A calm spot in the Apollobuurt
This apartment sits on the Schubertstraat, a quiet road in the Diepenbrockbuurt, part of the Apollobuurt in Amsterdam. The home dates from 1931 and is offered for €1,675,000. That asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €5,975,000, a difference of 72 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €15,674, while this home is listed at €7,128 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size relative to its price.
A spacious apartment on one level
This is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor, with seven rooms and one bathroom. The living area is 235 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 252 square metres. The home has a balcony and a volume of 874 cubic metres. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 November 2053, and an annual fee of €12,994.71 that can be bought off. The homeowners' association fee is €533.91 per month.
Life in the Diepenbrockbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment 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 describes the area as "Calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen", though they also point out that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood itself has 780 inhabitants, with 40 percent of households having children. For more on the area, see the Diepenbrockbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including AH to go, Aldi and Ekoplaza. For schools, HLZ secondary school is on your doorstep, and the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Beethoven Amsterdam is just around the corner. Tram stops Stadionweg and Beethovenstraat are both on your doorstep, with lines 5, 24, 25 and N88, and Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Amsterdam. The address data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard at 66 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated 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 Heeren Makelaars, Heeren Makelaars Laren B.V and Heeren Makelaars on Funda.
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About Schubertstraat 40-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,675,000 is 72 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €5,975,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €15,674, while this home is listed at €7,128 per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen. There are currently 14 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €1,100,000 to €13,000,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor, with seven rooms and one bathroom. The living area is 235 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 252 square metres. The home has a balcony and a volume of 874 cubic metres. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 November 2053.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 November 2053. The annual ground lease fee is €12,994.71, and there is an option to buy off the lease. This is a significant annual cost to factor into the overall picture. The homeowners' association fee is €533.91 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be higher than for a home with a better label. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100 percent of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it in a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise at this address is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water nuisance during heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
What schools are nearby?
HLZ secondary school is just around the corner, and the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind is a couple of streets away. The 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal is also within a five-minute walk, as is Gerrit van der Veen College. Vossius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk as well. These are all within easy reach on foot.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stops Stadionweg and Beethovenstraat are both on your doorstep, with lines 5, 24, 25 and N88. The Gerrit van der Veenstraat stop is a couple of streets away, with lines 5, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk, offering national rail connections.
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, based on 258 reviews. One resident praises the amenities, parks and bars, while another describes the area as calm, green and evolving. A third resident mentions the greenery and quiet at night, but also notes that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue.
