A waterside home in the heart of Amsterdam
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Valkenburgerstraat, right on the water in the Uilenburg neighbourhood, part of the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district in the centre of Amsterdam. Built in 2000, it is a modern home in a part of the city that feels historic. The asking price of €775,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €694,083 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the home is larger than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,507, while this home is listed at €8,708 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its location and size.
A bright upper-floor apartment
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a balcony and is situated on the first living floor, facing the water in the centre of the city. It is heated by district heating and is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners association contribution is €332.06. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be relatively modest.
Life in Uilenburg
Uilenburg is a small, tight-knit neighbourhood with around 1,255 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another adds: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third resident describes it as a "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The neighbourhood has a high address density, reflecting its central urban character. For a closer look at what it is like to live here, see the Uilenburg neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. De Witte Olifant primary school is a couple of streets away, and the St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek de Castro is just around the corner. For public transport, bus lines N91 and N93 stop at IJtunnel on your doorstep, and tram line 7 stops at Plantage Parklaan just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by all these options.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home in the records. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 74 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low and remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Forte Makelaars.
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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 Valkenburgerstraat 34D, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €775,000 is above the average of €694,083 for homes currently for sale in Uilenburg. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €692,500, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €1,200,000. At €8,708 per m², this home is priced below the neighbourhood average of €9,507 per m², though it is also larger than the average home of 74 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a balcony and is situated on the first living floor, facing the water in the centre of the city.
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 modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is heated by district heating. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners association contribution?
The monthly homeowners association contribution is €332.06. This is stated in the listing and covers the shared costs of the building. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 74 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is below the norm at 46 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is also below the norm at 44 dB Lden. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR is just around the corner at 139 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 326 metres away. An Ekoplaza is 451 metres away, and an AH to go is 560 metres from the home. In total, there are 149 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
De Witte Olifant primary school is 294 metres away, and the St. Antoniusschool is 523 metres away. The Dr. E. Boekmanschool is 710 metres away, and the Alan Turingschool is 866 metres away. For secondary education, the Metis Montessori Lyceum is 1,134 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus lines N91 and N93 stop at IJtunnel, 235 metres away, and bus lines 305, 314, 316, 391, N06, N07, N11, N14 and N94 stop at Amsterdam, IJtunnel, 238 metres away. Tram line 7 stops at Plantage Parklaan, 279 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 1,082 metres away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another says: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third describes it as a "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people."
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Uilenburg has around 1,255 residents, with 62% living alone. The average household size is 1.5 people. About 37% of residents are aged 25 to 45, and 19% are 65 or older. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 6,711 per km², reflecting its central urban character.
