A bright apartment on the water
This ground-floor apartment on Talbotstraat sits in the Joris Ivenspleinbuurt, part of IJburg-West in Amsterdam. The home was built in 2006 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €500,000, the price per square metre comes to €5,556 based on the agent's floor area of 90 m². That is on the high side compared with the average of €7,758 per m² for apartments in Amsterdam, but the home is priced below the neighbourhood average of €536,900.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 81 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 90 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the ground floor, with a free view over the water. It is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by district heating. The ground lease is municipal ownership, paid off until 31 August 2055, and the homeowners' association fee is €172.54 per month.
Life in the Joris Ivenspleinbuurt
Residents of the district IJburg-West give their living environment an average score of 6.7, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Many groups and backgrounds. Beautiful nature and plenty of sports and play facilities. Harder to reach because of tram 26." Another resident notes: "Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones." A third resident adds: "I find the neighbourhood very free, there are many families living here so I often feel safe and it's always cosy." The neighbourhood has about 2,935 inhabitants, and 49% of households are single-person households. The area is strongly urban, with an address density of 1,943 per km². For more on the area, see the Joris Ivenspleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Daltonschool Neptunus is a five-minute walk, and Willibrordschool is about 587 metres away. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek IJburg-Centrum, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is Gezondheidscentrum Diemen-Noord. Tram and bus stops Vennepluimstraat and Diemerparklaan are both around 400 metres away, served by lines 26, 66 and N89. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 2.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic 43 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to 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 Hallie & Van Klooster Makelaardij 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 Talbotstraat 179, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €500,000, which works out to €5,556 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 90 m². The average asking price in the Joris Ivenspleinbuurt is €536,900, with a median of €525,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,758, so this home is priced below that figure. The price is on the high side relative to the neighbourhood average, but the home is smaller than the average floor area of 77 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 81 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 90 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the ground floor with a free view over the water. The volume is 315 m³. The home is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by district heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by district heating, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the current condition of the home.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal ownership, and it has been paid off until 31 August 2055. This means the current owner has already settled the ground rent for that period, so there are no ongoing ground lease payments until that date.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €172.54 per month. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and possibly a reserve fund for future repairs.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows noise from road traffic at 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic at 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic at 43 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. This means the noise levels are within the legal limits. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to the address-level risk data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual foundation condition can only be determined by a structural survey.
What is the flood and heat stress risk?
The address-level risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low. By 2050, heat stress is expected to be medium, while flood risk remains low. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a prediction for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 367 metres, and Vomar is about 489 metres away. Dekamarkt is at 1,089 metres, and Jumbo is at 1,583 metres. There are 36 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
Daltonschool Neptunus is a primary school at 374 metres, and Willibrordschool is at 587 metres. There are also SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg at 505 metres, De Zuiderzee at 720 metres, and De Poseidon at 984 metres. In total, there are 61 schools within 5 km, including primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram and bus stops are Vennepluimstraat and Diemerparklaan, both around 400 metres away, served by lines 26, 66 and N89. Lumièrestraat stop is at 710 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 2.5 km away. Tram 26 connects to Central Station, according to a resident review.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district IJburg-West give an average score of 6.7 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident mentions the beautiful nature and sports facilities, but notes it is harder to reach because of tram 26. Another resident appreciates the wide open space and good tram connection to Central Station, but misses connections to other neighbourhoods. A third resident finds the neighbourhood free and cosy, with many families.
