Van Brakelstraat 35-1
Van Brakelkwartier, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a modern label
This apartment on Van Brakelstraat 35-1 sits in the Van Brakelkwartier, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam's Chassébuurt. Built in 1924, it carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. At €450,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, but it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
Inside the home
The apartment spans three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. It is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 51 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal property, charged at €384.03 per year, with the option to buy it off. The homeowners' association fee is €114 per month.
The Van Brakelkwartier
This is a compact neighbourhood with just under a thousand residents, and it feels like a village within the city. A resident of the municipality of Amsterdam gives it a 9 out of 10, praising the "very nice, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another resident, also reviewing at the municipality level, describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Across the municipality, residents rate their living environment an average of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 25 and 45. The Van Brakelkwartier neighbourhood is home to 472 dwellings, all apartments, and 17% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and SPAR also within a five-minute walk. Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje is just around the corner for primary education. Public transport is well served: the Witte de Withstraat stop, with tram and bus lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €460,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €324,000 to €460,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB, from rail 32 dB, and from air traffic 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Hoorn.
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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.
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About Van Brakelstraat 35-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €460,000, 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 increased by 42%, from €324,000 in 2020 to €460,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. It is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 51 m². The home also has a volume of 171 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient, so you can expect lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to its efficiency.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal property, charged at €384.03 per year. There is an option to buy off the ground lease. This is a common arrangement in Amsterdam, where the municipality owns the land on which the property is built.
What are the risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB, from rail 32 dB, and from air traffic 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West is on your doorstep, and the BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and SPAR also within a five-minute walk. Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje is just around the corner for primary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Witte de Withstraat stop, with tram and bus lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is on your doorstep. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk away, offering train connections.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Van Brakelkwartier is a compact neighbourhood with just under a thousand residents. It has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 25 and 45. Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam rate their living environment an average of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident praises the "very nice, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees."
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €8,654, based on the agent's listed living area of 52 m². The average asking price per m² for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €8,037. The average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €547,250, and this home is priced 18% below that average.
Is this the cheapest home for sale in the neighbourhood?
Yes, at €450,000, this is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in the Van Brakelkwartier. The other homes range up to €659,000. The average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €547,250.
