Roerstraat 47-2
Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
A pre-war apartment in Amsterdam's Scheldebuurt-Midden
This apartment on Roerstraat 47-2 sits in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village within the city. The building dates from 1930, a year that places it among the pre-war housing stock that makes up the entire neighbourhood. The asking price of €625,000 sits 27% below the average asking price of €852,540 for homes in this area, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,882, while this home comes in at €9,191 per square metre based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price relative to the neighbourhood average.
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, there is no information about the home's insulation or heating installation. The living area is 68 square metres according to the BAG registration, which is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 square metres. The apartment was built in 1930, so it is part of the pre-war housing stock common to this part of Amsterdam.
A village feel in the city
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another resident adds: "Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood counts 3,150 residents, with 48% living alone. For more on the area, see the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close at hand, with a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is a couple of streets away. The BENU Apotheek Maas is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a bit further out. The Waalstraat tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The Beatrixpark is a couple of streets away, and the Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance, according to a resident. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, because the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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 Roerstraat 47-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €852,540 for homes currently for sale in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €8,882, while this apartment comes in at €9,191 per square metre based on the BAG registration. The neighbourhood has 25 homes for sale at the moment.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 68 square metres according to the BAG registration. That is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 square metres. The price per square metre is €9,191, calculated on the BAG living area. The apartment was built in 1930.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no information about the home's insulation or heating installation. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy little village where most people know each other and care about one another. Another mentions the pleasant, quiet atmosphere, with mostly local traffic, and notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. A third resident appreciates the green spaces and the cosy Maasstraat around the corner.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public risk data at address level.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, according to the address risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1930, before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it within a KCAF attention zone.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
A Coop is 273 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 307 metres away. A Vomar is 514 metres away, another Albert Heijn is 541 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is 559 metres away. In total, there are 145 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this apartment?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 157 metres away, a primary school with 280 pupils. The IBS Elif Amsterdam and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both 353 metres away. The Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is 377 metres away. The Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo, a secondary school, is 403 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Waalstraat tram stop is 144 metres away, served by lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat stop is 239 metres away, served by lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The President Kennedylaan bus stop is 455 metres away, served by line 62. Amsterdam RAI train station is 1,030 metres away.
What healthcare facilities are close by?
The BENU Apotheek Maas pharmacy is 227 metres away. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsen Van Baerle, which is 1,693 metres away. The nearest hospital is OLVG, locatie Oost, at 1,875 metres. All distances are measured from the address at Roerstraat 47-2.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 25 homes for sale in the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood. The average asking price is €852,540, with a median of €795,000. Prices range from €675,000 to €1,395,000. The average living area of homes for sale is 96 square metres.





