A 1935 apartment in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West
This apartment on the Rietwijkerstraat sits in the Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam's Hoofddorppleinbuurt. The street is lined with pre-war buildings, and the area has a settled, residential feel. With a living area of 71 m², the asking price of €725,000 works out at €10,211 per m². Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, this price is on the high side. For context, there are currently 37 apartments for sale in the area, and the average asking price is €652,270. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one sits at the upper end of the local range.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1935 and has an energy label C. The agent describes it as an apartment, and the living area is listed as 71 m², which matches the BAG registration. The listing does not go into further detail about the layout, so the number of rooms and bedrooms is not stated. What is clear is that this is a pre-war apartment in a classic Amsterdam street, with the character that comes with a building of that era.
Life in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, describes it as calm, safe and green, and notes that it has changed a lot in recent years, with more options for entertainment and hospitality, and a growing number of younger residents and families. Another resident praises the many amenities around, including parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. A third mentions the quiet, dark nights and the good access by metro, though they also point out that the rubbish containers are a daily mess. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific street, but they give a sense of what living in this part of Amsterdam can be like. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,485 residents, and most households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Lidl and a Dirk a couple of streets away. For schools, the Tobiasschool is on your doorstep, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein is a couple of streets away, and the Apotheek Delflandplein is just around the corner. For public transport, the Westlandgracht tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 2 and N88, and the Aalsmeerplein bus stop is nearby with line 62. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, with its extensive network of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €677,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 46%, from €465,000 in 2020 to €677,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows that road traffic noise is above the norm at 52 dB, and aircraft noise is also above the norm at 50 dB, while railway noise is below the norm at 39 dB. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including A.W. Sabel Makelaardij o.g. The listing is available through more than one source, so you can compare the information across platforms.
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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 Rietwijkerstraat 87, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €725,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €677,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46%, from €465,000 in 2020 to €677,000 in 2025. This comparison is a factual observation, and the price verdict for this home, based on the neighbourhood average asking price, is that it is on the high side.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 71 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The asking price of €725,000 works out at €10,211 per m², based on the agent's figure. The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms, so the layout is not specified. The apartment was built in 1935 and has an energy label C.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a C label is neither the most efficient nor the least efficient. In practice, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the label does not tell you about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1935, and the energy label reflects the insulation and installations at the time of assessment.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1935, which is before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties built before 1970. This means there is a medium indication of foundation issues at the area level, but it does not say anything about the actual condition of this apartment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and aircraft noise is 50 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels may vary depending on the exact position of the apartment within the building.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. The pluvial flooding indication, which relates to flooding from heavy rain, is medium. The heat stress indication is currently medium, and it is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. They give a general picture of the climate risks in the area.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Lidl and a Dirk a couple of streets away. The Tobiasschool is on your doorstep, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein is a couple of streets away, and the Apotheek Delflandplein is just around the corner. For public transport, the Westlandgracht tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 2 and N88, and the Aalsmeerplein bus stop is nearby with line 62.
How far is the nearest train station?
Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 1.3 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The Westlandgracht tram stop is closer, at about 250 metres, with trams 2 and N88, and the Hoofddorpplein tram stop is about 300 metres away, with trams 2, 15 and 62, plus N88. These connections make the area well served by public transport.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a residential area with a mix of pre-war buildings. According to CBS data, the neighbourhood has around 2,485 residents, and 52% of households are single-person. 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 calm, safe and green, while another mentions the many amenities and the good public transport. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific street.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or other outdoor space. The agent provides only the property type and the living area. As a result, the layout of the home is not described. The living area of 71 m² is confirmed by both the BAG registration and the agent.
