A classic Amsterdam apartment in the Museumkwartier
This apartment on the Van Breestraat sits in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, part of the Museumkwartier in Amsterdam. It is a classic 1900 building, and the home is on the second floor. The asking price of €850,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,721,196, which is a difference of 69 percent. For context, apartments in Amsterdam have a wide price range, and this one is at the lower end.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 65 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €50.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt
This is a quiet, residential street in a neighbourhood that residents describe as calm and green. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." The neighbourhood has about 2,905 inhabitants, and 56 percent of the homes are owner-occupied. The Cornelis Schuytbuurt neighbourhood is known for its pre-war housing stock, with all homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Cornelis Schuytstraat is just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Hildebrand Van Loonschool and the Nicolaas Maes primary schools are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, and the Lairesse Apotheek is on your doorstep. Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, a couple of streets away, and bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 stop at Amsterdam, Concertgebouw. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €852,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41 percent, from €603,000 to €852,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jaap Admiraal makelaardij B.V. and other platforms.
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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 Breestraat 87-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €852,000, 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 41 percent, from €603,000 in 2020 to €852,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 63 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 65 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor of a building from 1900.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, but it gives an indication of how much energy the home is likely to use.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and it is not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources such as the KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a prediction for this specific home. The data comes from the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 381 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 397 metres. A SPAR is at 789 metres, and there are more options within a kilometre. In total, there are 158 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Hildebrand Van Loonschool and the Nicolaas Maes primary schools are both about 300 metres away. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is at 497 metres, and the Peetersschool is at 530 metres. For secondary education, the Fons Vitae Lyceum is also at 530 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, about 246 metres away. Bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 stop at Amsterdam, Concertgebouw, at 324 metres. Tram lines 5, 12, 24, N84 and N88 stop at Concertgebouw, at 362 metres. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 1.9 kilometres away.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €850,000 is 69 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,721,196. The living area of 63 square metres is 65 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 178 square metres. The price per square metre is €13,492, which is 8 percent below the neighbourhood average.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €50. This fee is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building.
