Kinderdijkstraat 59-2
Rijnbuurt-Midden · 1079 GD Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This 1936 upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a residential pocket of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings. With 89 square metres of living space spread over two floors, it has the proportions of a classic Amsterdam home. The last known asking price of €625,000 sat well below the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and at €7,022 per square metre it was on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €10,034 per square metre. This home has not been online since 27 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment had five rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom, arranged over two floors. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property was held under municipal ground lease with an end date of 15 September 2060, costing €1,336.66 per year, and the homeowners' association fee was €169.93 per month. The energy label was D, which meant heating costs would be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Rijnbuurt-Midden
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another notes the area is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". The neighbourhood itself is home to around 2,220 people, with a high proportion of single-person households. The area is well served by public transport, with metro line 54 mentioned by one resident as making the district easily accessible. The Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood has a very high address density of 5,375 per square kilometre, reflecting its urban character.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily managed from this address. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, are both just around the corner. The Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice is further out. For public transport, the President Kennedylaan bus stop with line 62 is on your doorstep, and the Waalstraat tram stop with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84 is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities of a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, was €731,000, and the asking price of €625,000 was 15% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €551,000 to €731,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB, railway noise at 37 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Baerle Makelaars, Van Baerle Makelaars on Funda and Van Baerle Makelaars as Certified Expat Broker.
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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 Kinderdijkstraat 59-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, was €731,000. The asking price of €625,000 was 15% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €551,000 to €731,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had five rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom, arranged over two floors. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property was held under municipal ground lease with an end date of 15 September 2060, costing €1,336.66 per year, and the homeowners' association fee was €169.93 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
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 1936, and the area-level data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The indication does not constitute a structural assessment of this particular property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is approximately 239 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at about 296 metres and an Aldi at roughly 470 metres. A Coop and another Albert Heijn are also within walking distance. This gives several options for daily groceries within a short walk of the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are just around the corner: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, both at approximately 261 metres. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is at about 296 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is around 700 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The President Kennedylaan bus stop with line 62 is about 128 metres away. The Waalstraat tram stop, served by lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84, is at roughly 349 metres. Amsterdam RAI train station is approximately 1,022 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This was a mid-range label, so heating costs would be moderate rather than minimal. The label reflects the official energy performance rating of the home and does not indicate any specific structural condition. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
How did the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 for 89 square metres worked out at €7,022 per square metre, based on the agent's listing. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €10,034, so this apartment was priced below that average. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €625,000.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees", while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease with an end date of 15 September 2060. The annual ground rent was €1,336.66. This is a fixed arrangement with a known end date, which means the lease situation is clearly defined for the foreseeable future.
