A historic upper floor on the water
This upper-floor apartment sits on Oudeschans, a quiet street along the water in the heart of Amsterdam. The year 1824 makes this one of the older homes in the area, and the setting is described as calm, with a free view. At €695,000, the asking price was in line with the market, and it matched the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself spans one floor and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 73 m², while the BAG registration records 69 m². It had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered as freehold property. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €100. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
Life in Uilenburg
Uilenburg is a small island neighbourhood with roughly 1,255 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.91, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another adds: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." The reviews reflect a friendly, quiet atmosphere, though they describe the district rather than this specific street. For more context, see the Uilenburg neighbourhood.
Daily essentials and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner, with a SPAR and an Albert Heijn both a couple of streets away. De Witte Olifant primary school is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy is also close by. For public transport, bus stops at IJtunnel are just around the corner, and Nieuwmarkt metro station is a couple of streets away with lines 51, 53 and 54. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital OLVG, locatie Oost is within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. The address does carry some area-level indications worth noting. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are public data at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
The agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oudeschans 17-1, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €695,000 sat right at the average for homes at the time for sale in Uilenburg, which was €694,083. The median asking price was €692,500, and prices range from €325,000 to €1,200,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €9,507, while this home was listed at €9,521 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was an upper-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The volume is 305 m³. The agent listed the living area at 73 m², while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home is described as being on a quiet road, by the water, in the centre, with a free view.
What does the energy label G mean for this home?
The label reflects the overall energy performance of the building, which dates from 1824. The home did had double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. No further energy details were stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €100. This was the amount stated in the listing. The property was offered as freehold, meaning full ownership. No further details about what the association fee covers were mentioned in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 47 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and describe the area, not the soundproofing of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, in this case 1824, and the area being a KCAF attention zone where 80% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
A SPAR is just around the corner at about 289 metres, and an Albert Heijn is similarly close at 294 metres. An Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 371 metres. In total, there are 148 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are easily within reach.
Which schools are near this apartment?
De Witte Olifant primary school is on your doorstep at about 198 metres. The St. Antoniusschool is just around the corner at 313 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 2 kilometres away. A childcare centre is also close by at roughly 300 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops at IJtunnel are just around the corner, with lines N91 and N93 at one stop and lines 305, 314, 316, 391, N06, N07, N11, N14 and N94 at another. Nieuwmarkt metro station is a couple of streets away, served by lines 51, 53 and 54. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 900 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood of Uilenburg like?
Uilenburg has about 1,255 residents, with 62% living alone and an average household size of 1.5. Residents of the wider district rate it 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this street.
