Shackletonstraat 3-3
Jan Maijenbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA 1926 apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment sits on the third floor of a 1926 building on a quiet road in the Jan Maijenbuurt, a residential pocket of Amsterdam's Van Galenbuurt district. The asking price of €695,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,786. For context, the asking price sits 42% above that average, and the home is one of 14 currently for sale in the area. If you are weighing options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 279 cubic metres. The BAG registration lists the living area at 69 m², while the agent's listing states 80 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home is fully owned. The agent notes double glazing and floor insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €103.
The Jan Maijenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 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 quiet at night and well reachable by metro 54, though they flag daily mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood itself counts 2,210 inhabitants, with 59% living alone. For more detail, see [the Jan Maijenbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Dirk and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Mercator is just around the corner. Tram stops at Jan van Galenstraat and Marco Polostraat are a couple of streets away, serving lines 7, 15 and N82, and 13, 18 and 247 respectively. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 2 km away. This all sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was set at €721,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price lies 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose 34%, from €540,000 to €721,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. 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 PB Makelaars o.z. 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.
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About Shackletonstraat 3-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €721,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €695,000 lies 4% below that value. This means the asking price is slightly under the municipal valuation, which is a factual comparison rather than a judgement on whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The total volume is 279 cubic metres. There is a roof terrace, and the home is fully owned. The agent also notes double glazing and floor insulation, with heating via a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €103.
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 you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does note that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, which are separate facts from the label itself. The label reflects the overall energy performance, and lower labels generally mean higher energy bills.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1926, and the data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is factual information about the area, not a diagnosis of this particular property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Dirk and Albert Heijn supermarkets are just around the corner, within about 400 metres. Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is on your doorstep at 180 metres, and the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is 425 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is 585 metres, and Service Apotheek Mercator is 251 metres. Tram stops at Jan van Galenstraat and Marco Polostraat are within 300 metres, serving lines 7, 15, N82, 13, 18 and 247.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €540,000 to €721,000. The value dipped slightly in 2021 to €532,000, then rose to €693,000 in 2022, before settling at €636,000 in 2023 and €647,000 in 2024. The most recent valuation on 1 January 2025 is €721,000, which is the highest in the period.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy" with lots of amenities, parks and bars. Another says it is "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years. A third resident mentions it is quiet at night but flags daily mess around waste containers.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €8,688, based on the agent's listed living area of 80 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €8,433. This means the price per square metre is about 3% above the neighbourhood average, which is a modest difference. The overall asking price sits 42% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €487,786.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stops are Jan van Galenstraat at 240 metres and Marco Polostraat at 281 metres. Jan van Galenstraat serves lines 7, 15 and N82, while Marco Polostraat serves lines 13, 18 and 247. Mercatorplein stop is 310 metres away and serves lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is about 2 km away.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The figures reflect the general noise environment of the address.
