A classic Amsterdam upper floor apartment
On the Ruyschstraat in Weesperzijde-Noord, this upper floor apartment from 1887 sits in a lively part of Amsterdam. The home is on the second living floor of a four-floor building and offers 66 square metres of living space. With three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, it is a compact but complete home. The asking price of €575,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €763,423. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a bovenwoning, meaning it is an upper floor apartment. The home has a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership. The homeowners association fee is €130 per month. The home was built in 1887 and has energy label C.
The Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood
Weesperzijde-Noord is a neighbourhood along the Amstel river, with a mix of old and newer buildings. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived here for over six years, describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. The neighbourhood has about 1,950 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, see the Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Wibautstraat is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is a five-minute walk, and the secondary school IVKO - Leren van Kunst is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek OLVG Oost is just around the corner. The hospital OLVG, locatie Oost is also close by. For public transport, the Wibautstraat metro stop is just around the corner, with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €648,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €461,000 to €648,000. According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, while the flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 't Huys Makelaardij and 't Huys Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Ruyschstraat 13-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 is 11% below the WOZ value of €648,000, which is based on the reference date 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is an upper floor apartment, located on the second living floor of a four-floor building. The living area is 66 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a lower label generally means higher energy costs. The label is based on the building's characteristics, such as insulation and heating systems. The home has a central heating boiler, which is a common heating system in the Netherlands.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1887, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This information is meant to give an indication, not a definitive assessment.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the address, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 244 metres away, and a SPAR is about 268 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is at 353 metres, and an AH to go is at 458 metres. A Lidl is also within about 475 metres. This means daily groceries are easy to get.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is about 223 metres away, and OBS Aldoende is about 311 metres away. For secondary education, IVKO - Leren van Kunst is at 355 metres, Kiem Montessori at 370 metres, and Cygnus Gymnasium at 417 metres. These are all within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The Wibautstraat metro stop is about 265 metres away, with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. The Camperstraat tram stop is at 423 metres with lines 4 and 25, and Weesperplein metro stop is at 478 metres with lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1.4 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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 "extremely nice and cozy", with lots of amenities, parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another resident, who has lived here for over six years, calls it "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €8,712, based on the agent's listing of 66 square metres. This is 5% below the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood, which is €9,210. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €763,423, and the median is €637,500.
