KNSM-laan 783
KNSM-eiland, Amsterdam
A waterside home on KNSM-eiland
Life on KNSM-eiland feels like living on a calm peninsula within Amsterdam, with wide streets, water on all sides and a distinct architectural character. This apartment sits on the fourth floor of a 1993 building, facing a quiet road and the water with an unobstructed view. The asking price of €775,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €736,050 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the price per square metre of €7,452 sits below the neighbourhood average of €9,036. For context, the wider market for apartments in Amsterdam shows a broad range of prices, and this home's price reflects its waterside setting.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 319 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 104 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 square metres. There is a balcony, and the property is described as fully insulated with a central heating boiler. The ownership structure is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold already bought off, so there is no ongoing ground rent. The homeowners' association fee is €205.86 per month.
The KNSM-eiland neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Oostelijk Havengebied district give their area an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident describes the district as a place where "the streets are wide, there are many trees, and there is plenty of space to sit outside or take a walk," adding that "the contact with the neighbours is very pleasant." Another appreciates the mix: "From new to dynamic. From rental to owner-occupied." The same resident notes that public transport is limited to the Veelaan side, and that at the weekend the cycle path can be noisy. A third resident is less positive, mentioning neglected green spaces and a long-running dispute with the municipality over playgrounds. The neighbourhood itself has 2,340 residents, and 52 per cent of households are single-person. For a fuller picture of the KNSM-eiland neighbourhood, the figures show a community with a strong share of older residents.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Achthoek is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Praktijk de Oostkaap, is a couple of streets away, while the pharmacy is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 65 stops on your doorstep at KNSM-laan, and the ferry F9 at Sporenburg is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive further options.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk indications, based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas, are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic, rail, air and industry all stay below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pappie & Van der Zee Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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About KNSM-laan 783, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €775,000. Homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an average price of €736,050 and a median of €724,500, with a range from €500,000 to €1,200,000. The average price per square metre for homes on the market here is €9,036, while this apartment is listed at €7,452 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €711,217.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 104 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 square metres. The total volume is 319 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is on municipal ground lease, but the perpetual leasehold has already been bought off. This means there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association fee is €205.86 per month. The home was built in 1993 and has an energy label A.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Oostelijk Havengebied district give their area an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the wide streets, the trees and the pleasant contact with neighbours. Another notes the mix of residents and the quiet feel despite being in Amsterdam, but mentions that public transport is limited to one side and that the cycle path can be noisy at weekends. A third resident is critical of neglected green spaces and a dispute over playgrounds.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows noise from road traffic at 45 dB Lden, rail at 36 dB, air traffic at 43 dB and industry at 48 dB, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement taken at this specific home. The figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and relate to the 2022 to 2024 reference years.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on the condition of this particular building's foundation.
How is the neighbourhood for flooding and heat?
The climate risk indications for this address show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from surrounding water is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 550 metres away, and a Jumbo is about 700 metres away. Further options include another Albert Heijn at about 1.4 kilometres, a Vomar at about 1.7 kilometres and a SPAR express at about 1.7 kilometres. In total there are 112 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Achthoek, a primary school with 415 pupils, is about 514 metres away. Montessori Lyceum Pax, a secondary school with 378 pupils, is about 676 metres away. Other primary schools within a reasonable distance include Montessorischool Op de Kade at 820 metres and Piet Hein at 971 metres. A day-care centre is about 600 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 65 stops at KNSM-laan about 100 metres from the door, and also at Levantplein about 150 metres away. The ferry F9 at Sporenburg is about 490 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, about 2.1 kilometres from the home.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 20 homes for sale in the KNSM-eiland neighbourhood. In the recent period, 60 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €711,217 and an average time on the market of 36 days. The average floor area of homes sold here is 90 square metres.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent also describes the home as fully insulated. The neighbourhood has a high share of efficient labels, with 52.4 per cent of homes at label A and 4.8 per cent at label A+ or higher.





