A classic Amsterdam apartment on Prinseneiland
This apartment sits on Prinseneiland, one of the three artificial islands that make up the Westelijke eilanden neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The area has a calm, village-like feel despite being so close to the bustle of the city centre. The asking price of €550,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €778,400. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can browse apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1905, this apartment is spread over the first floor of a classic Amsterdam building. According to the agent it has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, with a total volume of 212 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 64 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 square metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Westelijke eilanden
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another describes it as "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." The same resident notes that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood can be unhygienic. Around 62% of households in the neighbourhood consist of single people. For more on the area, see the Westelijke eilanden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is a couple of streets away, and the Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse, is just around the corner. Bus stops at Buiten Oranjestraat and Haarlemmerplein are within a couple of streets, with lines 18, 21, 22 and night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €519,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 19%, from €437,000 to €519,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given that the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic, rail, air and industry is each below the relevant standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck.
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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 Prinseneiland 269, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €519,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 29% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €778,400.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over the first floor. The total volume is 212 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 64 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1905, and in this postcode area, 67% of properties were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Ekoplaza is 163 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 197 metres away, so groceries are within easy walking distance. For primary education, Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is 314 metres away, and for secondary education, the Vinse School is 482 metres away.
How far is the nearest train station?
Amsterdam Centraal station is 1,159 metres from this home, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus and tram stops are Buiten Oranjestraat and Haarlemmerplein, both within a couple of streets, with lines 18, 21, 22 and several night buses.
What do residents say about the Haarlemmerbuurt district?
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "centrally located" with "everything at hand." Another mentions a good atmosphere and many amenities, but also notes nuisance from homeless people and tourists, and that the neighbourhood can be unhygienic.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 19%, from €437,000 to €519,000. The value increased steadily, with a peak of €517,000 in 2023, then a slight dip to €510,000 in 2024, before reaching €519,000 in 2025.
