Overtoom 170-2
WG-terrein, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment on the Overtoom
This apartment on the Overtoom sits in the lively WG-terrein area of Amsterdam, a district known for its mix of culture, shops and everyday bustle. The home dates from 1885 and is offered for €485,000. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,049,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €12,172, while this home works out at €8,509 per square metre based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The apartment has a living area of 57 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not provided further details about the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms is not known. The year of construction, 1885, is a fact about the building's age, but the listing gives no information about its condition or installations.
The WG-terrein neighbourhood
Residents of the district give the area an average score of 7.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants. It is a lively neighbourhood, but you can also find enough peace and quiet if you need it." Another resident notes: "Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport, which I use very often." A third review is less positive: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." The neighbourhood has about 2,550 inhabitants, and 64% of households are single-person households. The average household size is 1.5 people. This gives a sense of the area's character, but the reviews show it is a mixed experience. For more on the area, see [the WG-terrein neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt, is a ten-minute walk, and Huygens College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the tram stop 1e C. Huygensstraat is on your doorstep with tram line 1, and the Overtoom stop is just around the corner with trams 1, 12, 17 and night bus N83. Amsterdam Zuid station is about 2.6 kilometres away. The area is part of [the municipality of Amsterdam], which offers a wide range of amenities. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are reliable. There are no risk indications available for this address, such as noise, foundation or flooding levels. The listing does not provide any further address-related data.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Sweers & Boys.
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About Overtoom 170-2, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €485,000. This is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,049,000. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 57 m², comes to €8,509, while the neighbourhood average is €12,172 per m². The price verdict is based on the neighbourhood average asking price, not on the actual sale price.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 57 square metres. The agent has not provided a separate floor area in the listing. The price per square metre is calculated on the BAG figure. The average living area for homes in the neighbourhood is 87 square metres, so this apartment is smaller than the average, but the listing does not give details on the layout or number of rooms.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The year of construction is 1885, but the listing gives no information about insulation or heating installations. If you want to know the energy label, you would need to check the national energy label register, but that is not part of this listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not part of the agent's listing here. Without this figure, there is no comparison to make with the asking price. The address itself is complete, so the location data are reliable, but the WOZ value is simply not available in this listing.
What are the public transport options near this apartment?
The tram stop 1e C. Huygensstraat is on your doorstep, served by tram line 1. The Overtoom stop is just around the corner, with trams 1, 12, 17 and night bus N83. The Jan Pieter Heijestraat stop is a five-minute walk away, also with tram line 1. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 2.6 kilometres away. These are the stops and lines listed in the data, without travel times or destinations.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give the area an average score of 7.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do", mentioning museums, parks, shops and cafés. Another notes it is "very accessible by public transport". A third review is less positive, mentioning dirt and noise. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, and the score is for the district, not specifically for the WG-terrein neighbourhood.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 181 metres, which is on your doorstep. A Jumbo is at 250 metres, just around the corner, and a Lidl is at 343 metres, a couple of streets away. There is also another Albert Heijn at 552 metres and a SPAR at 571 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. These are the distances given in the data, so you have several options for groceries within easy reach.
Are there schools close to this apartment?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school is Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at 539 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Huygens College, a secondary school, is at 301 metres, about a five-minute walk. Other primary schools include Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs at 564 metres and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier at 622 metres. The distances are as given in the data, so you have a range of options for education nearby.
What is the average household size in the neighbourhood?
The average household size in the WG-terrein neighbourhood is 1.5 people. About 64% of households are single-person households, and 14% are households with children. The neighbourhood has around 2,550 inhabitants. These figures give a sense of the area's demographic character, but they do not say anything about this specific apartment or its suitability for any particular household type.
