A classic Amsterdam apartment with a calm outlook
This apartment on Theophile de Bockstraat sits in the Legmeerpleinbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam where life moves at a gentle pace. The building dates from 1934 and the home is on the second floor, with a balcony and an open view over a quiet road in a residential area. At €500,000, the asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €744,929, which puts it on the keen side compared with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 57 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². It comes with a balcony, a central heating boiler, and full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €132.04. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Legmeerpleinbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another, who has lived here for over six years, says it is "calm, safe and green," and has changed for the better in recent years. A third resident praises the greenery and the quiet at night, though they mention litter around the waste containers as a recurring issue. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,670 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Legmeerpleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a short walk away. For primary education, Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Valeriusplein, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Schinkel is just around the corner. Bus line 15 stops on your doorstep at Haarlemmermeerstraat, and tram lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28 run from Surinameplein a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €486,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €365,000 to €486,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the norm, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Boelen 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Theophile de Bockstraat 3-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €486,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 33%, from €365,000 in 2020 to €486,000 in 2025.
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 agent lists the living area as 57 m², while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor of a building from 1934.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The home has a central heating boiler. No further insulation details are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building dates from 1934, and 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 are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just around the corner at about 311 metres. Albert Heijn has two branches within a short walk, at 413 and 444 metres, and Jumbo and Lidl are both about 510 metres away. That gives you several options for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 15 stops at Haarlemmermeerstraat, about 123 metres away. Tram lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28 run from Surinameplein, about 356 metres away. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.3 km from the home, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy," mentioning parks, shops and bars. Another says it is "calm, safe and green," though they note litter around waste containers as a recurring issue.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €8,772, based on the agent's listed living area of 57 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,793, so this home is priced very close to that average. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 108 m², which is larger than this apartment.
