A calm spot in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Rapenburgerstraat in the Valkenburg neighbourhood, part of the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district in Amsterdam. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered, in the centre and in a residential area. The asking price is €750,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam in this area is €628,636, and this home is priced 19% above that figure.
The apartment itself
Built in 1934, this apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 76 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has a balcony, full ownership, and the agent lists insulation including roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Valkenburg
Residents of the district give 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 notes: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third adds: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The neighbourhood has 1,215 inhabitants, with 67% of households being single-person households. The reviews reflect a quiet, friendly atmosphere, though they describe the wider district rather than this specific street. For more on the area, see the Valkenburg neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and SPAR a couple of streets away. De Witte Olifant primary school is just around the corner, and Dr. E. Boekmanschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek de Castro is on your doorstep. Tram line 14 stops at Mr. Visserplein on your doorstep, and tram line 7 at Plantage Parklaan just around the corner. Metro and tram lines 14, 51, 53, 54, N85, N87, N89, N91 and N93 are available at Waterlooplein, a couple of streets away. 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 is €540,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 39% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 20%, from €451,000 to €540,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. 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 Dames van Vermeer.
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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 rapenburgerstraat 155B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €540,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €750,000 is 39% above this value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The asking price is set by the seller and can differ from the WOZ value for various reasons.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 76 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home is on the second floor and includes a balcony. The agent also lists roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, which contribute to the home's energy performance. The label is based on the property's characteristics and does not reflect the current condition of the installations.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building year, 1934, which is before 1970, and the fact that 88% 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. The actual foundation condition can only be determined by a structural survey.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard, and air traffic noise is also 44 dB Lden, below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 195 metres away, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 329 metres and SPAR is 344 metres, both a couple of streets away. There is also an AH to go at 373 metres and another SPAR at 526 metres. These are the nearest of 153 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Witte Olifant primary school is 246 metres away, just around the corner. Dr. E. Boekmanschool is 556 metres, a five-minute walk. St. Antoniusschool is 588 metres, and ASVO is 932 metres. Alan Turingschool is 1 kilometre away. All are primary schools, and there are 208 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 14 stops at Mr. Visserplein, 114 metres away, on your doorstep. Tram line 7 stops at Plantage Parklaan, 221 metres away. Waterlooplein metro and tram station is 271 metres away, with lines 14, 51, 53, 54, N85, N87, N89, N91 and N93. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 20%, from €451,000 to €540,000. The value dipped slightly in 2021 to €447,000, then rose to €514,000 in 2022, before settling around €505,000 to €509,000 in 2023 and 2024, and reaching €540,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the market price.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes in the Valkenburg neighbourhood is €628,636, based on 11 homes currently for sale. The median asking price is €560,000, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €1,145,000. This apartment is priced at €750,000, which is 19% above the neighbourhood average.
