A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This ground-floor apartment on Ruyschstraat sits in Weesperzijde-Noord, a lively pocket of Amsterdam where the streets hum with daily life. Built in 1893, the home carries the character of its era, and at €625,000 it is priced keenly compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. The asking price is 17% below the average of €755,148 for apartments in Amsterdam, which makes it stand out in a market where the median asking price here is also €625,000.
Inside the home
This apartment spans a single floor and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². It has a northeast-facing back garden of 23 m², and the property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €226.15.
Life in Weesperzijde-Noord
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," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says: "It's calm, safe and green," and mentions that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca." A third resident appreciates the quiet and green surroundings but points out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood counts about 1,950 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and SPAR are just around the corner, and a large supermarket is a couple of streets away. Primary school OBS Aldoende is a five-minute walk, and secondary options like Kiem Montessori are close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, about a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek OLVG Oost and OLVG, locatie Oost are just around the corner. For public transport, metro stop Wibautstraat is on your doorstep with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85, and Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €691,000, and the asking price is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €488,000 to €691,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress currently, with elevated heat stress expected by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and HB Makelaardij.
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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 Ruyschstraat 50H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €625,000 is 17% below the average asking price of €755,148 for homes in Weesperzijde-Noord. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 71 m², is €8,803, which is 5% below the neighbourhood average of €9,308 per m². The median asking price in the neighbourhood is also €625,000, so this home sits right at the middle of the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home also has a northeast-facing back garden of 23 m², which is a notable outdoor space for an apartment in this part of Amsterdam.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value on the reference date of 1 January 2025 was €691,000. The asking price of €625,000 is 10% below this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 42%, from €488,000 to €691,000. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the official valuation, not necessarily the current market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data on the address shows road traffic noise at 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is measured at 42 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1893, before 1970, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate data for this address indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, and a low risk of flooding from other sources, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and SPAR are both within a couple of streets away, and a large supermarket is about a five-minute walk. For schools, OBS Aldoende is a primary school just around the corner, and Kiem Montessori is a secondary school a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek OLVG Oost is just around the corner.
What public transport options are available?
Metro stop Wibautstraat is on your doorstep, with bus, metro and tram services on lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Tram stop Camperstraat is just around the corner with lines 4 and 25, and metro stop Weesperplein is a five-minute walk with additional lines. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1.3 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy," with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes it is "calm, safe and green," though a third mentions that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
