Overtoom 242H
WG-terrein, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This ground-floor apartment on the Overtoom sits in the lively WG-terrein area of Amsterdam, a district that residents describe as bustling yet with quiet corners to be found. The home dates from 1899 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. At €725,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €805,733. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits below the local average for its size.
Inside the home
The agent lists this as a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the first living level, with a rear garden of 100 m² facing northeast. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a note on the floor area: the BAG registration records 81 m² of living space, while the agent's listing states 91 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's figure, comes to €7,967.
Life in WG-terrein
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.28, 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." Another notes: "Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport." A third is less enthusiastic, calling it "very busy and noisy". The district is home to around 2,585 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the WG-terrein neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is just around the corner, and the Service Staring Apotheek is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within a five-minute walk. Huygens College for secondary education is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt for primary education is a five-minute walk. Tram line 1 stops at Jan Pieter Heijestraat just around the corner, and the Overtoom stop with lines 1, 12, 17 and N83 is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.5 km off. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property in the available data. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 69 dB Lden, above the norm, and aircraft noise at 49 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise at 30 dB Lden stays within limits. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaars van Amsterdam.
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About Overtoom 242H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the area?
The asking price of €725,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €805,733. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,802, while this home is listed at €7,967 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 91 m². Around 15 homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,825,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the first living level. The home has a rear garden of 100 m² facing northeast. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The agent lists the living area as 91 m², while the BAG registration records 81 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label reflects the overall energy performance of the home as registered, but it does not say anything specific about the condition of the building. In the neighbourhood, about 7.1% of homes for sale have a label D or lower.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 69 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Aircraft noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden, which stays within the norm. These are indications based on public data for the area, not measurements taken inside 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 fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1899. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
For groceries, Albert Heijn is about 360 metres away, Jumbo about 420 metres, and Lidl about 520 metres. For schools, Huygens College for secondary education is about 420 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt for primary education is about 470 metres away. Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is about 650 metres away. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 1 stops at Jan Pieter Heijestraat about 295 metres away and at 1e C. Huygensstraat about 305 metres away. The Overtoom stop, served by tram lines 1, 12 and 17 and night bus N83, is about 370 metres away. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2.5 km from the home. Residents of the district note that public transport is accessible throughout the area.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their 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 restaurants. Another appreciates the many supermarkets and the accessible public transport. A third finds it "very busy and noisy". The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk at this address is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is also rated medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
