Postjeskade 217-2
Postjeskade en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA quiet corner of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Postjeskade, a street that feels a world away from the bustle of the city centre, yet keeps everything you need within easy reach. The neighbourhood, Postjeskade e.o., is part of the Westindische Buurt, a district that residents describe as quiet and beautiful, on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities. With an asking price of €550,000, this home is in line with the market, sitting close to the average of €551,385 for apartments in Amsterdam.
The apartment itself
This third-floor apartment, built in 1935, offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 67 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively low energy costs.
Postjeskade e.o.
Residents of the Westindische Buurt give their area an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful." Another adds: "Always nice, lots of squares for your children and also many babysitting houses, so actually perfect for a family." However, a third review is less positive: "The residents are antisocial, no one keeps the neighbourhood tidy, the gardens are used as dog walking spots, a shame but this neighbourhood has deteriorated extremely." The neighbourhood counts around 2,990 inhabitants, with a mix of households, and the housing stock is entirely pre-war. For more on the area, see the Postjeskade e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A Jumbo and a Lidl are just around the corner, and an Aldi and an Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Corantijn is a five-minute walk, and the 7e Montessorischool is also close by. The nearest GP, Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Wester Amsterdam is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: the Surinameplein stop, with tram and bus lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. All this within the municipality of Amsterdam. According to public address data, the home is in an area with a medium foundation risk indication, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise levels from road traffic are above the norm at 52 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below the norm. The area has a low indication for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050, but a medium indication for heat stress.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Pappie & Van der Zee 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.
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About Postjeskade 217-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is close to the average asking price of €551,385 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €525,000, and prices range from €465,000 to €795,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,118, while this home is listed at €8,209 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a third-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 67 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The volume is 226 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the agent's listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address data, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks in this area?
The area has a low indication for pluvial flooding (heavy rain) and for flood risk, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo and a Lidl are both about 350 metres away, just around the corner. An Aldi is about 560 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 600 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is about 820 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
OBS Corantijn, a primary school, is about 340 metres away, a five-minute walk. The 7e Montessorischool is about 430 metres away, and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is about 550 metres away. All are primary schools within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Surinameplein stop, served by tram and bus lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28, is about 200 metres away, on your doorstep. The Hoofdweg stop with lines 1, 15 and 17 is about 240 metres away. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Westindische Buurt?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet and beautiful part of Amsterdam, close to amenities. Another mentions it is cosy with lots of squares for children. A third review is critical, saying the neighbourhood has deteriorated and residents are antisocial.
