Vasco da Gamastraat 40H
Columbusplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
This ground-floor apartment on Vasco da Gamastraat 40H sits in the Columbusplein e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Hoofdweg en omgeving district in Amsterdam. Built in 1929, it's a classic Amsterdam apartment with a single floor and a garden facing northeast. The asking price of €450,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €554,590, which puts it on the low side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has one room, one bedroom, and one floor, with a volume of 178 m³. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 m². The home is located on the ground floor and includes a rear garden of 53 m² facing northeast. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease paid up until 16-04-2063. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €152.62.
Life in Columbusplein e.o.
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Neighbourhood has many amenities and nature with Rembrandtpark around the corner, is easily accessible by bus or tram. The neighbourhood is almost always clean and housing is well organised." Another notes: "There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet. There isn't much greenery in the area, which I personally find a shame. There is little to no noise pollution, and I always feel safe, even in the evenings." The neighbourhood has about 3,500 residents, and most households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Columbusplein e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: a Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West and Service Apotheek Mercator are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Willem Schoutenstraat stop is just around the corner, served by tram and bus lines 7, 15, and 18. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. All this is within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €456,000, based on a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €332,000 to €456,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications: road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm; railway noise is 32 dB Lden, also not above the norm; and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, not above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Geldhof Makelaardij O.G.
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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 Vasco da Gamastraat 40H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €450,000 is 19% below the average asking price of €554,590 for homes in the Columbusplein e.o. neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,135, while this home is listed at €9,375 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €525,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has one room, one bedroom, and one floor, with a volume of 178 m³. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 m². It includes a rear garden of 53 m² facing northeast.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €456,000, based on a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €332,000 in 2020 to €456,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, also not above the norm. Aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, not above the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements for this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this area?
Area-level climate indications show that pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area, not predictions for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is about 273 metres away, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 394 metres, another Albert Heijn at 424 metres, and an Aldi at 435 metres. All are within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Joop en Willy Westerweel, at 138 metres, on your doorstep. Other primary schools within walking distance include Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) at 394 metres and 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn at 397 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest stop is Willem Schoutenstraat, at 216 metres, served by tram and bus lines 7, 15, and 18. Marco Polostraat is at 347 metres with lines 13, 18, and 247. Witte de Withstraat is at 400 metres with lines 1, 7, 17, and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is 1.8 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.82 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities and green spaces, while another notes the many shops and quiet traffic. Some mention a lack of greenery, but overall they feel safe and find it easily accessible.
