A classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This fifth-floor apartment on the Ruysdaelstraat sits in Duivelseiland, a pocket of the Museumkwartier that feels a world away from the tourist bustle. The building dates from 1912, so you are buying a piece of Amsterdam history. The asking price is €700,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam in this area have an average asking price of around €711,000.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over the fifth floor. The living area is listed as 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 70 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes an indoor garage and parking space. The home is heated by a combi boiler and is offered as full ownership. The monthly HOA fee is €500.
Life in Duivelseiland
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living experience 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 notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and appreciates the green spaces, though they point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 1,390 residents, with a high share of single-person households. The Duivelseiland neighbourhood is a mix of old and new, with a growing number of young families.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Hildebrand Van Loonschool, is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Sweelinck College and Montessori Lyceum are even closer. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle and ServiceApotheek Oud-Zuid are both within a five-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Roelof Hartplein are on your doorstep, with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €820,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 15% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €620,000 to €820,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area has a medium indication for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with an elevated heat stress projection for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including WWR Makelaars and 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 Ruysdaelstraat 49F6, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €700,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €820,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it is a reference point used by the municipality for taxes. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 70 m², is €10,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the fifth floor of the building. The living area is listed as 78 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 70 m². There is a balcony, and the property includes an indoor garage and parking space. The home is heated by a combi boiler and is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label is based on the building's characteristics and does not say anything about the condition of the home itself. In the neighbourhood, most of the current sales listings have a better energy label, with 57.1% at label C and 14.3% at label A.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, as the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, which means there is some potential for foundation issues, but it is not a definitive assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications and do not reflect the actual sound insulation of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 410 metres away, Coop is 476 metres, and Jumbo is 544 metres. For schools, the nearest primary school is Hildebrand Van Loonschool at 365 metres, and the nearest secondary school is Sweelinck College at 150 metres. There are also several other schools within a short walk, including Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam and Fons Vitae Lyceum.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram and bus stop is Roelof Hartplein, 117 metres away, with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. There is also a bus stop at Amsterdam, Concertgebouw, 348 metres away, with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97. Amsterdam Zuid train station is 1.8 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident says the area is "Extremely nice and cozy" with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes it as "calm, safe and green" and notes it is "constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is well connected by metro 54 and has good green spaces, though they point out that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or other property details. As a result, it is not possible to assess the home's layout or features from the listing alone. The available information includes the year of construction (1912), the energy label (E), and the living area as stated by the agent (70 m²) and the BAG registration (78 m²).
