Rookmelderstraat 25
Cruquiusbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA calm spot in the city
This apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Cruquiusbuurt, part of the Oostelijk Havengebied in Amsterdam. It is a 2021 build, so the architecture and layout feel contemporary. The asking price of €695,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €822,471. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) on the third living floor, with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. It has a balcony and a parking space in a parking garage. The home is heated with underfloor heating throughout, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. It is municipal leasehold property with a ground rent of €2,621.54 per year, with the leasehold ending on 31 December 2068. The living area is 83 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing.
The Cruquiusbuurt
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I find the Architectenbuurt in Amsterdam so lovely because it is a neighbourhood that immediately stands out due to its special layout and architecture." Another notes: "Diverse! Nice green spaces and attention for the neighbourhood." The district is home to about 2,575 people, and a large share of homes were built after 2010. The Cruquiusbuurt neighbourhood itself is part of this larger area.
Daily life and getting around
A large supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within a short walk, including Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein and Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt. The nearest GP is Praktijk de Oostkaap, Huisartsen, a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Zeeburgereiland, is a couple of streets away. Bus line 42 stops at Pigmentstraat on your doorstep, and the tram stop Flevopark, with lines 4, 7, 14 and 25, is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Science Park, about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam covers all of this.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €723,000, and the asking price is 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 557%, from €110,000 to €723,000. At address level, the road traffic noise load is 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, with a medium current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Rookmelderstraat 25, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €723,000. The asking price of €695,000 is 4% below that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it is set on a reference date.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment on the third living floor with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. It has a balcony and a parking space in a parking garage. The living area is 83 m².
What does the energy label A++ mean for running costs?
Energy label A++ is an efficient label, so the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs. The agent also states the home is fully insulated and heated with underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump.
What is the leasehold situation?
The home is municipal leasehold property, with a ground rent of €2,621.54 per year. The leasehold ends on 31 December 2068.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication at address level is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
At address level, the road traffic noise load is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A large supermarket is about 300 metres away, and there are several others within a short distance, including Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 850 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 42 stops at Pigmentstraat, about 116 metres away, and at Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan, about 585 metres away. The tram stop Flevopark, with lines 4, 7, 14 and 25, is about 381 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Science Park, about 1.8 km away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the special layout and architecture, while another mentions the green spaces and the community feel. One review notes that public transport is limited to the Veelaan side.
