A 1960s apartment in Overtoomse Veld-Zuid
This apartment on the Postjesweg sits in Overtoomse Veld-Zuid, a lively part of Amsterdam's Nieuw-West. The area has a mix of post-war housing and newer developments, with a diverse community and plenty of greenery nearby. At €435,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,188. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one sits on the lower end for the city.
Inside the home
Built in 1961, this first-floor apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 82 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and block heating. It is municipal leasehold property with the ground rent permanently prepaid. The homeowners' association fee is €198 per month.
Life in Overtoomse Veld-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.17, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My experience is that the neighbourhood still needs to be clean." Another notes: "It doesn't have a very good reputation, which is partly justified but partly not so bad... there's also a lot of diversity and I almost never feel unsafe." A third adds: "Cosy welcoming... overall quite positive." The district has around 4,800 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The Overtoomse Veld-Zuid neighbourhood itself is part of this larger area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek Overtoomse Veld is on your doorstep. OBS de Toekomst primary school is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Jan Tooropstraat bus stop (lines 18 and N83) is on your doorstep, and the Postjesweg metro stop (lines 50 and 51) is just around the corner. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive connections across the city. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, above the standard, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 51 dB Lden, within the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate indications show low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Staat Makelaars and their listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Postjesweg 423, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €435,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,188. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,383, while this home is listed at €5,305 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflects the market position rather than an opinion.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. It is located on the first floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area as 82 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The volume is 269 m³. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and block heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. Label E is not an efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and block heating, which are stated features. In the neighbourhood, 25.8% of homes have label A+ and 45.2% have label A, so this home's label is below the local average.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not part of the listing data provided. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 51 dB Lden, which is within the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public address-level data. This is an area-level indication based on the year of construction (1961) and other factors, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address show low pluvial flooding risk, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause flooding. The flood risk is medium both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is also medium currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is 105 metres away and the Albert Heijn is 129 metres away, both just around the corner. An AH to go is 644 metres away. For schools, OBS de Toekomst primary school is 214 metres away, and DENISE secondary school is 271 metres away. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein at 1.6 km, and the BENU Apotheek is just 75 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The Jan Tooropstraat bus stop is 42 metres away, serving lines 18 and N83. The Postjesweg metro stop is 177 metres away, serving lines 50 and 51. The Derkinderenstraat bus stop is 258 metres away, also serving lines 18 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 656 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.17, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood "still needs to be clean," while another mentions "a lot of diversity" and "a lot of greenery." A third says it is "cosy welcoming" but notes "sometimes a bit dirty with rubbish on the street." These reviews describe the district, not specifically Overtoomse Veld-Zuid.
