A bright new-build above the city
This is a brand new upper-floor apartment in Elzenhagen-Zuid, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam-Noord that feels a world away from the bustle. The home sits on the third floor of a recently completed building, with a private parking spot included. At €590,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €727,273. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,527, while this home asks €5,960 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its efficient layout and modern build.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a bovenwoning, a classic Dutch upper-floor home, spread over one level with four rooms. The living area is listed at 99 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 98 square metres. The total volume comes to 297 cubic metres. As a new build, it comes with an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively low energy costs. The apartment is offered with a parking spot, and the agent has not specified any additional outdoor space such as a balcony or garden.
Life in Elzenhagen-Zuid
Elzenhagen-Zuid is a small, relatively new neighbourhood, with most homes built after 2010. It is home to around 1,830 people, and a large share of households are single-person, at 77 percent. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, safe and green", noting that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca". A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also points to litter around the waste containers as a recurring issue. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Elzenhagen-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a Lidl a couple of streets away. For schools, the secondary school Bredero is a five-minute walk, and the primary school Kindercampus Mokum is just as close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Onkenhout en Zwanenburg in Landsmeer, about 3 kilometres away, while the pharmacy and the BovenIJ Ziekenhuis are both within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: the bus stop G.J. Scheurleerweg is on your doorstep with lines 34, 39 and 245, and the metro station Noord is a five-minute walk with lines 34, 37, 39, 52, 245 and N91. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 3.2 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as medium, as is flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van de Steege Projectmakelaars and their listing on Funda.
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About Meerluststraat 69, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €590,000 is 19 percent below the average asking price in Elzenhagen-Zuid, which is €727,273. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,527, while this home asks €5,960 per square metre. This comparison is based on the agent's listed floor area of 99 square metres. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the lower side relative to the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, located on the third floor. It has four rooms in total, spread over one level. The living area is listed at 99 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 98 square metres. The total volume is 297 cubic metres. The home is a new build and comes with a parking spot. No garden or balcony is mentioned in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is based on the building's characteristics as registered, and for a new build, this is typically a strong performance. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing, so exact monthly amounts are not stated.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the address level. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it is meant to give a general sense of the risk in the area rather than a definitive assessment of the property itself.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The data is provided to give an impression of the acoustic environment around the home.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rain, is at a medium level. Flood risk from other sources is also indicated as medium, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a prediction for this specific home. The data comes from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, located about 335 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo and a Lidl are both about 712 metres away, a couple of streets further. There is also a Lidl and a PLUS at about 926 metres. These distances are measured as the crow flies from the address. For daily groceries, the AH to go is the most convenient option, while the larger supermarkets offer a wider range.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest school is Bredero, a secondary school with 497 pupils, about 268 metres away. Kindercampus Mokum, a primary school, is about 277 metres away. Another primary school, abbs Elzenhagen, is about 350 metres away. These are all within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Vonk Amsterdam is about 712 metres away. The distances are measured as the crow flies from the address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest public transport stop is G.J. Scheurleerweg, a bus stop about 210 metres away, with lines 34, 39 and 245. The metro station Noord is about 371 metres away, served by lines 34, 37, 39, 52, 245 and N91. There is also a bus stop at Amsterdam, Station Noord, about 356 metres away, with many lines including 100, 104, 110, 111, 112, 119 and several night lines. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 3.2 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Elzenhagen-Zuid has around 1,830 residents. The majority of households are single-person, at 77 percent, while 10 percent are households with children and 13 percent are households without children. The average household size is 1.3. The age distribution shows a large share of residents between 25 and 45 years old, at 56 percent. This suggests a relatively young population, with fewer children and older residents compared with the city average.
