A 1925 apartment with a village feel
Betondorp is a green, low-rise neighbourhood that residents describe as a village in the city. This apartment on Middenweg 560 sits on the first floor of a building from 1925, with a balcony and a spot along a quiet road and park. The asking price of €615,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €704,167, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed at an average of €7,834 per m² in this area.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 89 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 97 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal and has been paid off until 15 May 2055, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about.
Life in Betondorp
Residents of the Betondorp neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.11 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels. Social but also built in a very urban way on the edge of the city. Lots of greenery and children can play outside." Another adds: "People know each other and there is a village atmosphere." The lack of a supermarket is a recurring theme, with one resident noting: "You really have to go out to do your shopping." The neighbourhood has about 2,930 residents, and 60% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, with Jumbo and AH XL a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus, is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Diemen-Zuid and Diemer Apotheek Centrum are both about 850 metres away. Public transport is close by: tram and bus stops at Arent Krijtsstraat and Brinkstraat are just around the corner, with lines 29, N87, 320, 329 and N22. The nearest train station, Diemen Zuid, is about 1.2 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities within a short distance.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the home is in an area with a medium foundation risk indication, based on the 1925 construction on peat soil and the fact that all buildings in this postcode area predate 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 62 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and flood risk is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Roeleveld Makelaardij o.g. and their listing on Funda.
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About Middenweg 560, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Betondorp?
The asking price of €615,000 is 13% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €704,167, which is described as keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,834, while this home is listed at €6,340 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in Betondorp is €560,000, so this apartment sits above that but below the average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 89 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 97 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first floor. The property is heated by a central heating boiler and has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal and has been paid off until 15 May 2055. This means the annual ground rent has been settled in advance for that period. After that date, the situation may change, but the current arrangement is that the lease is fully paid up until then.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home does have roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, which may help, but the label itself indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency.
What do residents say about living in Betondorp?
Residents give Betondorp an average score of 7.11 out of 10, based on seven reviews. They describe it as a green, village-like neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels." Another notes: "People know each other and there is a village atmosphere." The main drawback mentioned is the lack of a supermarket for daily groceries.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar at 806 metres, followed by Jumbo at 853 metres and AH XL at 857 metres. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is 572 metres away, and Oecumenische Basisschool De Ark is 845 metres away. There are several other primary schools within a short distance, and the nearest secondary school is about 1.7 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are tram and bus stops at Arent Krijtsstraat and Brinkstraat, both about 330 metres away, with lines 29, N87, 320, 329 and N22. The nearest train station is Diemen Zuid, about 1.2 km away. This gives you options for getting around Amsterdam and beyond, though specific destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1925 on peat soil, and all buildings in this postcode area predate 1970, which are factors in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so the actual condition may vary.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise is above the norm at 62 dB Lden, while railway noise at 36 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB are both below the norm. This means road traffic is the main noise source to consider. These are area-level indications based on the 2022 and 2023 reference years.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rainfall. The flood risk from other sources is medium both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
