Sportlaan 152
Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA quiet spot on the edge of the park
This apartment sits on the third floor of a gallery flat from 1960, right where the Populierenbuurt meets the green of the park. The setting is described as being next to a park, on a quiet road, and within a residential area, so the daily rhythm here is calm rather than busy. With a price of €400,000, this home is priced 17% below the average asking price of €484,000 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Amstelveen.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 80 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 263 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. The agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and wall insulation, and the heating runs on block heating. The energy label is C.
Life in the Populierenbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.85, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby." Another describes the area as "Dangerous," adding that "every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc." A third review mentions "many children causing trouble." The neighbourhood has around 3,600 residents, and about 48% of households are single-person. For a fuller picture of the area, you can read more about the Populierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The essentials are close by. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Amstelveen College is a five-minute walk, and the Hermann Wesselink College is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijken H.L. Kieviet, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Keizer Karelpark is a five-minute walk. Bus stop Amstelveen, Sportlaan is a five-minute walk away with lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57, while Amsterdam Zuid station is about 5.5 km away. The municipality of Amstelveen covers all of this, and you can find more about the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for the address risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific property. The noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, while aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1960 construction on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via De Koning makelaars (ERA en NVM) on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Sportlaan 152, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 is 17% below the average asking price of €484,000 in the Populierenbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €435,000, and the range runs from €390,000 to €659,000. With a price per square metre of €5,000 based on the agent's listing, this home sits below the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 80 m², and the volume is 263 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership. The property is a gallery flat located on the third floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the least efficient label G. The agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and wall insulation, and the heating runs on block heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These figures come from the 2022 reference year and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1960 and sits on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium, as is the projected flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Coop supermarket is about 328 metres away, which is just around the corner. PLUS is at 532 metres and Albert Heijn at 569 metres, both a couple of streets away. There is also an Ekoplaza at 673 metres. In total, there are 34 supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
What schools are near this home?
The Amstelveen College, a secondary school, is about 314 metres away, and the Hermann Wesselink College is at 737 metres. For primary education, Het Palet is at 827 metres and Montessorischool De Linde at 846 metres. There are 44 schools within 5 km of the address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Amstelveen, Handweg at 234 metres, served by line 171. Amstelveen, Maalderij is at 377 metres, also on line 171. The Amstelveen, Sportlaan stop at 500 metres has lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 5.5 km away.
How do residents rate the Populierenbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.85, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Sometimes everything is a bit far but the most important shops are nearby." Another describes the area as "Dangerous," noting that "every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc." A third review mentions "many children causing trouble."
What is the demographic makeup of the neighbourhood?
The Populierenbuurt has around 3,605 residents. About 48% of households are single-person, 29% are households with children, and 23% are households without children. The average household size is 1.9. The age spread is fairly even, with 28% aged 25 to 45, 24% aged 45 to 65, and 24% aged 65 or older.
What is the housing market like in this neighbourhood?
There are currently 7 apartments for sale in the Populierenbuurt, with an average asking price of €484,000 and a median of €435,000. The average asking price per m² is €5,202. In the past period, 30 homes were sold at an average price of €434,700, taking an average of 76 days to sell.
