A 1964 apartment in Werengouw-Midden
This apartment on Schoorlstraat 85 sits in Werengouw-Midden, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam where the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €445,290. At €400,000, the asking price is keen compared to that neighbourhood average. The home is a portiekwoning (a walk-up apartment) built in 1964, with an energy label D. For context, the neighbourhood's housing stock is a mix of periods, with just over half built between 1945 and 1970 and a large share after 2010. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms, spread over one floor on the fourth living level. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler and has no cavity wall insulation, according to the agent. It is a leasehold property, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €183.96. The volume is 200 m³.
Life in Werengouw-Midden
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a nice and quiet neighbourhood" with "people who are very social and kind." Another speaks of "a charming mix of urban and green elements," with wide avenues, a central park, and a strong sense of community. The district has about 4,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Werengouw-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and Aldi a couple of streets away. The IJdoornschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Hogelant is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is a bit further, but the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Purmerplein and Olof Palmeplein are a five-minute walk, served by lines 36, 38, 39, and N91. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 3.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to area-level risk indications, the home is in a zone with medium foundation risk, based on the peat soil and the fact that the building dates from 1964. Road traffic noise is above the standard at 52 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including CORPOwonen and CORPOwonen.
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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 Schoorlstraat 85, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared to the average asking price of €445,290 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,314, while this home is listed at €5,263 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. This is a precomputed comparison, not a judgement on the home's value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms, on a single floor. It is located on the fourth living level of the building. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has a volume of 200 m³ and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not included in this listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the peat soil and the fact that the building was constructed in 1964, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Albert Heijn is about 491 metres away, with Dirk at 534 metres and Aldi at 585 metres. The nearest primary school is IJdoornschool at 377 metres, and the secondary school Hogelant is at 541 metres. A pharmacy is at 326 metres, and the nearest GP is at 2.3 km.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stops are Purmerplein at 398 metres, Olof Palmeplein at 412 metres, and Wervershoofstraat at 422 metres. These are served by bus lines 36, 38, 39, and N91. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 3.5 km away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "a nice and quiet neighbourhood" with social and kind people. Another mentions a "charming mix of urban and green elements" and a strong sense of community. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has no cavity wall insulation. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes for sale have a label D or lower, while a majority have better labels.
