Vrolikstraat 296-2
Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This upper maisonette on the Vrolikstraat sits in the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost, a stone's throw from the Oosterpark. The 1905 building has been given an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €550,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €777,448. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is higher than this home's price.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 56 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second living floor. It is fully owned, and the agent mentions double glazing, wall insulation and full insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €140.50.
Life in the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I've been living on Vrolikstraat in Oost for over six months now and 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 resident notes: "Everything is nearby, from Albert Heijn to the hairdresser. Also, Oosterpark is within walking distance and there are plenty of trams and buses passing by." The same resident mentions that rubbish bins are often overused, which can smell bad in summer. The neighbourhood has 3,605 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person households. This paints a picture of a lively, mixed area, as described by the residents themselves. For more on the area, see the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Dirk is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dapper, is a couple of streets away, as is the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is a ten-minute walk, and the Linnaeus Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, tram and bus stop Oostpoort is on your doorstep with lines 29 and N87, and the Linnaeusstraat stop with lines 7, 14, 25 and 245 is just around the corner. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €614,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 10% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €400,000 to €614,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and from rail traffic also 63 dB Lden, above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, all as area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mokum Makelaardij and Mokum Makelaardij 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 296-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €550,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €777,448. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 56 m², is €9,821, which is 10% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the average asking price in this area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 56 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor. The property is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €140.50.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €614,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 10% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 54%, from €400,000 in 2020 to €614,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has developed, though the WOZ value is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data at the address level, the noise load from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The noise load from rail traffic is also 63 dB Lden, above the standard. The noise load from air traffic is 43 dB Lden, which is not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1905, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk indication. No conclusions about the actual condition of this home's foundation can be drawn from this.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, at 203 metres, followed by Dirk at 266 metres. There is another Albert Heijn at 411 metres, a Lidl at 418 metres, and a further Albert Heijn at 543 metres. All are within easy walking distance, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Dapper, at 300 metres. Other primary schools include De Kraal at 416 metres and IKC Frankendael at 416 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is at 280 metres, and Havo De Hof is at 367 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How is the public transport from this location?
The tram and bus stop Oostpoort is at 162 metres, with lines 29 and N87. The Linnaeusstraat stop, at 195 metres, has lines 7, 14, 25 and 245. The bus stop Wijttenbachstraat is at 198 metres with line N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 465 metres, so you have both local and national connections nearby.
What do residents say about the Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidoost?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.7, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I've been living on Vrolikstraat in Oost for over six months now and 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 notes that everything is nearby, but mentions that rubbish bins are often overused, which can smell bad in summer.
