Max Havelaarlaan 157
Boekenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA third-floor apartment in Amstelveen's Boekenbuurt
This apartment sits on the second floor of a building from 1971, in the Boekenbuurt area of Amstelveen. The neighbourhood is a lively one, with a mix of ages and household types. With an asking price of €575,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €628,313. For context, there are currently 16 homes for sale in the area, and the average price per square metre for those is €6,120. This home is one of the apartments in Amstelveen currently on the market.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 119 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 118 square metres. The home has a volume of 378 cubic metres. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so energy costs will be in the middle range. The apartment is located on the second floor of the building.
Life in the Boekenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amstelveen give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another adds: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people." The neighbourhood itself has around 3,080 residents, with a mix of households, including many single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Boekenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The Lidl and Vomar supermarkets are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Brede School Omnibus is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo is also nearby. The GP practice Bovenuit is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Bankras pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Oranjebaan stop is just around the corner, served by bus lines 171, 300 and N30, and the tram stop Oranjebaan is nearby with lines 5, 6, 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 3.8 kilometres away. The municipality of Amstelveen offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Amstelveen page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home in the data. The address does have some risk indications, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with peat soil that is sensitive to settling. The climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding, current flood risk, flood risk in 2050, and heat stress both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ELAN Makelaars B.V. The listing is available through more than one source.
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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 Max Havelaarlaan 157, Amstelveen
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €575,000. This is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €628,313. The price per square metre is €4,873, based on the agent's listed floor area of 118 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €6,120.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, on the second floor of the building. The living area is 119 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 118 square metres. The volume of the home is 378 cubic metres.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, which was built in 1971. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually by the municipality. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has an area-level noise indication. Road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications for the area around the address, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The indication does not say anything about the actual condition of the foundation of this building.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Lidl and Vomar supermarkets are both just around the corner, about 330 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 784 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn and a Dirk, both around 900 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Amstelveen, Oranjebaan is about 205 metres away, served by bus lines 171, 300 and N30. The tram stop Oranjebaan is about 216 metres away, with tram lines 5, 6, 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 3.8 kilometres away.
What schools are close to this home?
Brede School Omnibus, a primary school, is about 430 metres away. Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo, also a primary school, is about 455 metres away. For secondary education, Futuris is about 430 metres away. There are also other schools within a short distance.
What do residents say about living in Amstelveen?
Residents across the municipality of Amstelveen give their living environment an average score of 7.95, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance." Another says: "Nice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people." These reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Boekenbuurt neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Boekenbuurt neighbourhood has around 3,080 residents. About 47% of households are single-person households, and 25% are households with children. The age spread includes 29% aged 65 or older and 27% aged 25 to 45. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 2,828 per square kilometre.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value, insulation details, or information about outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. As a result, these aspects of the home are not described. The available details are the number of rooms, the floor area, the energy label, and the year of construction.
