A pre-war apartment with a park view
This apartment on the Lekstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village within the city. The home is a between-floor apartment on the first living floor of a 1932 building, with a balcony and a free view over the park. The asking price is €695,000. For context, the wider market here shows apartments in Amsterdam with their own price dynamics.
Inside the home
The agent lists a living area of 88 m², while the BAG registration records 99 m². The home has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the property is held on a leasehold with an annual payment of €923. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €120. The setting is described as alongside a park, on a quiet road, with an unobstructed view.
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 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 the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood counts 2,385 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households. For a closer look at the area, the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, are both on your doorstep. The Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Victorieplein and Waalstraat are just around the corner, with lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is nothing to report on that front. The address-level risk data, based on public sources and indicative for the area rather than an inspection of this home, shows a medium foundation risk indication, which is common for buildings constructed before 1970. Noise from road traffic is measured at 53 dB Lden, above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, but heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including HuisPortaal and HuisPortaal 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 88-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price for this apartment on the Lekstraat is €695,000. The home is a between-floor apartment with a living area of 88 m² according to the agent, which works out to €7,898 per square metre. No comparison with the neighbourhood average is available, so there is no judgement on whether the price is high or low relative to the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a between-floor apartment on the first living floor, with four rooms in total. That includes two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home has a balcony and is described as having a free view over the park. The agent lists the living area as 88 m², while the BAG registration records 99 m².
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without this figure, there is no comparison to make with the asking price or any historical development to report.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1932, and the data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What public transport options are near this apartment?
The nearest tram and bus stops are Victorieplein and Waalstraat, both just around the corner, serving lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk away. This gives you access to both tram and bus networks without needing to travel far.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly place that feels like a village in the city, with good amenities and green spaces like the Beatrixpark. Some mention the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, along with overflowing rubbish bins.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation. The label itself does not indicate the condition of the building, only its energy performance.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Yes, two primary schools are on your doorstep: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, both about 100 metres away. A third primary school, 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal, is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Berlage Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk.
