A high-rise home with open views
This apartment sits on the 12th floor of a building on Max Havelaarlaan, in the Boekenbuurt area of Amstelveen. The home was built in 1971 and has an energy label C. With a price of €615,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €771,759. For context, apartments in Amstelveen are listed at an average of €6,058 per square metre.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating. It is offered as full ownership, and there is a balcony with a free view over the residential area.
Life in the Boekenbuurt
The Boekenbuurt is a residential area with about 3,070 residents, and a large share of them live alone. Residents of the municipality of Amstelveen give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 58 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 reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. For more on the area, see the Boekenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Vomar supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Brede School Omnibus is a couple of streets away, and secondary school Futuris is also nearby. The GP practice Bovenuit is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Bankras is just around the corner. Bus stops at Oranjebaan and Bankrashof are within a few minutes' walk, served by lines 171, 300, N30, 5, 6, 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 3.8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €544,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €417,000 to €544,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Admiraal ERA Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Max Havelaarlaan 197, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €615,000 is 20% below the average asking price in the Boekenbuurt, which is €771,759. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,058, while this home is listed at €5,302 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is listed as 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the 12th floor with a free view over the residential area.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €544,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €417,000 to €544,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area notes that 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Lidl and Vomar supermarkets are both about 330 metres away, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 784 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 47 supermarkets within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Brede School Omnibus, a primary school, is about 430 metres away. Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo is about 455 metres away. For secondary education, Futuris is about 430 metres away. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Amstelveen, Oranjebaan, about 205 metres away, served by lines 171, 300 and N30. The tram stop Oranjebaan is about 216 metres away, with lines 5, 6, 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 3.8 km away.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so energy costs may be moderate. The agent states that the home has double glazing. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
