Ploegstraat 179
Betondorp, Amsterdam
AreaA village feel in the city
Betondorp has a reputation as a village within Amsterdam, and this apartment on Ploegstraat sits right in the middle of that atmosphere. It is a 1925 apartment with an energy label D, so expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €510,278. This makes it the cheapest of the 18 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits 27% below that average. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is at the lower end.
The home itself
This is a two-room apartment with one bedroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 47 m². The volume is 179 m³. There is a back garden of 16 m², and the front garden belongs to the homeowners' association, which charges a monthly contribution. The property is an apartment, so the association manages the shared parts.
Betondorp, a green village
Residents describe Betondorp as a green, village-like neighbourhood with low-rise buildings and a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels. Social but also built in a very urban way on the edge of the city. Lots of greenery and children can play outside." Another adds: "People know each other and there is a village atmosphere." The neighbourhood has around 2,930 inhabitants, and 60% of households are single-person. Based on seven reviews, the average score is 7.11. A recurring theme is the lack of daily grocery shops, with residents noting you have to leave the neighbourhood for shopping. The neighbourhood celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, and there is a community centre, Brinkhuis, where activities are organised. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood page.
Daily life and getting around
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, a ten-minute walk away, with Jumbo and AH XL just a couple of streets further. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is a ten-minute walk, and Oecumenische Basisschool De Ark is just around the corner. The GP is Gezondheidscentrum Diemen-Zuid, Huisartsen in Diemen, a ten-minute walk, and the Diemer Apotheek Zuid pharmacy is nearby. Public transport is well within reach: the bus and tram stop at Brinkstraat, with bus lines 320, 329 and N22, is just around the corner, and the tram stop at Arent Krijtsstraat with lines 29 and N87 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Diemen Zuid, a ten-minute walk. For the wider area, the municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1925 construction on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, with a medium flood risk projected for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Openbare Makelaardij.
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About Ploegstraat 179, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Betondorp?
The asking price of €375,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €510,278, which makes it the cheapest of the 18 homes currently for sale in Betondorp. The price per m² is €7,812 based on the agent's listed floor area of 48 m². The neighbourhood average price per m² is €7,637, so this home is priced slightly above that per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 48 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 47 m². The volume is 179 m³. There is a back garden of 16 m², and the front garden belongs to the homeowners' association, which charges a monthly contribution.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1925, which is typical for Betondorp, where 100% of homes date from before 1945. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar at 890 metres, with Jumbo at 910 metres and AH XL at 942 metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is 660 metres away and Oecumenische Basisschool De Ark is 914 metres. Residents note that Betondorp itself has few daily grocery shops, so most shopping is done outside the neighbourhood.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus and tram stop at Brinkstraat is 282 metres away, with bus lines 320, 329 and N22. The tram stop at Arent Krijtsstraat is 416 metres away with lines 29 and N87. The nearest train station is Diemen Zuid at 1,232 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Betondorp?
Based on seven reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.11. They describe it as a green, village-like area with low-rise buildings and a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels." A common drawback mentioned is the lack of daily grocery shops, with residents having to leave the neighbourhood for shopping.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1925 on peat soil. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The area-level climate data indicates an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, and the current flood risk is also elevated. By 2050, the flood risk is projected to be medium. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this specific property.
