Paulus Potterstraat 5-3
Museumplein, Amsterdam
AreaA grand apartment by the Museumplein
This is a home with real presence, a five-room apartment on the fourth floor of a 1936 building, right where the city's cultural heart beats. The asking price of €1,850,000 puts it at €11,491 per square metre based on the agent's floor area, which is on the high side for apartments in Amsterdam. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect substantial energy costs.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and, according to the agent, offers 161 m² of living space, while the BAG registration records 132 m². It has five rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. Heating is via a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €926.39. The agent describes the setting as on a busy road, by a park, in a residential area, with an open position and free views.
The Museumplein neighbourhood
Life here is defined by the museums, the concert hall and the sprawling green of the Museumplein itself. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. Some residents praise the greenery and the quiet at night, while one notes that the area around the rubbish containers can be messy. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 8,628 per square kilometre. For a closer look at what this part of the city is like, see the Museumplein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is easy here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is just around the corner, as is the Cornelis Vrijschool. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a five-minute walk, and the Lairesse Apotheek is a ten-minute walk. Bus and tram stops at Museumplein are on your doorstep, with bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97, and tram lines 2, 5, 24, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for this area are elevated for pluvial flooding, medium for heat stress, and low for flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Fred Koot Makelaardij and Funda.
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About Paulus Potterstraat 5-3, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €1,850,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €1,850,000. Based on the agent's stated living area of 161 m², that works out to €11,491 per square metre. The price is on the high side for apartments in Amsterdam. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so the running costs for heating are likely to be considerable.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over two floors. There is also a roof terrace and a balcony. The property is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €926.39.
Why is the living area different in the BAG registration and the agent's listing?
The BAG registration records a living area of 132 m², while the agent's listing states 161 m². Both figures are mentioned here with their sources. The difference is not explained in the available data.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The building dates from 1936, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 40% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The climate indications for this address are elevated for pluvial flooding, medium for heat stress, and low for flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 215 metres, with a SPAR at 369 metres and another Albert Heijn at 479 metres. An Ekoplaza is at 529 metres. There are 153 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are near this apartment?
Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is at 107 metres and the Cornelis Vrijschool at 177 metres, both primary schools. For secondary education, the Sweelinck College is at 413 metres and the Barlaeus Gymnasium at 437 metres. There are 213 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus and tram stop at Museumplein is on your doorstep, with bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97, and tram lines 2, 5, 24, N84 and N88. The Van Baerlestraat tram stop with line 12 is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Zuid train station is at 2.3 kilometres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. Some residents praise the greenery and quiet at night, while one notes that the area around the rubbish containers can be messy. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Museumplein neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means the energy costs for heating and hot water are expected to be high. The home was built in 1936, and the agent lists a central heating boiler as the heating system.
