recht boomssloot 42B
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
AreaA calm spot on the water
This apartment sits on the Recht Boomssloot, a quiet street with water views and an unobstructed outlook, right in the heart of the Nieuwmarkt. Built in 1994, it is a modern addition to one of Amsterdam's oldest quarters, where the bustle of the city centre is never far away. At €525,000, the asking price sits 42% below the average asking price of €900,000 for the neighbourhood, making it the most affordable of the six homes currently for sale here. That puts it on the low side compared with the local market, especially given the price per square metre of €8,750 based on the agent's floor area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,362. This is one of the [apartments in Amsterdam] that stands out for its price position.
The apartment itself
The agent describes this as a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler. The volume of the apartment is 199 m³. It is a compact, straightforward layout, with the water and the quiet setting doing much of the work.
Life around the Nieuwmarkt
Residents of the wider Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district give their surroundings an average score of 7.91, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The district is home to around 1,580 people, with a high share of single-person households. The reviews reflect a place where the pace is calmer than the centre's busiest streets, yet everything the city offers is close at hand. It is a mixed, lived-in part of Amsterdam, with the canals and historic buildings as a constant backdrop. This is [the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood] in a nutshell.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well served here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and an Ekoplaza for organic groceries within a five-minute walk. The St. Antoniusschool is on your doorstep, and De Witte Olifant primary school is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Metro station Nieuwmarkt is on your doorstep, with lines 51, 53 and 54, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Prins Hendrikkade are a couple of streets away, with a range of night and regional lines. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the area is a KCAF attention zone where 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium at present, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs, who list it on their own site, on Huispedia and on Funda. The listing has been active since 29 May 2026.
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About recht boomssloot 42B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Nieuwmarkt?
The asking price of €525,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €900,000. It is also the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the Nieuwmarkt. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,362, while this apartment is listed at €8,750 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The average floor area of homes for sale here is 89 m², so this apartment is smaller than the local norm.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the first living level. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent. The agent notes partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The volume of the apartment is 199 m³.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €525,000. The asking price can still be assessed against the neighbourhood market, where the average asking price is €900,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise at 45 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home. The reference years are 2022 for road and aircraft noise, and 2023 for railway noise.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the area is a KCAF attention zone, where 50% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The home itself was built in 1994, which is a fact about the construction year rather than a statement about its condition.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. They describe the broader location rather than the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is about 228 metres away, just around the corner. A second Albert Heijn is at 361 metres, and an Ekoplaza for organic groceries is at 364 metres, both a couple of streets away. A SPAR is at 460 metres and another at 487 metres, within a five-minute walk. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
What schools are near this home?
The St. Antoniusschool, a primary school with 90 pupils, is about 116 metres away, on your doorstep. De Witte Olifant primary school, with 256 pupils, is at 252 metres, a couple of streets away. The Dr. E. Boekmanschool is at 1,025 metres, and the Alan Turingschool at 1,223 metres. There are 207 schools within five kilometres of the address.
How is the public transport in this area?
Metro station Nieuwmarkt is about 124 metres away, on your doorstep, with lines 51, 53 and 54. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 762 metres, a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Prins Hendrikkade are at 362 and 388 metres, a couple of streets away, with lines including 305, 314, 316, 391 and several night lines. The nearest hospital, OLVG locatie Oost, is at 1,769 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district give their surroundings an average score of 7.91, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not specifically the immediate area around this address. The district has around 1,580 residents, with 71% living in single-person households.
