Sportlaan 158
Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA quiet spot in Amstelveen
This apartment on Sportlaan 158 sits in the Populierenbuurt, a residential pocket of Amstelveen where the streets are lined with post-war housing. The asking price of €375,000 is sharp compared with the average asking price of €484,000 for apartments in Amstelveen, and it also sits below the neighbourhood average.
The home itself
Built in 1960, this three-room apartment spans one floor on the third storey, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 80 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 81 m². It has a balcony, and the agent notes a free view. The home is largely double-glazed and heated by block heating, with full ownership and an HOA fee of €340.74 per month. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
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 mentions that "Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc." The neighbourhood has about 3,600 residents, and the housing stock is mostly from the 1945-1970 period. For more on the area, see the Populierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Coop is on your doorstep, with PLUS and Albert Heijn just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijken H.L. Kieviet, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Keizer Karelpark is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools include Amstelveen College and Hermann Wesselink College, both within a ten-minute walk. Bus line 171 stops at Amstelveen, Handweg, just around the corner, and the Sportlaan stop offers lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 5.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €399,000, and the asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €315,000 to €399,000. As for address risks, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, not above the norm, but aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area has peat soil. 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 Amstelhoven Makelaars.
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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 Sportlaan 158, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €399,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €315,000 to €399,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third storey and has a balcony. The living area is 80 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 81 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home is largely double-glazed, but the label itself does not tell you about the insulation quality.
What are the noise levels in this area?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. However, aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at this specific address.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The home was built in 1960 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is about 328 metres away, so on your doorstep. PLUS is about 532 metres and Albert Heijn about 569 metres, both just around the corner. There are also an Ekoplaza and another Albert Heijn within about 1.2 km.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 171 stops at Amstelveen, Handweg, about 234 metres away. The Sportlaan stop, about 500 metres away, offers lines 178, 257, 357, N47 and N57. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 5.5 km away.
What schools are near this apartment?
Amstelveen College, a secondary school, is about 314 metres away, and Hermann Wesselink College is about 737 metres. For primary education, Het Palet is about 827 metres and Montessorischool De Linde about 846 metres.
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 mentions that "Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc."
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €340.74 per month. The agent does not specify what this fee covers, but it is a monthly cost you will need to budget for in addition to the mortgage and utilities.
