A maisonette in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits in the middle of Amsterdam's historic centre, on the Nieuwendijk-Noord side of the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde district. It is a maisonette, spread over two floors, built in 1999. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €606,667. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed at an average of €8,696 per square metre.
The home itself
According to the agent, this maisonette has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It sits on the third living floor and comes with a sunny terrace and a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so you own the property outright. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228.36. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m².
Life around Nieuwendijk-Noord
This is a compact neighbourhood with 485 residents, many of them living alone. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says: "It's calm, safe and green", and notes that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca". A third resident mentions the greenery and trees that "offer cooling and relaxation", though they also point out that rubbish around the containers is "a never ending story". These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Nieuwendijk-Noord neighbourhood itself is home to 351 dwellings, of which 15% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is on your doorstep, with a SPAR and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For primary education, de Burght is a couple of streets away, and the St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is on your doorstep, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is a five-minute walk, with metro, tram, bus and ferry connections. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €561,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €500,000 is 11% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €437,000 to €561,000. As for the surroundings, the road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication for this area is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Mokum Makelaardij.
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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 Sint Jacobsstraat 5H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €500,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €606,667. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,696, while this home is listed at €7,246 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is therefore 'keen' compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this maisonette?
According to the agent, this maisonette has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the third living floor and has a sunny terrace as well as a roof terrace. The home is freehold, so you own it outright. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228.36.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €561,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €500,000 is 11% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 28%, from €437,000 in 2020 to €561,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 45 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is low. According to the KCAF, 86% of the buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 1999.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. The heat stress risk is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 182 metres, with another AH to go at 283 metres. A SPAR is at 288 metres, an Albert Heijn at 309 metres, and a Dirk at 379 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
Which schools are near this home?
The nearest primary school is de Burght at 348 metres, followed by the St. Antoniusschool at 586 metres. For secondary education, the Vinse School is at 629 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including De Witte Olifant at 920 metres and the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam at 980 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is at 72 metres, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop is at 274 metres, serving bus and tram lines including night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 466 metres, with metro, tram, bus and ferry connections. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal at 466 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy", with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another mentions it is "calm, safe and green", though a third notes that rubbish around the containers is "a never ending story". These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
