A first home in Amsterdam-Noord
This apartment on the first floor of a 1965 building sits in Werengouw-Midden, part of the Waterlandpleinbuurt in Amsterdam-Noord. The asking price of €375,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €444,493 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. For comparison, the average price per square metre here is €6,496, while this home comes in at €5,952 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
The apartment itself
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a single floor, with a volume of 239 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 63 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 square metres. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable. The apartment is located on the first floor, and the building dates from 1965.
Life in Werengouw-Midden
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a nice and quiet neighbourhood," adding that people are "very social and kind." Another describes a "charming mix of urban and green elements," with wide avenues, tall trees, and a central park that serves as a meeting place. The neighbourhood has about 5,000 residents, and the housing stock is mostly apartments, with 26% owner-occupied. The crime figure for the area is 281 incidents in total, which you can interpret as you see fit. For more context, see the Werengouw-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn, Aldi, and Dirk supermarkets are all just around the corner, within a couple of streets away. The IJdoornschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Hogelant secondary school is also close by. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Nieuwendammer, is just around the corner, while the GP practice is further out. Bus stops at Purmerplein, Wervershoofstraat, and Purmerweg are all within a short walk, served by lines 36 and N91. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 3.5 kilometres away, and the BovenIJ Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €372,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value, so it is closely aligned. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €252,000 to €372,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1965 construction on peat soil. Noise from road, rail, and air traffic is below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Hoekstra en Van Eck Amsterdam Noord.
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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 Schoorlstraat 37, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €372,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is very close to the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it gives an indication of how the price aligns with official assessments.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the first floor of the building. The living area is listed as 63 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 59 square metres. The volume is 239 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1965 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 41 dB Lden, from rail traffic 23 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The Albert Heijn, Aldi, and Dirk are all about 550 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. A second Albert Heijn is at 621 metres, and a Jumbo is at 901 metres. This gives you plenty of options for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Purmerplein, Wervershoofstraat, and Purmerweg, all within about 400 metres. They are served by bus lines 36 and N91. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, which is about 3.5 kilometres away. This makes the home accessible by both bus and train.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The IJdoornschool primary school is about 379 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Hogelant secondary school is at 551 metres. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including IKC De Buikslotermeer and Islamitische Basisschool Al Yaqoet, both under 800 metres.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 48%, from €252,000 to €372,000. The value rose steadily, with a dip in 2023 to €292,000 before climbing again. This shows a significant appreciation over the period, though past performance does not guarantee future trends.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "nice and quiet" with social and kind people. Another mentions a "charming mix of urban and green elements" and a strong sense of community. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
