A classic Amsterdam apartment on the Plantage
This apartment sits on the third floor of a building from 1851, right in the heart of the Plantage, a leafy corner of Amsterdam that feels a world away from the busiest tourist routes. With its high ceilings and period details, the home has a calm, classic Amsterdam feel. The asking price of €985,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €1,264,045. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €10,430, while this home is listed at €7,351 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 134 m², while the BAG registration records 143 m². The home has a volume of 444 m³. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The building dates from 1851, a fact that gives the home its character but also means the installations and structure reflect their age.
Life in the Plantage
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," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the greenery and the quiet at night, though they also point out that the rubbish containers are a daily mess. The neighbourhood has 2,465 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, at 57 percent. For more on the area, see the Plantage neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well catered for. There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a short walk, the nearest just around the corner, and a SPAR express a couple of streets away. For schools, the Metis Montessori Lyceum is a five-minute walk, and the Dr. E. Boekmanschool primary school is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum De Keyzer, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Van Swinden is a couple of streets away. The OLVG hospital, location Oost, is also within walking distance. For public transport, the Alexanderplein stop is on your doorstep with tram and bus lines 1 and N87, and the Mauritskade stop is a five-minute walk with lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €395,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2023. The asking price is 149 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2018 and 2023, the WOZ value rose by 31 percent, from €301,000 to €395,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications include elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoen Makelaars.
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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 Plantage Middenlaan 86-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €985,000 is 22 percent below the average asking price in the Plantage neighbourhood, which is €1,264,045. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €10,430, while this home is listed at €7,351 per square metre. This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 134 m², while the BAG registration records 143 m². The home has a volume of 444 m³. The apartment is located on the third floor.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €395,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2023. The asking price is 149 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2018 and 2023, the WOZ value increased by 31 percent, from €301,000 to €395,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1851, and that 88 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications for this address include elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, low flood risk currently and in 2050, and medium heat stress currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a detailed assessment of this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within walking distance, the nearest just around the corner at about 464 metres. A SPAR express is also close by, at about 524 metres. In total, there are 152 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are in the area?
The Metis Montessori Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 245 metres away, a five-minute walk. The Dr. E. Boekmanschool primary school is about 530 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Dapper and OBS Aldoende.
What public transport options are available?
The Alexanderplein stop is about 110 metres away, with tram and bus lines 1 and N87. The Plantage Lepellaan stop is about 191 metres away with lines 14 and N87. The Mauritskade stop is about 281 metres away with lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 975 metres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, only its energy performance.
