A classic Amsterdam upper floor apartment
This upper floor apartment on the Nieuwe Achtergracht sits in the Sarphatistrook, part of the Weesperbuurt/Plantage district in Amsterdam. The home was built in 1887 and carries an A energy label. The asking price is €1,350,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €1,214,950.
The home itself
The apartment is on the second floor and has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 154 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 156 m². There is a balcony, and the home is described as being on a quiet road, on the water, in the centre and in a residential area. The property is freehold, with double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €363.
Life in the Sarphatistrook
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca". The neighbourhood itself has around 1,950 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. You can read more about the Sarphatistrook neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with an AH to go just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. The Dr. E. Boekmanschool is just around the corner, and the Metis Montessori Lyceum is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, about a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek de Castro is a couple of streets away. Tram line 7 stops at Roetersstraat on your doorstep, and Weesperplein metro station, with lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €1,255,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €848,000 to €1,255,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van der Linden Groep.
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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.
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About Nieuwe Achtergracht 136B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,350,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €1,255,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 156 m², is €8,654.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. It is an upper floor apartment on the second floor. The living area is 154 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 156 m². There is a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent. Heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1887, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 151 metres, with an AH to go at 212 metres. There are also two SPAR stores within about 400 metres. In total, there are 156 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Dr. E. Boekmanschool, a primary school, is 145 metres away. OBS Aldoende, another primary school, is at 416 metres. For secondary education, the Metis Montessori Lyceum is at 542 metres. There are 205 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 7 stops at Roetersstraat, 74 metres away. Weesperplein metro station, at 216 metres, serves lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, at 1,442 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €848,000 to €1,255,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2022 and 2023, from €996,000 to €1,273,000, before a slight dip in 2024.
