A classic Amsterdam apartment with a village feel
This three-bedroom apartment on the Lekstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village. The home is on the second floor of a 1934 building, and the asking price is €647,500. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €740,325, while the average for apartments in Amsterdam is not stated here.
Inside the home
The apartment spans three floors and offers three rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 76 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is situated on a quiet road in a residential area with a free view. The leasehold is municipal property, with the ground rent paid off until 31 December 2058. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €183.56.
Life in the Scheldebuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider 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 notes: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident mentions busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood has 2,385 inhabitants, and 45% of them are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Three primary schools are within a short walk, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal on your doorstep. The Rijn Apotheek is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, the Waalstraat stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is, of course, the city itself.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €479,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 35% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €328,000 to €479,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including River Makelaardij B.V. and River Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Lekstraat 69-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €647,500 is 35% above the WOZ value of €479,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 76 m², is €8,520.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 76 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1934, before 1970. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources such as KCAF.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a verdict on this particular home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 283 metres away, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 348 metres, and an Aldi at 469 metres. A Coop and another Albert Heijn are also within about 500 metres. So daily groceries are well covered within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is just 76 metres away, and IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both about 130 metres away. There are also secondary schools within about 800 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Waalstraat stop is about 102 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Victorieplein stop is at 382 metres with additional lines. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says it feels like a cosy little village where people know each other. Another mentions the quiet streets and green spaces, but notes busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €183.56. This is stated in the listing.
