Sportlaan 88
Populierenbuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA 1960s apartment in the Populierenbuurt
This apartment sits in the Populierenbuurt, a post-war neighbourhood in Amstelveen where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life feels calm. The home is on the fourth floor of a building from 1960, and with an asking price of €390,000 it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. That price sits 19% below the average asking price of €484,000 in the area, which puts it on the low side compared with other apartments in Amstelveen.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all spread over a single floor. The living area is 80 square metres, with a volume of 272 cubic metres. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so heating costs are likely to be a noticeable part of the monthly budget.
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 is less positive: "Many children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc." The neighbourhood has around 3,600 residents, and about half of the households are single-person homes. The area is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, have a look at the Populierenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with the Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away and a PLUS a couple of streets further. For secondary education, the Amstelveen College is a five-minute walk, and the Hermann Wesselink College is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice H.L. Kieviet is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Keizer Karelpark is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 171 stops at Handweg on your doorstep, and the Bovenkerkerweg stop with lines 257, 357 and N57 is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Zuid, is about 5.5 kilometres away. The municipality of Amstelveen is known for its green character and its proximity to Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise indication is above the norm for both road traffic (54 dB Lden) and air traffic (49 dB Lden), based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from 1960 and sits on peat soil. The climate indications for this area show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, a medium flood risk now and in 2050, and low heat stress at present, rising to medium 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 only via Voorma & Millenaar makelaars - taxateurs o.g.
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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 88, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Populierenbuurt?
The asking price of €390,000 is the lowest of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. It sits 19% below the average asking price of €484,000 in the area. The average price per square metre for homes currently on the market is €5,202, while this apartment works out at €4,875 per square metre based on the agent's listing.
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 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is on the fourth floor of the building, which was constructed in 1960.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label E is on the lower end of the scale, which means the home is not particularly energy-efficient. As a result, you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a comment on its structural condition.
What do residents say about living 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: "Many children causing trouble. It's sometimes fun but they often threaten you, etc." A third review notes that "every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc."
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level noise indication shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden and air traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, both above the norm, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken inside this specific home. The actual noise you experience will depend on factors like the building's construction and your position within it.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from 1960 and sits on peat soil, where homes from that period may have wooden piles or shallow foundations. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is just around the corner at about 386 metres, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk at roughly 495 metres. A PLUS supermarket is about 620 metres away, and there is an Ekoplaza at around 737 metres. In total, there are 34 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Amstelveen College, a secondary school, is about 390 metres away, and the Hermann Wesselink College is at roughly 803 metres. For primary education, Het Palet is about 900 metres away and the Montessorischool De Linde is at around 930 metres. There are 44 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 171 stops at Amstelveen, Handweg, which is about 147 metres from the home. The Maalderij stop, also on line 171, is at roughly 289 metres. The Bovenkerkerweg stop, served by lines 257, 357 and N57, is about 474 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, at approximately 5.5 kilometres.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The climate indications for this address show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, meaning surface water may accumulate. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is currently medium, and it is expected to remain medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a guarantee for this specific property.
