A ground-floor apartment in Minervabuurt-Noord
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Minervabuurt-Noord neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a quiet pocket of the Apollobuurt district. The home was built in 1928 and has an energy label C. With a price of €1,225,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,725,938, as apartments in Amsterdam go.
The home itself
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 119 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 109 m². There is a rear garden of 131 m² facing east. The property is on the ground floor and comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €2,267.67, expiring on 31 January 2027, with the option to buy it off. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €250.10.
A calm, green neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", noting the many amenities, parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another says: "It's calm, safe and green", and mentions that the neighbourhood has changed a lot in recent years, now attracting younger residents and families. A third resident praises the greenery and the quiet at night, though they also point out that the rubbish containers are a daily mess. The neighbourhood has 1,410 inhabitants, and about 64% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Minervabuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Three Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. Several primary schools are on your doorstep, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School, while the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, and the Boots Apotheek Beethoven pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Minervaplein and Olympiaplein are a couple of streets away, served by lines 24, N84, N88 and 15, 24, 62, N88. Amsterdam Zuid 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 is €1,208,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €904,000 to €1,208,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, with low flood risk 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 BrinkBorgh Makelaardij.
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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 Raphaëlstraat 18H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,225,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,725,938. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 119 m², is €10,294, which is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €11,980 per m². The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 119 m², while the BAG registration records 109 m². There is a rear garden of 131 m² facing east, and the home is on the ground floor.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €1,208,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €904,000 in 2020 to €1,208,000 in 2025.
What are the foundation risk indications for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1928, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for buildings constructed before 1970.
What amenities are nearby?
Several Albert Heijn supermarkets are within a five-minute walk, along with an Ekoplaza and a Jumbo. Primary schools such as the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School are on your doorstep, and the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are also within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy", while another says it is "calm, safe and green". A third resident mentions the greenery and quiet at night, but also notes that the rubbish containers are a daily mess.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €2,267.67. The lease expires on 31 January 2027, and there is an option to buy it off. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €250.10.
What public transport options are available?
Tram and bus stops at Minervaplein and Olympiaplein are a couple of streets away, served by lines 24, N84, N88 and 15, 24, 62, N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 1.2 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
