A classic Amsterdam apartment in John Franklinbuurt
This apartment on the Marco Polostraat sits in the John Franklinbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam West that feels calm and green. The building dates from 1926, so it carries the character of the era. The asking price is €480,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this area is €528,611, and the median is €437,500. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range for the neighbourhood.
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The living area is 45 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 60 m². The price per square metre works out to €10,667 based on that BAG figure. The listing gives no further details about the layout, so the number of rooms and bedrooms is not stated.
Life in John Franklinbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also notes that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood itself has 1,870 residents, and 59% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dirk and an Aldi. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker is on your doorstep, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner. For public transport, the Marco Polostraat stop is on your doorstep with tram and bus lines 13, 18 and 247. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.1 km away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam. The address data shows no specific risk indications for noise, foundation or flooding at this location.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Heeren Makelaars.
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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 Marco Polostraat 251-3, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €480,000. The market data for the neighbourhood shows an average asking price of €528,611 and a median of €437,500, so this home sits between the two. The price per square metre is €10,667 based on the BAG living area of 45 m².
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 45 m² according to the BAG registration. This is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 60 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms, so the layout is not known from the listing.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the WOZ value of this apartment?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without it, there is no comparison to make between the asking price and the municipal valuation.
What are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 233 metres, which is just around the corner. A Dirk is at 378 metres, and an Aldi is at 492 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a short walk: another Albert Heijn at 539 metres and another Dirk at 824 metres.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Marco Polostraat stop is at 113 metres, with tram and bus lines 13, 18 and 247. The Jan Evertsenstraat stop is at 307 metres with bus lines 18 and 247. The Mercatorplein stop is at 360 metres with tram and bus lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan at 2.1 km.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The John Franklinbuurt has 1,870 residents, and 59% of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38. One resident describes the area as calm, safe and green, while another mentions the amenities and parks. A third resident notes that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
The address data shows no specific risk indications for noise, foundation or flooding at this location. This means there are no area-level warnings to report for these categories.
