Van Speijkstraat 44
De Wester Quartier, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment
This apartment on Van Speijkstraat 44 sits in De Wester Quartier, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Built in 1923, it is a first-floor apartment with a southeast-facing back garden. The asking price is €899,000, which is 29% above the average asking price of €697,313 for apartments in Amsterdam. The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m².
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The volume is 319 m³. It has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. The property is on a quiet road. The ground lease is paid up until 31 May 2060. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €191.
The De Wester Quartier
De Wester Quartier is a compact urban area with about 1,735 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the De Wester Quartier neighbourhood give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green neighbourhood with a nice mix of people. Another mentions that the neighbourhood is well connected by tram and that amenities are within walking distance, though they note that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, with SPAR and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn and St. Janschool are both on your doorstep. The nearest GP, Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, is a couple of streets away, and BENU Apotheek de Krommerdt is a five-minute walk. Tram stops Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Admiraal de Ruijterweg, served by lines 13 and 19, are just around the corner. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam is the governing body for this area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €626,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 44% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €414,000 to €626,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road, rail and air traffic is 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. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lammers + Dijkstra 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.
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About Van Speijkstraat 44, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €899,000 is 29% above the average asking price of €697,313 for homes currently for sale in De Wester Quartier. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €749,750. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,129, while this home is listed at €9,667 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 93 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The total volume is 319 m³. The home is on the first floor and has a back garden facing southeast. The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €626,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price of €899,000 is 44% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 51%, from €414,000 in 2020 to €626,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1923, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone because all properties were built before 1970. This means the indication reflects the age of the housing stock in the area.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Several supermarkets are close by, including Aldi at 343 metres, SPAR at 362 metres and Albert Heijn at 384 metres. Two primary schools, the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn and St. Janschool, are within 150 metres. The nearest GP, Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, is at 304 metres, and the BENU pharmacy is at 535 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest tram stops are Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Admiraal de Ruijterweg, both served by tram lines 13 and 19, at about 354 and 377 metres respectively. The Witte de Withstraat stop, served by lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is at 384 metres. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is approximately 2.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green with a nice mix of people. Another resident mentions good tram connections and amenities within walking distance, but also notes that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring problem.
What energy label does this apartment have?
The apartment has energy label D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof insulation and double glazing. In the neighbourhood, 44.4% of homes for sale have label A, while 11.1% have label D or lower.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is held under ground lease (erfpacht) with an end date of 31 May 2060. The ground lease has been paid up until that date, meaning the annual ground rent is settled in advance. This is a common arrangement for properties in Amsterdam and is a factor to consider when evaluating the total cost of ownership.
How many homes are currently for sale in De Wester Quartier?
There are currently 8 homes for sale in De Wester Quartier. The asking prices range from €400,000 to €925,000, with an average of €697,313 and a median of €749,750. In the past period, 41 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average sale price of €609,476 and an average time on the market of 42 days.
