A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This first-floor apartment on Veerstraat sits in the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood, a quiet residential street in the heart of Amsterdam. Built in 1912, the home combines pre-war character with a modern energy label A. At €495,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €765,780. That puts it 35% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that reflects the smaller floor area as much as the price. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits at the lower end of what is on offer here.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 52 m². The home has a French balcony, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €140.66 per month. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in Schinkelbuurt-Noord
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, who has lived in the area for over six years, describes it as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident praises the greenery and the quiet at night, though they mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,405 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Kleine Nicolaas, is a ten-minute walk, and there are secondary schools within a similar distance. The GP practice Huisartsen Valeriusplein is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Schinkel pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus and tram stop Zeilstraat is just around the corner with lines 15, 62 and N88, and tram stop Amstelveenseweg is nearby with lines 2 and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €512,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €495,000 is 3% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €383,000 to €512,000. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows a medium foundation risk indication, which is common for buildings constructed before 1970, and this home dates from 1912. The noise level from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and rail noise is 36 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsgroep o.g. Commissaris and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Veerstraat 38-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €512,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €383,000 to €512,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 51 m², comes to €9,706.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 52 m². The home has a French balcony and is located on the first floor. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €140.66 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the construction year of 1912.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1912, and that 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 noise levels like at this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and rail noise at 36 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications at area level, not measurements inside this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just 70 metres away, on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is at 124 metres, and a Dirk is at 162 metres, both just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 390 metres, a couple of streets away. With several supermarkets within a short walk, daily groceries are very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is De Kleine Nicolaas at 593 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is at 679 metres, also within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK C. Krusemanstraat is at 365 metres, and the Tobiasschool VMBO is at 574 metres.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The nearest public transport stop is Zeilstraat at 157 metres, served by bus lines 15, 62 and N88. Tram stop Amstelveenseweg is at 187 metres, with lines 2 and N88. Hoofddorpplein is at 306 metres, with lines 2, 15, 62 and N88. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is at 1,543 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
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, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has changed for the better in recent years. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €9,706, based on the agent's floor area of 51 m². This is 9% below the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €10,624. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €765,780, and the median is €550,000, so this apartment is priced below both.
