Vrolikstraat 253-3
Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This 1902 upper floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest, a pocket of Amsterdam Oost where life unfolds at a relaxed pace. The asking price of €525,000 is keen, sitting 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €637,875. It is also the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in this part of the city. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,776, while this home comes in at €9,211 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a three-room flat with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered as full ownership (volle eigendom) with an HOA fee of €134 per month. The property was built in 1902 and carries energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest
Residents across the wider Oosterparkbuurt district give their living environment 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 do mention a downside: "bins and containers are often overused, so in some places, especially in summer, it can smell really bad." A third resident mentions "lots of crime in the neighbourhood." The district is home to around 3,040 people, with a mix of solo living and family life. For more detail, have a look at [the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another and a third. A SPAR is a couple of streets away. For schools, IBS De Vijgenboom is on your doorstep, and Kiem Montessori is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is 1.5 km away, while Park Apotheek Amsterdam is just around the corner and OLVG, locatie Oost hospital is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stop Beukenplein is just around the corner with lines 37, 245 and N87. Metro and tram stop Wibautstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €513,000, and the asking price sits 2% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €389,000 to €513,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 48 dB, rail noise at 48 dB and aircraft noise at 43 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from 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 Scholten Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Vrolikstraat 253-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €513,000. The asking price of €525,000 sits 2% above that figure. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 32%, from €389,000 in 2020 to €513,000 in 2025. This is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room flat with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home carries energy label D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have double glazing and wall insulation according to the agent, which helps. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the wider Oosterparkbuurt district give their living environment 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 mentions "lots of crime in the neighbourhood." A third notes that bins and containers are often overused, which can cause a bad smell in summer.
What are the nearest shops and schools?
Albert Heijn is 250 metres away, with two more branches at 283 and 341 metres. A SPAR is at 548 metres and a Dirk at 748 metres. For schools, IBS De Vijgenboom primary school is at 157 metres, Kiem Montessori secondary school at 206 metres, and Cygnus Gymnasium at 218 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Beukenplein is at 213 metres with lines 37, 245 and N87. Metro and tram stop Wibautstraat is at 338 metres with lines 4, 25, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Tram stop Camperstraat is also at 338 metres with lines 4 and 25. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 1 km away.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The area-level indications show road traffic noise at 48 dB, rail noise at 48 dB and aircraft noise at 43 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €637,875. It is also the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in this part of the city. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,776, while this home comes in at €9,211 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
