A classic Amsterdam apartment with a modern label
This apartment on the Ruyschstraat sits in Weesperzijde-Noord, a pocket of Amsterdam where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. The building dates from 1893, yet the home carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label and suggests the current owner has invested in upgrades. At €605,000, the asking price is 15% below the average asking price of €710,556 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it sits on the sharp side of the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €9,808, while this home asks €8,768 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
Inside the home
This is a second-floor apartment with 69 square metres of living space, matching the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent mentions wall insulation and a central heating boiler, and the home is offered as full ownership. There is a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €75. The volume is 248 cubic metres, which gives a sense of the ceiling heights and proportions typical of a building from this era.
Life in Weesperzijde-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with lots of green and wonderful trees that provide cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. Another resident speaks of a quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green neighbourhood with a nice mix of people. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression rather than a precise picture of Weesperzijde-Noord. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, which shapes the local character. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about [the Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/weesperzijde-noord-amsterdam/).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Aldoende is a five-minute walk, and Kiem Montessori for secondary education is also within a couple of streets. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek OLVG Oost, is a five-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital location Oost is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, metro stop Wibautstraat is just around the corner with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85, and tram stop Camperstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and 25. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €640,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €605,000 is 5% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €459,000 to €640,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. 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, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are 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 Booij Makelaardij Amsterdam and their listing 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 48-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €605,000 is 15% below the average asking price of €710,556 for homes currently for sale in Weesperzijde-Noord. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,808, while this apartment asks €8,768 per square metre. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €637,500, so this home sits below that figure as well.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a second-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 69 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. There is a balcony, and the home is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €75.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €640,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €605,000 is 5% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 39%, from €459,000 to €640,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
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 the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home, but a general indication from public risk data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 160 metres, a SPAR is at 201 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 225 metres. An AH to go is at 443 metres, and a further Albert Heijn is at 556 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping straightforward.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, OBS Aldoende is 219 metres away, and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is 271 metres away. For secondary education, Kiem Montessori is 261 metres away, Cygnus Gymnasium is 332 metres away, and IVKO - Leren van Kunst is 436 metres away. All are within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
Metro stop Wibautstraat is 194 metres away, with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Tram stop Camperstraat is 296 metres away with lines 4 and 25, and metro stop Weesperplein is 471 metres away with lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 1.3 kilometres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions wall insulation and a central heating boiler. The label reflects the home's energy performance, and with an A label you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 18 homes for sale in Weesperzijde-Noord. The average asking price is €710,556, and the median asking price is €637,500. Prices range from €290,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price per square metre is €9,808, and the average living area of homes for sale is 76 square metres.
