Van Bossestraat 2-2
Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment
This apartment sits on the second floor of a 1923 building on Van Bossestraat, in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood of Amsterdam. It is a compact home with a lived-in feel, typical of the area's early twentieth-century architecture. The asking price of €489,000 is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, which reflects the central location and the character of the building.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 53 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 55 square metres. The volume of the home is 182 cubic metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a property of this age.
Life in Westerstaatsman
This is a neighbourhood with a strong sense of history, where the streets are lined with buildings from around 1910. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.36 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre," while another notes: "Quiet neighbourhood with beautiful Amsterdam buildings from around 1910." The area has a diverse mix of people, with both owner-occupied and social housing. Around 63% of households are single-person, and the neighbourhood has a very high address density. For more context, you can look at the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other branches within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran, is a couple of streets away, as is Basisschool De Bron. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Staatslieden pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Van der Hoopstraat bus stop is a couple of streets away, serving lines 21 and N88, while the Van Hallstraat tram stop is a five-minute walk with lines 5, 18 and 21. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 2.2 kilometres away. These are all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value 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 57 dB Lden, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both currently 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 only via Woonadviseur.
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About Van Bossestraat 2-2, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €489,000. This is on the high side compared to the average asking price of €474,857 for homes in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood, and well above the median of €430,000. The price per square metre is €8,891 based on the agent's stated living area of 55 square metres, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,768 per square metre.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total, consisting of one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 53 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 55 square metres. The total volume of the home is 182 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1923, which is typical for the area, and the label reflects the age of the property. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year, making it a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective norms. These figures come from public data and are indications at the area level.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, located about 574 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are several other Albert Heijn branches within a similar distance, at 792, 828, 844 and 919 metres. This gives you a good choice for daily groceries within walking distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran, about 220 metres away, followed by Basisschool De Bron at 394 metres. There are also Kindcentrum de Vindplaats and Basisschool Westerpark within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is about 745 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Van der Hoopstraat and Van Beuningenplein, both about 211 metres away, serving lines 21 and N88. The Van Hallstraat tram stop is about 330 metres away, with trams 5 and 18 and bus 21. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is approximately 2.2 kilometres from the apartment.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.36 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre," while another says it is a "quiet neighbourhood with beautiful Amsterdam buildings from around 1910." The area has a diverse mix of residents, with both social housing and owner-occupied homes.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to heavy rainfall, is medium. The flood risk from rivers is low, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
