Veembroederhof 259
Oostelijke Handelskade · 1019 HD Amsterdam
A bright apartment in a striking Amsterdam district
This apartment sits on the eighth floor of a 2006 building on the Veembroederhof, in the Oostelijke Handelskade area of Amsterdam. The neighbourhood is part of the Oostelijk Havengebied, a former harbour district that has been transformed into a residential area with wide streets and modern architecture. Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. At €625,000, the asking price sat 18% below the average last known asking price of €758,000 for apartments in Amsterdam. This home has not been online since 11 September 2026.
A home on the eighth floor
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 80 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². According to the agent, the home was fully insulated and had a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the apartment is on the eighth floor. The ground lease runs until 31 January 2053 and has been paid off for that period. The monthly homeowners' association fee was €225.
Life around the Oostelijke Handelskade
The Oostelijke Handelskade is a residential district built on former harbour land, with a mix of housing and a strong sense of community. One resident of the wider district describes it as a neighbourhood that stands out for its special layout and architecture, almost like an open-air museum, with wide streets and plenty of trees. Another resident appreciates the quiet and green environment, noting that despite being in Amsterdam, it feels spacious and calm. A third resident mentions that the first batch of residents are now heading towards 60, and that the neighbourhood has a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes. The district has around 1,480 residents, with a high proportion of one-person households. For more on the area, see the Oostelijke Handelskade neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo and a Vomar also within a couple of streets. The Piet Hein primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Alan Turingschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum De Keyzer, a ten-minute walk, and the Apotheek Czaar Peter pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Jan Schaeferbrug bus stop with line 43 is on your doorstep, and the Kattenburgerstraat tram stop with line 26 is just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, from restaurants to cultural venues, within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price could be made here. The address-level risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the guideline, and industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the guideline. Railway noise is 54 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the guideline. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Makelaarswinkel B.V. on Funda and on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Veembroederhof 259, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 was 18% below the average asking price of €758,000 for homes in the Oostelijke Handelskade. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €7,445, while this apartment was listed at €7,812 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 80 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 80 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the eighth floor of the building.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The apartment has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also stated that the home was fully insulated, which supports the efficient energy performance.
What is the ground lease situation?
The apartment is on municipal ground lease, with the lease running until 31 January 2053. The ground lease had been paid off for that period, meaning no annual ground rent was due until that date. After that, the lease would need to be renewed with the municipality.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the guideline, and industrial noise at 51 dB Lden, also above the guideline. Railway noise is 54 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the guideline. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific building. The apartment was built in 2006, which is relatively recent, but the foundation risk level reflects the broader area rather than this particular structure.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk away. A Jumbo is also a ten-minute walk, and another Jumbo and a Vomar are within a couple of streets. There are 133 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Piet Hein, about a five-minute walk away, with 372 pupils. The Alan Turingschool is just around the corner, and Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is about a ten-minute walk away.
How is the public transport connection?
The Jan Schaeferbrug bus stop with line 43 is on your doorstep, and the Kattenburgerstraat tram stop with line 26 is just around the corner. The Kattenburg bus stop with lines 43 and N89 is also just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about the wider district?
Residents of the wider Oostelijk Havengebied district give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the special architecture and green, quiet streets, while another mentions the strong community feel. A third resident notes that the first residents are ageing and that the neighbourhood has a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee was €225. This covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior. The fee is set by the homeowners' association and may be adjusted over time.
