A classic Amsterdam apartment with a village feel
This apartment sits on the fourth floor of a 1928 building on the Scheldestraat, in the Wielingenbuurt part of Amsterdam. The area has a friendly, small-scale character that residents describe as a cosy little village in the city. With an asking price of €700,000, the home is priced 7% below its WOZ value, which is sharp compared with the average asking price of €734,167 for the 12 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,704, while this home asks €7,527 per m². If you are looking for apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off in perpetuity and the lease running until 15 July 2052. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in the Wielingenbuurt
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district, where this neighbourhood sits, give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with." Another adds: "Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city." The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood counts around 2,950 inhabitants, and most homes here date from before 1945. For more on the area, see the Wielingenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Everyday errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another a couple of streets away. The Dongeschool for primary education is just around the corner, and the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is a couple of streets away. The Schelde Apotheek is on your doorstep, while the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Tram line 12 stops at Maasstraat, a couple of streets away, and the Dintelstraat stop offers tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you would expect, as described on the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €754,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €700,000 is 7% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29%, from €586,000 to €754,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Ankersmit Makelaars Amsterdam.
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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 Scheldestraat 54-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €700,000, while the WOZ value is €754,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 7% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but the comparison gives an indication of the price position.
What is the layout of the apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the ground lease situation?
The home is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off in perpetuity. The lease runs until 15 July 2052. This means the ground lease has been bought off indefinitely, so there is no annual ground rent to pay.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1928, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone because all properties were built before 1970. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep at 20 metres, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within a couple of streets away, at 223 and 292 metres. A Coop is at 367 metres and an Aldi at 460 metres, so daily groceries are never far.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Dongeschool for primary education is just around the corner at 156 metres, and the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo for secondary education is at 192 metres. Other options include the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School at 402 metres and the Vossius Gymnasium at 455 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 12 stops at Maasstraat, a couple of streets away at 317 metres, and at Van Hilligaertstraat at 394 metres. The Dintelstraat stop, at 486 metres, offers tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about a ten-minute walk at 1,005 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly village in the city, with good amenities and green spaces like the Beatrixpark. Some mention busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside.
