Vrolikstraat 140H
Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on Vrolikstraat sits in the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost neighbourhood, a corner of Amsterdam Oost where the city feels both lively and calm. Built in 1905, it is a piece of classic Amsterdam housing stock with a characteristic period feel. The asking price of €695,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €975,563, a difference of 29 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €11,316, while this home comes in at €9,026 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms in total, with two bedrooms, and a volume of 227 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 77 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 square metres. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the scale, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal. The property is offered as an apartment, and the agent describes it as such without further specification of layout or outdoor space.
Life in Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost
Residents of the wider Oosterparkbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident who has lived on Vrolikstraat for over six months says: "I feel so happy here. Ten minutes by bike from my work, a green quiet street, and yet right in the middle of the most beautiful city in the country (in the world)!" Another, who has lived in the area their whole life, describes it as "a nice neighbourhood" with everything nearby, from Albert Heijn to the hairdresser, and notes that Oosterpark is within walking distance. They also mention a downside: "the rubbish; bins and containers are often overused, so in some places, especially in summer, it can smell really bad." A third review is less positive, citing "lots of crime in the neighbourhood." The district is home to around 3,605 people in [the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost neighbourhood], with a mix of households and a notably high share of single-person households.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn and a Dirk just around the corner. For healthcare, Park Apotheek Amsterdam is a couple of streets away, and OLVG, locatie Oost hospital is a five-minute walk. Primary schools IBS De Vijgenboom and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap are both just around the corner. Public transport is handy: bus stop Beukenplein is on your doorstep with lines 37, 245 and N87, and tram stop Beukenweg is a couple of streets away with lines 4, 7, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 52 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Amsterdam House Hunting B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Vrolikstraat 140H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €695,000 is 29 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €975,563. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €11,316, while this home is listed at €9,026 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is described as keen, which means it sits below the neighbourhood average, but the home is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, with two bedrooms, and a volume of 227 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 77 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 75 square metres. The property is described as an apartment, and no further details about the layout, such as which rooms are on which floor, are stated in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C, which sits in the middle of the scale from A++++ to G. This means the home is neither the most efficient nor the least efficient option, so you can expect moderate energy costs rather than minimal ones. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. No insulation details are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Oosterparkbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I feel so happy here. Ten minutes by bike from my work, a green quiet street, and yet right in the middle of the most beautiful city in the country (in the world)!" Another describes it as "a nice neighbourhood" with everything nearby, but notes that rubbish bins are often overused and can smell bad in summer. A third review mentions "lots of crime in the neighbourhood."
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is measured at 43 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1905, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 178 metres away, with another Albert Heijn at 464 metres and a Dirk at 493 metres. For schools, IBS De Vijgenboom primary school is 216 metres away and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap primary school is 251 metres away. There are also secondary schools nearby, including Kiem Montessori at 467 metres and Cygnus Gymnasium at 495 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Beukenplein is 131 metres away with lines 37, 245 and N87. Tram stop Beukenweg is 348 metres away with lines 4, 7, 25, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 912 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk at 1.2 kilometres, and the nearest pharmacy is Park Apotheek Amsterdam at 254 metres.
What is the climate risk for this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
