A classic Amsterdam apartment with a village feel
This apartment on the Rooseveltlaan sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village within the city. The area has a strong sense of community, with neighbours who know each other and regular events that bring people together. The asking price of €739,000 is in line with the market, sitting against a neighbourhood average asking price of €763,765. For context, the wider market for apartments in Amsterdam shows a range of options across the city.
The home itself
Built in 1934, this apartment spans a single floor and offers four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area comes to 104 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 291 cubic metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this age. The property is offered via Bloomstone Real Estate.
Life in Scheldebuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living experience an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another describes it as "a village in the city", praising the green spaces and the nearby shopping streets on the Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat. The same resident notes that traffic on the Scheldestraat can be busy and occasionally dangerous. A third resident echoes the praise for the quiet, child-friendly streets and the green surroundings, while mentioning that rubbish bins are often too full. The neighbourhood counts around 2,385 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more detail, have a look at the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and daily life
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Coop a couple of streets away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and the Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The Rijn Apotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice is further out. The Waalstraat tram stop is on your doorstep, with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €801,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 8% below this municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €624,000 to €801,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with a low flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Bloomstone Real Estate.
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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 Rooseveltlaan 61-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €739,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €801,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 28%, from €624,000 to €801,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans one floor and has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 104 square metres, with a volume of 291 cubic metres. The property was built in 1934 and carries an energy label D.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living experience an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly village within the city, with good neighbours and regular community events. The main downsides mentioned are busy traffic on the Scheldestraat and rubbish bins that are often too full.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The property was built in 1934, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for buildings constructed before that year. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner at about 350 metres, with an Albert Heijn and a Coop each a couple of streets away. Several other Albert Heijn branches are within walking distance as well, so daily groceries are easy to pick up.
How is the public transport connection?
The Waalstraat tram stop is on your doorstep, served by lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat and Victorieplein stops are also within a short walk. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep at about 50 metres, and the IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Berlage Lyceum is about 520 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1934, which is typical for this neighbourhood where all homes date from before 1945.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The asking price works out to €7,106 per square metre based on the agent's listed living area of 104 square metres. This is 11% below the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €8,004. The overall asking price of €739,000 is in line with the market.
