A new apartment in Amstelveen
This apartment on Startbaan 256 sits in the Startbaanbuurt, a quiet pocket of Amstelveen where the streets are lined with modern buildings. The asking price is €500,000, and the home was built in 2024, so it is brand new. It comes with an A+++ energy label, the most efficient label available. For context, apartments in Amstelveen vary widely in price, and this one is positioned at the lower end of the spectrum.
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the third storey. The living area measures 62 m², which matches the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout, so you can expect even warmth in every room. There is a balcony for outdoor space, and the property is offered in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €190. The volume of the home is 207 m³, giving it a compact but efficient footprint.
The Startbaanbuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Startbaanbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 6.78, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine. There are plenty of facilities such as snack bars, swimming pools, gyms and there's a nice shopping centre." Another resident is less positive: "A lot of nuisance from the caravan camp and the house is too remote to be able to walk safely in the dark." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this neighbourhood. The area is home to around 1,885 people, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Startbaanbuurt neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS and Coop a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Amstelveen College is a five-minute walk, and Hermann Wesselink College is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Melkweg, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek De Hoofdrol is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: bus stop Amstelveen, Bovenkerkerweg is just around the corner with lines 257, 357 and N57, and tram stop Poortwachter is a five-minute walk with lines 6 and 25. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 6 km away. The municipality of Amstelveen offers a broader view of the area's facilities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €458,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value, which is a precomputed comparison. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €53,000 in 2021 to €458,000 in 2025, reflecting the area's growth. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm, but aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, above the norm, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current and 2050 flood risk, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorma & Millenaar makelaars - taxateurs o.g. and their listing 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.
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About Startbaan 256, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €458,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the price is too high or too low; it simply states the difference between the two figures.
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 on the third storey. The living area is 62 m², and the volume is 207 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with district heating and underfloor heating throughout. The property is in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €190.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is designed to have low energy costs, as it is the most efficient label available. The home was built in 2024 and is fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy bills, as actual costs depend on usage.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, which is below the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, based on 2022 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels are part of the public risk data and do not reflect an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an assessment of the foundation of this particular building. The home was built in 2024, but the risk data describes the broader area, not the condition of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 487 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. PLUS is at 774 metres and Coop at 780 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within about 800 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 1.1 km. In total, there are 33 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Amstelveen College, a secondary school, is about 424 metres away, a five-minute walk. Hermann Wesselink College, also secondary, is at 572 metres. For primary education, OBS de Pioniers is at 821 metres and De Cirkel at 870 metres. There are 48 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful for different ages and educational levels.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Amstelveen, Bovenkerkerweg, about 284 metres away, with lines 257, 357 and N57. The tram stop Poortwachter is at 460 metres, served by lines 6 and 25, and the bus stop Amstelveen, Poortwachter is at 472 metres with lines 178 and N47. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 6 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.78 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident mentions it is quiet with good facilities, while another notes nuisance from a caravan camp and safety concerns in the dark. These reviews describe the wider district, not just the Startbaanbuurt specifically.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² for this apartment is €8,065, based on the agent's listing. The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €5,890, and the average living area is 106 m². This apartment is smaller than the average, which explains the higher per-m² price, but the total asking price is below the neighbourhood average.
