A classic Amsterdam apartment with a village feel
This spacious apartment on the Lekstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. The street itself is quiet, and the apartment is on the fourth floor of a 1932 building. With an asking price of €1,050,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €727,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €7,582, while this home comes in at €7,955 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and character.
A home with room to spread out
This apartment offers 132 square metres of living space, spread over two floors, with four rooms in total. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it a practical layout for a couple or a small family. The home has double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. There is a balcony, and the apartment is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly fee of €187. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the current period running until 07-01-2050, and an annual canon of €1,186.52 that can be bought out.
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 describes it as "a village in the city", with the Beatrixpark nearby and the shopping streets of Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat within walking distance. The same resident notes that traffic on the Scheldestraat can be busy and sometimes dangerous. A third resident echoes that, adding that rubbish bins are often too full. The neighbourhood has around 2,385 inhabitants, and 48% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far away, with a Vomar just around the corner, an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. For primary education, both IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are on your doorstep, while Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, about 1.9 kilometres away, and the Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: the Victorieplein stop, with trams and buses on lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84, is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. As for the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren Makelaars and Funda.
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About Lekstraat 66-4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,050,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in Scheldebuurt-Oost, which is €727,000. That is 44% above the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre is €7,955, while the average for the area is €7,582. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood, so they give a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 132 square metres of living space spread over two floors. It has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor of the building. The volume is 451 cubic metres. This is a generous amount of space for an apartment in this part of Amsterdam.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, which supports the label. The home is heated by a combi boiler. No specific energy cost figures are given in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the current period running until 07-01-2050. The annual canon is €1,186.52, and there is an option to buy out the ground lease. This is a common arrangement for apartments in Amsterdam, and the end date is still more than two decades away, which gives some certainty about the ground lease costs for the foreseeable future.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €187. This fee typically covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas, insurance and possibly a reserve fund for future repairs.
What is the noise situation like at this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Noise from rail traffic is 39 dB Lden and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this building?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1932, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. It means there is a possibility of foundation issues, but it does not confirm any problems.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this area?
Area-level climate data indicates that the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area, not predictions for this specific home.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are two primary schools on your doorstep: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, both about 140 metres away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a couple of streets away at 298 metres. For secondary education, Berlage Lyceum is about 551 metres away. These distances are measured from the property, so the school run would be very short for primary-aged children.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest stop is Victorieplein, about 171 metres away, which serves trams and buses on lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Waalstraat stop is 278 metres away with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 959 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for getting around the city and beyond.
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. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly area that feels like a village in the city. The Beatrixpark is nearby, and the shopping streets of Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat are within walking distance. The main downsides mentioned are busy traffic on the Scheldestraat and sometimes overflowing rubbish bins.
