547,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Damstede Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kiekstraat 40, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €525,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €821,288. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,914, while this home is listed at €5,585 per m². The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared to the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper apartment has 3 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². There is a balcony, and the volume is 243 m³. The property is held under municipal ground lease, paid off until 31 December 2053.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €547,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 26%, from €434,000 in 2020 to €547,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 634 metres away. Dekamarkt is at 735 metres, and Vomar at 810 metres. A Jumbo is at 1.5 km, and a SPAR express at 2.7 km. All are within easy reach for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg, a special primary school, is just 111 metres away. The Willibrordschool, a primary school, is at 379 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is at 548 metres. Several other primary schools are within 600 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram and bus stop is Lumièrestraat, about 208 metres away, served by lines 26, 66, and N89. Diemerparklaan stop is at 233 metres with the same lines. The IJburg tram stop, served by line 26, is at 545 metres. The nearest train station is Diemen, at 2.4 km.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt an average score of 6.35, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the wide streets and good tram connection, but notes that connections to other neighbourhoods require transfers. Another resident, who grew up here, calls it a great neighbourhood with lots of memories. The reviews reflect personal experiences.
