Parnassusweg 15-1
Minervabuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment with a sunny terrace
This 1931 apartment sits in the Minervabuurt-Zuid, a quiet pocket of the Apollobuurt with tree-lined streets and a relaxed, residential feel. The asking price of €895,000 is about 28% below the average asking price of €1,238,438 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,137, while this home is listed at €8,211 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
Inside the home
This is a between-floor apartment on the first living floor, with four rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has a sunny terrace and a balcony, and the volume is 350 m³. According to the agent, the insulation consists of double glazing and HR glazing, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 September 2055 and an annual fee of €1,984. The homeowners' association fee is €225 per month.
The Minervabuurt-Zuid neighbourhood
Minervabuurt-Zuid is a compact, established neighbourhood with about 2,610 residents. It is a mix of ages, with a notable share of one-person households at 45%. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. Another resident calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has a strong pre-war character, with 75% of homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Minervabuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is a five-minute walk, and the Spinoza Lyceum Amsterdam for secondary education is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Stadion pharmacy is even closer. Public transport is well within reach: the Olympiaplein stop, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam offers everything else you might need.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is low, remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including The One Real Estate and The One Real Estate 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 Parnassusweg 15-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 is about 28% below the average asking price of €1,238,438 for homes currently for sale in the Minervabuurt-Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,185,000, and prices range from €675,000 to €2,750,000. The average asking price per square metre here is €10,137, while this home is listed at €8,211 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a between-floor apartment on the first living floor with four rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has a sunny terrace and a balcony, and the total volume is 350 m³.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and it is not an inspection of this specific home. The indication comes from public risk data, such as KCAF, and should be seen as a general signal for the area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, located about 254 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Ekoplaza is about 522 metres away, and an AH to go is about 698 metres away. There are also several other Albert Heijn locations within a short distance, so daily groceries are easy to pick up.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School, a primary school, is about 316 metres away, and the Spinoza Lyceum Amsterdam, a secondary school, is about 322 metres away. The Europaschool and Olympiaschool are also within a few hundred metres, so there are several educational options nearby.
How is the public transport from this location?
The Olympiaplein stop, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88, is about 123 metres away, on your doorstep. The Minervaplein stop with lines 24, N84 and N88 is about 347 metres away. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 842 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so energy costs are likely to be moderate. The agent states that the home has double glazing and HR glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of energy efficiency.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 September 2055. The annual ground lease fee is €1,984. This is a fixed cost to consider, and the lease has a defined end date, after which the terms may change.





