A calm spot in the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid
This apartment sits on the Vaartstraat in the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a quiet residential street in a lively part of the city. Built in 1913, the home has a classic Amsterdam feel, with a living area of around 50 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 49 square metres. The asking price of €425,000 is keen, sitting 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €677,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is positioned at the lower end.
Inside the apartment
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It comes with a balcony, and the agent notes it has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €200. The total volume is 163 cubic metres, making it a compact but complete living space.
The Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood
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 it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that the area has changed a lot in recent years, with more options for entertainment and hospitality, and a growing number of younger residents and families. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,335 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 65%. For more on what this area is like, see the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn and a Dirk just around the corner. The nearest primary school, De Kleine Nicolaas, is a ten-minute walk away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK is a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the Service Apotheek Schinkel pharmacy is just around the corner, and Huisartsen Valeriusplein GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 15, 62 and N88 stop at Zeilstraat, and tram lines 2 and N88 at Amstelveenseweg, both a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Lelylaan, is about 1.6 kilometres from the home. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €472,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 is 10% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €329,000 to €472,000. As for the area, the address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, both also above the norm for their respective categories. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050, with heat stress currently medium and expected to remain so.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including CSV Makelaars B.V. and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Vaartstraat 66-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €472,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 43%, from €329,000 to €472,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It includes a balcony and has a total volume of 163 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 49 square metres, while the BAG registration states 50 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1913, and the area is noted as a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode built before 1970.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 89 metres away, on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both around 242 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 454 metres, a five-minute walk. There are plenty of options for daily groceries within easy reach.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zeilstraat, with lines 15, 62 and N88, about 228 metres away. Tram stops Amstelveenseweg and Haarlemmermeerstation are also close, with lines 2 and N88, and 15, 24, 62 and N88 respectively. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 1.6 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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", noting it has changed for the better in recent years.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €8,673, based on the agent's listed living area of 49 square metres. This is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €10,551. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €677,000, while this home is listed at €425,000.
