Marco Polostraat 255-1
John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Marco Polostraat sits in the John Franklinbuurt, part of the Van Galenbuurt district in Amsterdam. It is a lively, very strongly urban area with a high address density, and the home is set on a quiet road. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €455,455. For context, [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/) are the property type on offer here.
The home itself
Built in 1926, this is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 45 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 48 m². The home has a balcony, a volume of 158 m³, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ownership subject to ground lease, with an annual fee of €366 and the option to buy it off. The energy label is D.
Life in the John Franklinbuurt
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another mentions a neighbourhood in development, with amenities and a beach nearby, and being quickly out of the city into greenery. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,870 residents, with a high share of one-person households. You can read more about [the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/john-franklinbuurt-amsterdam/).
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away, and the nearest primary school, Rosa Boekdrukker, is on your doorstep. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Mercator, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a ten-minute walk. Tram and bus stop Marco Polostraat is on your doorstep with lines 13, 18 and 247, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/) offers extensive further amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The address has area-level risk indications: road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
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About Marco Polostraat 255-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €425,000. Compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €455,455, this is a keen price. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 48 m², is €8,854.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor, with a living area of 45 m² according to the BAG registration and 48 m² according to the agent. There is also a balcony.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so energy costs may be moderate. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ownership subject to ground lease, with an annual fee of €366. There is an option to buy off the ground lease. This is a common arrangement for older properties in Amsterdam.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates road traffic noise of 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1926, and the area is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 244 metres, with Dirk at 384 metres and Aldi at 501 metres. There are also further options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 537 metres and a Dirk at 811 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Rosa Boekdrukker at 112 metres, followed by Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) at 244 metres and Joop en Willy Westerweel at 343 metres. Secondary education is available at 1.2 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram and bus stop Marco Polostraat is at 126 metres, with lines 13, 18 and 247. Jan Evertsenstraat bus stop is at 314 metres with lines 18 and 247, and Mercatorplein tram stop is at 360 metres with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is at 2.1 kilometres.
What do residents say about the area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet, green neighbourhood with good amenities, while another describes a neighbourhood in development with a beach nearby. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
