A classic Amsterdam upper apartment
This upper apartment on the Kinderdijkstraat sits in the Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a quiet residential pocket of Amsterdam. Built in 1936, it is a pre-war home with the character that comes with the era. The asking price of €495,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,216,263, a difference of 59 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,580, while this home is listed at €8,684 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is one of 19 apartments currently for sale in the area, and it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 57 square metres, while the BAG registration records 56 square metres. The home has a balcony and is situated on the first living floor, facing a park and a quiet road in a residential area. The property is a municipal leasehold, with the ground rent set at €1,386.27 per year until the lease ends on 15 September 2060. The agent notes floor insulation and a central heating boiler, and the homeowners' association fee is €332.99 per month. The energy label is D.
The Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,170 residents, and a large share of them live alone. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the wider area as a quiet, green place with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring annoyance. Another resident, writing about the district, calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green, with a nice mix of people. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the local area, you can read more about [the Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Aldi a five-minute walk. For primary education, Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren and IBS Elif Amsterdam are both a couple of streets away. The Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk. Public transport is close by: bus line 62 stops at President Kennedylaan on your doorstep, and the Waalstraat stop with tram lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84 is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [the municipality of Amsterdam] offers plenty beyond the immediate area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, the current and 2050 flood risk are both low, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including House of May Real Estate and Tel Krop Makelaars. The listing has been live since 7 September 2026.
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About Kinderdijkstraat 87-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is 59 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,216,263. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,580, while this home is listed at €8,684 per square metre. The price verdict is keen, which means it is on the low side compared with the average asking price in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 57 square metres, while the BAG registration records 56 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is situated on the first living floor, facing a park and a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is a municipal leasehold, with the ground rent set at €1,386.27 per year. The lease ends on 15 September 2060. The homeowners' association fee is €332.99 per month. The agent also notes that the home has floor insulation and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has floor insulation, which can help retain heat. The home was built in 1936, which is typical for this neighbourhood, where 95 percent of homes date from before 1945.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. This means road traffic is the main noise source to consider.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1936, before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication and not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The climate risk data for this address shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner at 306 metres, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 353 metres. Aldi is a five-minute walk at 529 metres, with Coop at 649 metres and Dirk at 693 metres. There are 145 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Several schools are within a short walk. Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren and IBS Elif Amsterdam are both a couple of streets away at 350 metres. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is at 373 metres, and there are also special education options nearby, including SO Alphons Laudy at 298 metres and HKC De Wereldboom at 333 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 62 stops at President Kennedylaan on your doorstep at 87 metres, and again at Maasstraat at 387 metres. The Waalstraat stop, with tram lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84, is a five-minute walk at 428 metres. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk at 973 metres, giving you access to the national rail network.
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 the wider area as a quiet, green place with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring annoyance. Another resident, writing about the district, calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green, with a nice mix of people. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Rijnbuurt-Midden has around 2,170 residents, with 54 percent living alone. The average household size is 1.6 people. About 16 percent of households have children, while 30 percent are households without children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 47 percent of the population. Of the 1,260 homes in the neighbourhood, 23 percent are owner-occupied.
