A grand apartment on the Amstel
This apartment sits on Swammerdamstraat in Weesperzijde-Noord, a quiet residential street in Amsterdam. Built in 1887, the home spans two floors and is offered for €1,750,000. That asking price is on the high side, 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €786,407. For context, the asking price per square metre is €10,479, based on the agent's floor area. The home is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 167 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 171 m². The home is on the first floor and has a 27 m² garden facing southwest. It is heated by a central heating boiler and is owned as municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently prepaid. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €106.
Life in Weesperzijde-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs". A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also points out that rubbish containers are "a daily mess". The neighbourhood has around 1,950 residents, with a large share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools, the 4e Montessorischoolschool de Pinksterbloem and OBS Aldoende, are a couple of streets away, as is a secondary school. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek OLVG Oost and OLVG hospital are both within a ten-minute walk. For public transport, metro and tram stop Wibautstraat is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. According to area-level risk data, the home is in a zone with a medium foundation risk indication, partly because it was built before 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the standard at 54 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their norms. For climate, the area has a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a low current flood risk, and medium heat stress today, rising to elevated 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 two channels, including DSTRCT Amsterdam. The listing has been active since 29 June 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
About Swammerdamstraat 42, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,750,000 is 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €786,407. Per square metre, the price is €10,479, which is 16% higher than the neighbourhood average of €9,011 per m². The price verdict is that the asking price is on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 167 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 171 m². The home is on the first floor and includes a 27 m² garden facing southwest.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or information about the value development over the past five years can be provided. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not part of the listing information we have.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is partly because the home was built before 1970, and 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
Metro and tram stop Wibautstraat is about 300 metres away, served by lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Tram stop Camperstraat is about 400 metres away with lines 4 and 25, and metro stop Weesperplein is about 400 metres away with lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1.4 km away.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A SPAR supermarket is about 230 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 280 metres away. Two primary schools, the 4e Montessorischoolschool de Pinksterbloem and OBS Aldoende, are about 280 metres away. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek OLVG Oost, is about 530 metres away, and OLVG hospital is about 520 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc.". Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", while a third notes issues with rubbish containers. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
