Overtoom 278D
WG-terrein, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment on the Overtoom
This apartment sits on the lively Overtoom, right in the heart of Amsterdam's WG-terrein area. The building dates from 1904, so it carries that classic Amsterdam character you expect from this part of the city. With an energy label B, it performs reasonably well on energy. The asking price of €669,000 sits about 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €805,733. That puts this home on the sharp side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 75 m², which works out to €8,920 per m². The year of construction, 1904, is a fact worth noting, but the listing gives no further information about the interior or installations.
The WG-terrein area
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do, mentioning cultural visits to museums and parks, plus plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. Another notes that everyone keeps to themselves, with little contact between neighbours, but appreciates the many supermarkets and the easy public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. The neighbourhood has around 2,585 inhabitants, and it is a very strongly urban area with a high address density. This is the WG-terrein neighbourhood as it is today.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well covered. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is just around the corner, and the Service Staring Apotheek is a couple of streets away. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another two Albert Heijn branches and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt for primary education is a five-minute walk, and Huygens College for secondary education is just around the corner. 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 five-minute walk. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.4 km away, within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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 Overtoom 278D, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €669,000, which is about 17% below the average asking price of €805,733 in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €650,000, so this home sits slightly above that. The price per m², based on the BAG living area of 75 m², comes to €8,920.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is reasonably energy-efficient compared to the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The listing does not provide details on insulation or heating installations.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data provided.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications.
What is the foundation risk for this building?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 331 metres, with two more Albert Heijn branches at 472 and 474 metres. A Jumbo is at 529 metres and a SPAR at 590 metres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt, a primary school, is 461 metres away. Huygens College, a secondary school, is at 514 metres. Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, another primary school, is at 540 metres, and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje 2e Montessori-School is at 621 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 1 stops at Jan Pieter Heijestraat, just 183 metres away. The Overtoom stop, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, is at 481 metres. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.28 based on four reviews. One resident praises the cultural offerings and the balance between liveliness and quiet. Another appreciates the many shops and public transport but notes little contact between neighbours. A third finds it too busy and noisy.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has about 2,585 inhabitants. Around 64% of households are single-person households, and 15% are households with children. The age spread shows 35% aged 25 to 45, 26% aged 45 to 65, and 20% aged 65 or older.
