Rapenburgerstraat 116
Valkenburg · 1011 ML Amsterdam
A ground-floor apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Valkenburg neighbourhood, part of the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district in the centre of Amsterdam. It is a lively, historic part of town where the streets are always busy and the canals are never far away. The last known asking price of €550,000 was on the low side compared with the average asking price of €664,167 for homes in this neighbourhood, which worked out at about 17% below that average. For context, the median asking price in the area was €555,000. If you were looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stood out for its price. This home has not been online since 26 August 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1998, this is a ground-floor apartment (a benedenwoning) with three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 67 m². The home has a garden facing south, and it is located on the ground floor. Heating is provided by district heating, and the property is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-05-2046. The homeowners' association fee was €220 per month. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label.
Life in Valkenburg
Valkenburg is a small neighbourhood with just over 1,200 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community within the larger city. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another adds: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third resident notes: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households, at 67%, and a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over. It is a very urban area, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Valkenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR is equally close, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Witte Olifant school is just around the corner, and the St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek de Castro pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram line 7 stops at Plantage Parklaan on your doorstep, and tram line 14 stops at Mr. Visserplein just around the corner. The metro station Waterlooplein, served by lines 14, 51, 53, 54 and night buses, is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development could be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is also 44 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including VLIEG Makelaars Amsterdam OG on Funda, VLIEG Amsterdam on Pararius, and the agent's own website.
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About Rapenburgerstraat 116, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 was about 17% below the average asking price of €664,167 for homes at the time for sale in Valkenburg. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €555,000, so this home was priced below that median as well. The average asking price per square metre in the area was €8,811, while this home was listed at €8,209 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 66 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 67 m². The home has a garden facing south. It was built in 1998 and has an energy label of A+.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it was not always included in listing information. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is also 44 dB Lden, below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 250 metres, and a SPAR is equally close. An Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at about 390 metres, and an AH to go is about 460 metres away. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What is the Valkenburg neighbourhood like?
Valkenburg is a small neighbourhood in the centre of Amsterdam with about 1,210 residents. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says it is a "nice neighbourhood" where "people look out for each other," while another describes it as "quiet" with "pleasant" contact with the surroundings. The area is very urban, with a high address density.
How is the home heated?
The home is heated with district heating, which is a common system in Amsterdam where heat is supplied from a central source. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The property was held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-05-2046, so there was no annual ground rent to pay until that date.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stops are Plantage Parklaan with line 7 and Mr. Visserplein with line 14, both just around the corner. The metro station Waterlooplein, served by lines 14, 51, 53, 54 and several night buses, is about 360 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
Is there a garden?
Yes, the home has a garden facing south, which means it gets plenty of sunlight during the day. The garden is described as an achtertuin, or back garden. This is a notable feature for a ground-floor apartment in the centre of Amsterdam, where private outdoor space is relatively uncommon.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee was €220 per month. This fee is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building and the association's reserves. The exact coverage of the fee was not detailed in the listing, but it was a standard cost for apartment owners in the Netherlands.
