A classic Amsterdam apartment with a modern label
This apartment sits on the Vespuccistraat in the John Franklinbuurt, a quiet residential street in Amsterdam's Van Galenbuurt district. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, yet the setting is calm and residential. Built in 1925, the home carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. At €475,000, the asking price is sharp compared with the average of €453,500 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and location.
Inside the home
This third-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-12-2057. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €221.
Life in the John Franklinbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,870 inhabitants, many of them single-person households. The average home here is 48 m², so this apartment's 60 m² is 25% larger than the neighbourhood average. You can read more about the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood on its own page.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary schools Rosa Boekdrukker and Joop en Willy Westerweel are both within a short walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal, is a ten-minute walk, while Service Apotheek Mercator is on your doorstep. Tram stop Marco Polostraat is just around the corner, served by lines 13, 18 and 247, and Mercatorplein is a couple of streets away with additional lines. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2 km away. The wider municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €469,000 as of the reference date 01-01-2025. The asking price sits 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €362,000 to €469,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Scholten Makelaars and their listing on Funda. The listing has been active since 26-08-2026.
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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 Vespuccistraat 52-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €469,000 as of 01-01-2025, and the asking price of €475,000 sits 1% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €362,000 to €469,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point rather than a judgement.
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 lists the living area as 60 m², while the BAG registration records 57 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The volume is 187 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label reflects the official energy performance rating, and an A label generally means relatively lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
What is the ground lease situation?
The home is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-12-2057. This means the ground lease fee has been settled in advance for that period. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €221.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1925, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 268 metres, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at roughly 300 metres. An Aldi is about 571 metres away, with another Albert Heijn at 656 metres. In total, there are 143 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Primary schools Rosa Boekdrukker and Joop en Willy Westerweel are both within a short walk, at about 222 and 294 metres respectively. Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (de Diamant) is around 300 metres away. There are 182 schools within 5 km, including secondary education options.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Marco Polostraat is just around the corner at about 122 metres, served by lines 13, 18 and 247. Mercatorplein is about 244 metres away with lines 7, 13, 15, 18, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is approximately 2 km from the home.
How does this apartment compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The living area of 60 m² is 25% larger than the neighbourhood average of 48 m². The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the John Franklinbuurt is €453,500, with a median of €425,000. This apartment is listed at €475,000, which is above both figures.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and trees offering cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social.
What is the urban character of this area?
The John Franklinbuurt is very strongly urban, with an address density of 10,581 per km². The neighbourhood has around 1,870 inhabitants, with 61% single-person households and 16% households with children. The home itself is set on a quiet road within a residential area.
