Libau-eiland 15
Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
AreaA waterside apartment in Houthavens-West
This five-room apartment on Libau-eiland 15 sits right on the water in Houthavens-West, a young district in Amsterdam where the city meets the IJ. With a living area of 129 m² spread over three floors, the asking price of €995,000 works out at €7,713 per m². That is 21% below the average asking price of €1,253,733 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it sits on the low side of the local market. The listing does not state the year of construction, which means that detail is missing from the agent's description. For a sense of what else is on offer, you can compare with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
The apartment has five rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, across three floors with a volume of 342 m³. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation as well as HR glazing, and it is heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. There is a sunny terrace as outdoor space, and the property is municipal leasehold. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €310.33.
Living in Houthavens-West
Houthavens-West is a residential area built on former harbour land, with water on every side and a mix of modern apartment blocks. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". The neighbourhood has around 4,625 inhabitants, and most homes here were built after 2010. For more on what this part of the city is like, have a look at [the Houthavens-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is a five-minute walk for primary education. The GP practice Medisch Kwartier is on your doorstep, and the Spaarndammer Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus line 48 stops at Houtmankade a couple of streets away, and the Pontsteiger ferry is just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the wider [municipality of Amsterdam] is well served by public transport.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low now and in 2050, with a medium indication for heat stress.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered through multiple channels, including Lunshof Makelaardij Amsterdam and Lunshof Makelaardij Amstelveen on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Libau-eiland 15, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €995,000 is 21% below the average asking price of €1,253,733 for homes currently for sale in Houthavens-West. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €935,000, and prices range from €299,000 to €4,750,000. With a living area of 129 m², the price per m² comes to €7,713, based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 342 m³, and the living area is 129 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a sunny terrace as outdoor space, and the property is municipal leasehold with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €310.33.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has an energy label of A+++, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation as well as HR glazing. Heating is provided by district heating with underfloor heating throughout the home. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features described by the agent.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data. Without a WOZ value, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €995,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise of 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is measured at 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication based on open data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, both now and in 2050, with a medium indication for heat stress.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 306 metres away, just around the corner, and a Jumbo is 384 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is 796 metres away, with an Ekoplaza at 917 metres. In total, there are 129 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Amsterdam.
What schools are close to this home?
Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is the nearest primary school at 280 metres, followed by Onze Amsterdamse School at 321 metres and De Zeeheld at 384 metres. For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 678 metres away. There are 171 schools within five kilometres of the address, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 48 stops at Houtmankade, 168 metres away, and the Spaarndammerstraat stop with lines 22, 48 and N81 is 344 metres away. The Pontsteiger ferry with lines F6 and F7 is 234 metres from the home. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 1,925 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", while another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
Why is the year of construction not stated in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is missing from the property description.
