A calm spot by the park
This apartment sits on the Olof Palmeplein in Buikslotermeerplein, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam North. The setting is described as being by a park, sheltered, in the centre and with an unobstructed view. With an asking price of €350,000, it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1987, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over the third floor of a five-storey building. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a balcony, and the property is held under perpetual leasehold, with the ground rent already bought off. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is B.
Life in Buikslotermeerplein
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.0, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I find the neighbourhood quiet and green", though they add that there has been violence and shops are closing. Another is "very satisfied", describing the area as green, clean and quiet, with a nice shopping centre and friendly people. A third is less enthusiastic, simply saying "Live in Amsterdam North, says enough". The neighbourhood has around 1,360 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For a closer look, you can read more about the Buikslotermeerplein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, while the Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner. For primary education, IKC De Buikslotermeer is a couple of streets away, and the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Noordam, is just around the corner as well. The GP practice is a bit further out,. Bus stops are close by: Olof Palmeplein, with lines 36, 38 and 39, is on your doorstep, and other stops are within a short walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 3.4 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €377,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €243,000 to €377,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 57 dB, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including De Haas makelaars & taxateurs o.z.
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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 Olof Palmeplein 68, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €377,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 55%, from €243,000 to €377,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, and it is located on the third floor of a five-storey building. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². There is a balcony. The property is held under perpetual leasehold with the ground rent already bought off.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all medium. These are indications at the area level, not a verdict on this property.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Albert Heijn is about 158 m away, and the Jumbo and Lidl are both around 492 m. The nearest primary school is IKC De Buikslotermeer at about 437 m. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Noordam, is about 297 m away, while the GP practice is further, at about 2.6 km. The nearest hospital, BovenIJ Ziekenhuis, is about 1.6 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Olof Palmeplein is about 80 m away, with lines 36, 38 and 39. Other stops, Th. Weeversweg and J. Drijverweg, are within about 216 m and 333 m respectively. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, at about 3.4 km. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.0, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is quiet and green, but notes recent violence and shop closures. Another is very satisfied, mentioning the green, clean and quiet surroundings. A third is less positive, simply saying "Live in Amsterdam North, says enough". These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €5,833, based on the agent's listed living area of 60 m². The average asking price per m² for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €5,826. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €399,000, and the median is €375,000. This home is the cheapest of the five currently on the market.
