Nicolaas Witsenstraat 2D
Den Texbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA sunny perch above the Frederikspleinbuurt
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a building on the Nicolaas Witsenstraat, in the Frederikspleinbuurt, part of the De Weteringschans district in Amsterdam. The setting is described as a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area. The asking price of €575,000 is the lowest of the seven homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,471,429. That makes this one of the more accessible entry points into the local market, especially when you compare it with the wider supply of apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, the home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over the fifth floor. The living area is listed at 50 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The property includes a sunny terrace facing the southwest, and there is a roof terrace. It is a full ownership (volle eigendom), so there is no ground lease to factor in. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €100.
Life in the Frederikspleinbuurt
This is a compact urban pocket with around 960 residents, and a large share of single-person households. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed." Another describes it as lively: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do!" The reviews reflect two sides of the same coin, a place that is both sociable and busy. For a sense of what the Frederikspleinbuurt neighbourhood feels like, the mix of opinions is worth weighing.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus and ASVO are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, and the Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen is nearby. Tram stop Frederiksplein is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, where the urbanity level is very strong, with an address density of over 10,000 per km².
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home, show road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the KCAF notes that 100% of buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ME Makelaars B.V. and Huispedia. This listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is not available here.
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About Nicolaas Witsenstraat 2D, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is the lowest of the seven homes currently for sale in the Frederikspleinbuurt. It sits 61% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,471,429. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €17,016, while this home is listed at €11,500 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 50 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, located on the fifth floor. The living area is listed at 50 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The property includes a sunny terrace facing the southwest and a roof terrace. It is a full ownership property, so there is no ground lease.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. With label B, you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels, though actual costs depend on usage.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €100. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the roof. The exact scope of what is included is not detailed in the listing, so it is best to review the association's documents for specifics.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicate road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is at 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the KCAF notes that 100% of buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data indicate that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is indicated as elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Jumbo is just around the corner at about 123 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 134 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 333 metres, a Lidl at 348 metres, and a further Albert Heijn at 367 metres. All are within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is at 355 metres and ASVO at 388 metres, both within a five-minute walk. Basisschool Oscar Carré is at 611 metres and 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm at 689 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is at 819 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Frederiksplein is just around the corner at about 200 metres, served by lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. The Albert Cuypstraat tram stop with line 4 is at 287 metres, and the Van Woustraat bus stop with line N85 is at 308 metres. Amsterdam Amstel train station is at 2,064 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
Why is the year of construction not stated in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the construction year for this specific property is not available from the listing.
How many homes are currently for sale in this neighbourhood?
There are currently seven homes for sale in the Frederikspleinbuurt. The average asking price is €1,471,429 and the median is €1,175,000. The cheapest is this apartment at €575,000, and the most expensive is €3,300,000. The average living area of homes for sale here is 90 m².
