A calm spot in Slotervaart-Zuid
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt, a residential pocket of Slotervaart-Zuid in Amsterdam. Built in 1956, it has a free view and a balcony, and the asking price is €385,000. The price is 24% below the average asking price of €507,379 for homes in this area, and it also sits below the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 m². It comes with double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and a balcony. The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent paid up to 01-12-2054, and the homeowners' association fee is €190 per month.
Life in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. 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 recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also points to daily mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has around 3,745 inhabitants, and 58% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away. Calvijn College for secondary education is on your doorstep, and the Einsteinschool primary school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein, and the Service Apotheek Slotervaart pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Heemstedestraat stop offers bus, metro and tram lines 2, 50, 51 and N88, and Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is a five-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €424,000 on 01-01-2025, and the asking price is 9% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €275,000 to €424,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is peat. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently low 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 Edens Makelaardij.
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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 Theodorus Majofskistraat 21-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €385,000 is 24% below the average asking price of €507,379 for homes in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,772, while this home is listed at €6,754 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 57 m². The price is also 9% below the WOZ value of €424,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is an upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) on a single floor. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 57 m², while the BAG registration records 54 m². The home has a balcony and a free view, and it is situated on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €424,000 on the reference date of 01-01-2025. The asking price of €385,000 is 9% below this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 54%, from €275,000 to €424,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1956 on peat soil, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Heemstedestraat stop is just around the corner and offers bus, metro and tram services on lines 2, 50, 51 and N88. The Jacques Veltmanstraat bus stop, with line N88, is also close by, as is the Sierplein stop with lines 18 and 62. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is a five-minute walk away.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away. Calvijn College for secondary education is on your doorstep, and the Einsteinschool primary school is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Delflandplein, and the Service Apotheek Slotervaart pharmacy is a couple of streets 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 says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", while a third mentions the greenery but also notes mess around the waste containers.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing and floor insulation, according to the agent. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
