A classic Amsterdam apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment on Van Eeghenstraat 199 sits in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, part of the Museumkwartier in Amsterdam. Built in 1896, it occupies the second floor of a classic building and comes with a roof terrace. The asking price of €1,800,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,737,159. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam reflects a different market segment.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 459 cubic metres. According to the agent it has a roof terrace and is set by a park, on a quiet road and in the centre. The property is in full ownership, with a service charge of €322.25 per month. The agent lists the living area at 136 m², while the BAG registration records 144 m². The home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is D.
Life in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt
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 it as "Calm, green and evolving", noting that the area has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, and the quiet at night, though they also point out that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood has around 2,905 inhabitants, with 45% living alone. For more on the area, see the Cornelis Schuytbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on Cornelis Schuytstraat is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away and a Jumbo a couple of streets further. For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum are both about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Valeriusplein is a couple of streets away, and the Dufay Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat on your doorstep, and bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 run from Amsterdam, Emmastraat a five-minute walk away. Amsterdam Zuid station is about 1.9 km from the home. The wider area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €1,635,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €1,184,000 to €1,635,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Carla van den Brink B.V. and Funda.
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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 Eeghenstraat 199, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,800,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,737,159. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 136 m², is €13,235, which is 9% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor and has a roof terrace. The total volume is 459 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 136 m², while the BAG registration records 144 m².
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €1,635,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 38%, from €1,184,000 in 2020 to €1,635,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built before 1970, in 1896, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 246 metres, followed by another Albert Heijn at 615 metres and a Jumbo at 683 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, about 191 metres away, and at Valeriusplein, about 411 metres away. Bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 run from Amsterdam, Emmastraat at 330 metres. Amsterdam Zuid train station is approximately 1.9 km from the home.
What schools are near this home?
Several primary schools are within about 550 metres, including De Kleine Nicolaas, 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School and Schoolvereniging Willemspark. Het Amsterdams Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 569 metres.
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 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident praises the amenities, parks and bars, while another mentions the calm, green character and the recent improvements. A third notes the greenery and quiet nights, but also mentions litter around the rubbish containers.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is D. The agent states that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and is heated by a combi boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, but a D label means energy costs are likely to be moderate compared with more efficient labels.
