A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on the Ridderspoorweg sits in Buiksloterham-Noord, a young district in Amsterdam-Noord where new buildings line the water. The home was built in 2016 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €1,225,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €932,408, and the average asking price per m² is €8,384. This home is listed at €8,277 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
This apartment spans one floor on the 9th floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 148 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 150 m². The home has a sunny terrace of 71 m² facing southwest, a balcony and a parking spot. It is set along navigable water with a free view. The whole floor has underfloor heating. The property is municipal leasehold, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off. The homeowners' association fee is €342.19 per month.
Life in Buiksloterham-Noord
Buiksloterham-Noord is a relatively new neighbourhood, and most homes here were built after 2010. The district has around 1,620 residents, and a large share of households are couples or families with children. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a very nice neighbourhood, just a shame that the nearest supermarket is so small and therefore doesn't have everything." Another adds: "It's a nice neighbourhood to grow up in, but it's a shame there's no large supermarket nearby; you have to take your bike for that, about a 7-minute ride." A third resident, who lives on Hetty Blokstraat, says: "I think it's a great neighbourhood. With nice people and beautiful energy-efficient houses. The public transport connections are unfortunately not great. But since this is a new district, I think that will change." The reviews reflect a district that is still developing, with a mix of praise for the community and some practical drawbacks. For more on the area, see the Buiksloterham-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Dalton Kind Centrum De IJsbreker and Kindcentrum De Baanbreker, both a short walk from home. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Kamperfoelie Apotheek, is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice Medisch Kwartier is a bit further. For public transport, bus stop Klaprozenweg with line 38 is just around the corner, and stops Floraweg and Amsterdam, Floraweg with lines 36, 39, N93, 391, 394 and N94 are a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. The BovenIJ Ziekenhuis is also within reach. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam, where the city's amenities are never far.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,047,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €691,000 to €1,047,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from industry it is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Francis Helmig 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Ridderspoorweg 253, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,225,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €1,047,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the 9th floor. The living area is 148 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 150 m². There is a sunny terrace of 71 m² facing southwest, a balcony and a parking spot.
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 home was built in 2016, and the whole floor has underfloor heating. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal leasehold, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off. This means the ground rent has been paid in full for the duration of the lease, so there is no ongoing ground rent obligation. The homeowners' association fee is €342.19 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Vomar supermarket is about 786 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 961 metres away. For schools, Dalton Kind Centrum De IJsbreker is about 435 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Baanbreker is about 567 metres away. There is also a secondary school, Over-Y College, at about 691 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Klaprozenweg, about 294 metres away, with line 38. Stops Floraweg and Amsterdam, Floraweg are about 355 metres away, with lines 36, 39, N93, 391, 394 and N94. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 1.9 km away. Residents of the district note that public transport connections are not great, but expect this to improve as the area develops.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.78 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a very nice neighbourhood, but the nearest supermarket is small. Another says it is a nice neighbourhood to grow up in, but you need a bike for a large supermarket. A third resident praises the neighbourhood and the energy-efficient houses, but notes public transport is not great.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €691,000 to €1,047,000. The value increased each year, with a slight dip in 2023. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area.
