A bright apartment by the water
This upper-floor apartment on Klaas Katerstraat 34 sits in the Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a part of Osdorp-Midden. Built in 2003, the home is positioned by a park, along a quiet road and next to the water, which gives the setting a calm, open feel. With an energy label A, it is an efficient home to run. The asking price of €390,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 19% below the average asking price of €482,583 in this part of the city. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a three-room layout with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all spread over a single floor on the third storey. The living area measures 76 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 77 square metres. A balcony is present, and the home has a volume of 239 cubic metres. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 15 December 2050, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about for decades. The homeowners association fee comes to €256 per month.
Life in Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid
Residents give the Zuidwestkwadrant-Zuid neighbourhood an average score of 6.58, based on four reviews. One resident describes the area as adequate, noting plenty of educational opportunities and supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo, with the centre about a fifteen-minute walk away. They also mention many playgrounds, making it family-friendly, though parking space is limited and rubbish on the ground is sometimes an issue. Another resident is less positive, mentioning explosions, arguments and rubbish, while a third says the area is nice for walking and cycling, with the city accessible from all sides. The neighbourhood counts around 6,200 residents, and the housing stock is largely made up of apartments built between 1990 and 2010.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Lidl a short walk further. For school, Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West is on your doorstep, and De Odyssee primary school is just around the corner. The Parkrand Apotheek is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice is in Badhoevedorp, about a ten-minute walk further out. Tram and bus stops at Baden Powellweg are on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 28 and N83, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, where the city's wider network of amenities is at your disposal.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €415,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 6% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €299,000 to €415,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Expat Housing Network on Funda, Pararius and Huispedia. The main listing is with Expat Housing Network.
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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 Klaas Katerstraat 34, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €390,000 sits 6% below the WOZ value of €415,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 39%, from €299,000 in 2020 to €415,000 in 2025, reflecting the broader upward trend in Amsterdam property values.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is listed as 76 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 77 square metres. There is a balcony, and the total volume of the home is 239 cubic metres. The property is an upper-floor apartment, built in 2003.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient properties. The label reflects the energy performance of the building as registered, and with label A you can generally expect modest heating and electricity bills, though actual costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 15 December 2050. This means the ground rent has been settled in advance for the coming decades, so there is no annual ground lease payment to budget for until that date. After 2050, the situation would need to be reviewed, but for now the lease is fully paid up.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The homeowners association fee is €256 per month. This contribution goes towards the maintenance of the shared parts of the building, such as the communal areas, the exterior and possibly the roof and foundations. The exact scope of what the fee covers depends on the association's budget and the building's maintenance plan, which you can review before purchase.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data on the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is assessed as low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 2003, which is relatively recent.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water on the street during intense downpours. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not assessments of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 278 metres, with Jumbo at 655 metres and Lidl at 733 metres. For schools, Yuverta vmbo Amsterdam-West is on your doorstep at 78 metres, and De Odyssee primary school is at 251 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, including Basisschool de Wereldburger and Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Horizon.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram and bus stop Baden Powellweg is on your doorstep at about 70 metres, served by lines 1, 28 and N83. The Koos Vorrinkweg bus stop is at 378 metres with line N83, and the Hoekenes tram stop is at 497 metres with lines 1 and 28. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2.7 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
