A ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Lekstraat, a quiet road in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Built in 1932, it is part of a pre-war street scene that feels calm and residential. The asking price of €900,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the price is 24% above the average asking price of €727,000 in the neighbourhood. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its ground-floor position and garden.
The home itself
This apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 94 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 99 m². The property includes a rear garden, and it is located on the ground floor. The home is owned subject to ground rent, with the leasehold ending on 30-06-2050, and an annual fee of €1,332.72 with the option to buy it off. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof, wall and floor insulation, and the heating is via a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €188.36 per month.
A village feel in the city
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another resident mentions: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood has 2,385 inhabitants, with 45% aged between 25 and 45. This is the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, where the housing stock is entirely pre-war, according to CBS data.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, about a ten-minute walk, and the Rijn Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram and bus stop Waalstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €859,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €645,000 to €859,000. As for address-level risk indications, the road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and this is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including La Maison Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Lekstraat 188, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €859,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €900,000 is 5% above this WOZ value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it serves as a reference point for property tax purposes.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 m². The property includes a rear garden. The home is heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent states that the insulation includes roof, wall and floor insulation.
What is the ground rent situation?
The property is owned subject to ground rent, with the leasehold ending on 30 June 2050. The annual ground rent is €1,332.72, and there is an option to buy it off. This is a financial consideration for the buyer, as the ground rent will continue until the leasehold ends or is bought out. The homeowners' association fee is €188.36 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1932, which is before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This information is meant to inform, not to alarm.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, the road traffic noise at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Vomar supermarket is 323 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 387 metres away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 42 metres away, and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is 163 metres away. The Rijn Apotheek is 302 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is 1,866 metres away. Tram and bus stop Waalstraat is 63 metres away, with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84.
How do residents rate the Scheldebuurt district?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another resident mentions the quiet streets and the Beatrixpark nearby, but also notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of this home is not known from the listing. The year of construction is 1932, but no inference about the energy efficiency can be made from that alone.
