A classic Amsterdam upper apartment
This upper apartment on the Lekstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. The home was built in 1928 and carries energy label D, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price of €625,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €764,267 for homes in this neighbourhood, a comparison that puts it on the keen side. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,348, while this home is listed at €7,267 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper apartment (bovenwoning) spans one floor on the third living level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has a balcony and a volume of 300 m³. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off. The homeowners' association fee is €266 per month.
Life in Scheldebuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another resident notes: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, and a third resident echoes that, adding that rubbish bins are often too full. The neighbourhood itself has 2,385 inhabitants, with 45% aged between 25 and 45. For a closer look at the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a close-knit, child-friendly area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Coop are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk, and the Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner. The Waalstraat tram stop is on your doorstep, with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84, and Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970, and the area-level climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now, rising to elevated 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 Beekman Makelaardij o.g. b.v. on Funda, Pararius and their own website.
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About Lekstraat 178-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €764,267 for homes currently for sale in Scheldebuurt-Oost. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €695,000, and prices range from €425,000 to €1,500,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 86 m², the price per m² is €7,267, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €7,348 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third living level. The living area is listed as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home also has a balcony and a total volume of 300 m³. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. In the neighbourhood, 53.8% of homes for sale have label C, and 23.1% have label D or lower, so this home is in line with a significant portion of the local housing stock.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this location?
The area-level climate indications show a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea now and in 2050, and medium heat stress currently, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area around the address, based on the Klimaateffectatlas, and do not reflect an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 309 metres away, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn at 371 metres and the Coop at 469 metres are a couple of streets away. There are also two more supermarkets within about 500 metres, including an Aldi, giving plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is just 65 metres away, on your doorstep. The IBS Elif Amsterdam and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both about 144 metres away, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Berlage Lyceum is about 549 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Waalstraat tram stop is just 71 metres away, on your doorstep, with tram and bus lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Victorieplein stop is about 365 metres away, with additional line 12. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.1 km away, a ten-minute walk, providing rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little village" where most people know each other. Another mentions the quiet streets and green spaces, but notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. These reviews reflect the district, not specifically Scheldebuurt-Oost.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value, and the floor area differs between the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The agent provides a living area of 86 m², while the BAG records 105 m².
