A classic Amsterdam apartment in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid
This apartment on Vaartstraat 70-3 sits in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings and the pace feels a little slower than the city centre. The asking price is €654,000. The home is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market in the municipality.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1913 and carries an energy label C. According to the agent, the living area is 72 m², while the BAG registration lists 69 m². The layout comprises three rooms, and the property is described as an appartement. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage, and no details are given about insulation, heating, or ownership.
Life in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid
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 that it has changed a lot in recent years and now attracts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also points out that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood itself has 1,335 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. For more context, you can read about the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with 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. The GP practice Huisartsen Valeriusplein is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Schinkel pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Zeilstraat bus stop is a couple of streets away with lines 15, 62, and N88, and the Haarlemmermeerstation tram stop is nearby with lines 15, 24, 62, and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.6 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 56 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is also above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while railway noise stays below the norm at 37 dB Lden. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows a low risk of pluvial flooding and a low flood risk for both the current situation and 2050, with a medium heat stress indication for both periods.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 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 70-3, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €654,000. The average asking price in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid is €640,818, and the median asking price is €575,000. Prices in the neighbourhood range from €375,000 to €1,175,000. The average asking price per square metre is €9,881, while this home is listed at €9,083 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The property is described as an appartement. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage, and no details are given about the number of bedrooms or bathrooms.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1913, which is a fact about its age, not a statement about its maintenance state.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the agent's listing. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1913, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just 100 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping on your doorstep. A Dirk is 248 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 255 metres from the home. A Jumbo is 465 metres away. With 146 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice in the wider area.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Zeilstraat bus stop is 240 metres away, with bus lines 15, 62, and N88. The Haarlemmermeerstation tram stop is 270 metres away, serving lines 15, 24, 62, and N88. The Amstelveenseweg tram stop is 274 metres away with lines 2 and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.6 km away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is De Kleine Nicolaas, 653 metres away. The Europaschool is 684 metres away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK is 347 metres away, and the Tobiasschool VMBO is 484 metres away. A childcare centre is just 200 metres from the home.
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 praises the amenities, parks, and bars, while another describes the area as calm, green, and evolving. A third resident mentions the greenery but also notes that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue.
