A bright upper apartment on the Merwedeplein
This 1931 upper apartment sits on the Merwedeplein in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a quiet residential street with an open view. The asking price of €950,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €740,325. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,990, while this home is listed at €8,796 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and its position.
Inside the home
Spread over two floors, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 112 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the property is on the second living floor. The ground lease is municipal ownership, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off.
Life in Scheldebuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with." Another adds: "Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city." The district has about 2,385 inhabitants, and 38% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a close-knit, child-friendly area.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk, including a Coop and a Vomar. For primary education, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Maas is just around the corner. Tram line 12 stops at Waalstraat on your doorstep, and the Victorieplein stop, with lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84, is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €901,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €680,000 to €901,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 't Huys Makelaardij and 't Huys Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Merwedeplein 32-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €950,000 is 28% above the average asking price in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, which is €740,325. The price per square metre is €8,796, based on the agent's listed living area of 108 square metres, compared with the neighbourhood average of €7,990 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 112 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres. There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the home is on the second living floor.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €901,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 32%, from €680,000 to €901,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1931, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 362 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 394 metres and a Coop at 452 metres. For schools, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 223 metres away, and the Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is 338 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle at 1.7 km, and the BENU Apotheek Maas is 362 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Waalstraat, 92 metres away, served by tram line 12. The Victorieplein stop, 331 metres away, is served by tram and bus lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little village" where most people know each other, while another mentions the quiet streets and the proximity to the Beatrixpark and shopping streets. The reviews also note that traffic on the Scheldestraat can be busy and sometimes dangerous.
