A 1926 apartment in Amsterdam's John Franklinbuurt
This apartment on the Marco Polostraat sits in the John Franklinbuurt, a pocket of the Van Galenbuurt in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1926, a year that places it among the older housing stock of the area. The asking price is €525,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed across a wide range, and this one sits within it.
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing alone.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 56 square metres according to the BAG registration, which is the basis for the price per square metre of €9,375. The agent has not published further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor about any garden, balcony, or garage. The year of construction is 1926, a fact that tells you about the building's age but nothing about its condition.
The John Franklinbuurt
Residents across the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood 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 describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years, with more options for entertainment and hospitality, and a growing number of younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood counts 1,870 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 59 percent.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rosa Boekdrukker is on your doorstep, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner. The tram stop Marco Polostraat, served by lines 13, 18 and 247, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.1 kilometres away. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam, where such amenities are typically within reach. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970, with 100 percent of properties in this postcode area built before that year. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress as medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
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 255H, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €525,000. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 56 square metres, is €9,375. No other price information is given in the listing, and no comparison with neighbourhood averages is provided.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 56 square metres. This is the figure used for the price per square metre calculation.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot assess the home's energy performance from the listing alone. The year of construction is 1926, but no conclusions about insulation or energy efficiency can be drawn from that fact.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation, but it is not included here, so no comparison with the asking price or any historical development can be made. If you need the WOZ value, it is not available from this listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, with 100 percent of properties in this postcode area built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 244 metres, followed by a Dirk at 384 metres and an Aldi at 501 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within about 800 metres. This means daily groceries are within a short walk from the home.
Which schools are close to this address?
The nearest primary school is Rosa Boekdrukker at 112 metres, followed by Islamitische basisschool Al Maes at 244 metres and Joop en Willy Westerweel at 343 metres. Several other primary schools are within 500 metres. The nearest secondary school is about 1.2 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The tram stop Marco Polostraat is at 126 metres, served by lines 13, 18 and 247. The bus stop Jan Evertsenstraat 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. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan at about 2.1 kilometres.
What is the John Franklinbuurt like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy" with lots of amenities, parks, and bars. Another calls it "calm, green and evolving", noting it has improved over the years. A third mentions the greenery and trees but also points out hygiene issues around waste containers.
