A classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This 1931 upper maisonette on the Parnassusweg sits in the Minervabuurt-Zuid, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam South where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the pace feels a little slower. The asking price of €700,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,166,042, and it is also 40% below that average. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,354, while this home is listed at €6,364 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a bel-etage upper maisonette on the second living floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on a single floor. The volume is 379 m³. The home is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off in perpetuity, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €223. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Minervabuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc.". Another, who has lived here for over six years, calls it "calm, safe and green", noting that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs". A third resident appreciates the greenery and the quiet at night, though they mention that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood has around 2,555 inhabitants, and about 43% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Minervabuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk away. For schools, the Spinoza Lyceum Amsterdam is a couple of streets away, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, and the Service Apotheek Stadion pharmacy is on your doorstep. For public transport, the Olympiaplein stop is just around the corner, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you would expect from the capital. See the municipality of Amsterdam for more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €864,000, and the asking price is 19% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €668,000 to €864,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications are also area-level: pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Beekman Makelaardij o.g. b.v. on Funda, Pararius and their own website.
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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 25-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €700,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,166,042. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,354, while this home is listed at €6,364 per square metre. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with other homes for sale in the Minervabuurt-Zuid.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a bel-etage upper maisonette on the second living floor. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². There is a balcony, and the volume is 379 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €864,000. The asking price is 19% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €668,000 to €864,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1931, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area because all properties were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 270 metres. The Ekoplaza is 551 metres away, and an AH to go is at 655 metres. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores within 800 metres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Spinoza Lyceum Amsterdam, a secondary school, is 283 metres away. For primary education, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is at 353 metres, the Europaschool at 402 metres, and the Olympiaschool at 414 metres. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The Olympiaplein stop is 158 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. The Prinses Irenestraat bus stop is at 310 metres with lines 15, 62 and N84. Amsterdam Zuid train station is 799 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy", with lots of amenities, parks and bars. Another describes it as "calm, safe and green", though one resident mentions that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is based on the property's characteristics and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
