A bright apartment on the water
This modern apartment sits on Narva-eiland in the Houthavens-West neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a young district built on former harbour land. The home was completed in 2021 and carries an A++ energy label, an efficient label that points to low running costs. The asking price of €625,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the area is €1,253,733, which puts this home well below it. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
The apartment is on the third floor and spans one level, with two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 62 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The agent lists a volume of 210 m³. Outside, there is a balcony and a sunny terrace of 9 m² facing southeast, plus access to a parking garage. The home is heated with district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. It is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 August 2068. The homeowners' association fee is €138 per month.
Life in Houthavens-West
Houthavens-West is a relatively new part of Amsterdam, and residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 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 calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The district is still developing, as one reviewer notes: "IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby." Around 42% of residents are between 25 and 45, and just under half of households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, see [the Houthavens-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is a five-minute walk, and Het 4e Gymnasium is also within walking distance. The GP practice Medisch Kwartier is just around the corner, and the Spaarndammer Apotheek is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Pontsteiger ferry stop with lines F6 and F7 is a couple of streets away, and bus stops on Houtmankade and Spaarndammerstraat are nearby, served by lines 48, 22 and N81. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2 km away. The wider surroundings fall under [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise 44 dB Lden, both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DSTRCT Amsterdam and DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties on Funda.
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About Narva-eiland 225, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €625,000 say about this apartment?
The asking price is €625,000, which is in line with the market when compared with the neighbourhood average. The average asking price in Houthavens-West is €1,253,733, so this home sits well below that figure. The price per square metre is €10,081, based on the agent's listed living area of 62 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €9,443.
How many rooms does this apartment have and what is the layout?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 62 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The volume is 210 m³. There is a balcony and a sunny terrace of 9 m² facing southeast, plus access to a parking garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running 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 home is heated with district heating, has underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The ground rent is paid off until 31 August 2068, and the homeowners' association fee is €138 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at area level. This is an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF. No foundation issues are indicated for this location.
What is the noise situation around this apartment?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is measured at 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn about 354 metres away, with a Jumbo at 556 metres and another Albert Heijn at 985 metres. For schools, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is 285 metres away and Onze Amsterdamse School is 305 metres. Het 4e Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 631 metres away. The GP practice Medisch Kwartier is 219 metres from the home.
How is this apartment connected to public transport?
The Pontsteiger ferry stop is about 305 metres away, served by lines F6 and F7. Bus stops are nearby on Houtmankade at 337 metres with line 48, and on Spaarndammerstraat at 373 metres with lines 22, 48 and N81. Amsterdam Centraal train station is approximately 2 km from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk indication for this address is medium, according to public climate data at area level. By 2050, the flood risk is indicated as low. This is an area-level indication from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The data does not specify the type of flooding, such as pluvial or river flooding.
