Narva-eiland 143
Houthavens-West · 1014 ZJ Amsterdam
A penthouse on the water in Houthavens-West
This penthouse apartment sits on the water in Houthavens-West, a young district in Amsterdam where the IJ harbour has been transformed into a residential area. The home was built in 2019 and carried an A+ energy label, an efficient label that pointed to modest energy costs. With a last known price of €1,500,000, the asking price was on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,253,733. For context, the apartments in Amsterdam market showed a wide range of prices. This home has not been online since 6 October 2026.
The home itself
This penthouse spans two floors on the third living level, with four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was 168 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 163 m². The home has a roof terrace and a parking space in the underground car park. It is fully insulated with HR glazing and heated by district heating. The property was municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently prepaid, and the homeowners' association fee was €276 per month.
Life in Houthavens-West
Houthavens-West is a new neighbourhood, built entirely after 2010, with a mix of apartments and a handful of family homes. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," while another notes it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has around 4,600 residents, and the urbanity level is very strongly urban. You can read more about the Houthavens-West neighbourhood on our page.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice Medisch Kwartier is on your doorstep, and the Spaarndammer Apotheek is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with Jumbo a five-minute walk. Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School are both just around the corner for primary education. Bus stop Spaarndammerstraat, a couple of streets away, is served by lines 22, 48 and N81, and the ferry at Pontsteiger is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 53 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050, while heat stress is low now and medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Thoma Post Makelaars Amsterdam on Funda.
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About Narva-eiland 143, Amsterdam
What did the asking price of €1,500,000 mean for this penthouse?
The asking price was €1,500,000, which was 20% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,253,733. The price per square metre was €8,929 based on the agent's listed living area of 168 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre was €9,443, so this home was priced slightly below that figure. The price verdict was on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this penthouse have?
According to the agent, this penthouse had four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The home is located on the third living level and has a roof terrace. There is also a parking space in the underground car park. The total volume was 559 m³, and the living area was 168 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 163 m².
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also stated the home was fully insulated with HR glazing and heated by district heating. The energy label was a formal classification, and the insulation details come from the agent's description of the property.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property was municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently prepaid. This meant the leasehold had been bought off in perpetuity, so there was no ongoing ground rent payment to the municipality. The homeowners' association fee was €276 per month. This is a common structure for apartments in Amsterdam, particularly in newer developments.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication based on the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF data, not an inspection of this specific home. The indication suggests that foundation issues are not a particular concern in this area, but it does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
How noisy is the area around this penthouse?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications. They describe the general sound environment rather than the specific acoustic performance of this home.
What supermarkets are near this penthouse?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, about 220 metres away, which is just around the corner. Jumbo is about 448 metres away, a five-minute walk. A second Albert Heijn is about 916 metres away, and Ekoplaza is just over a kilometre away. Within five kilometres there are 127 supermarkets in total, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are just around the corner: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout at 160 metres and Onze Amsterdamse School at 190 metres. De Zeeheld primary school is about 537 metres away, and Het 4e Gymnasium secondary school is about 541 metres away. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is about 914 metres away. All distances are measured from the property.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Spaarndammerstraat is about 243 metres away, served by lines 22, 48 and N81. Houtmankade bus stop is about 320 metres away with line 48. The ferry at Pontsteiger is about 360 metres away with lines F6 and F7. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.1 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," while another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." These reviews cover the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
