A classic Amsterdam apartment on the Waalstraat
This 1931 apartment on the Waalstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood, a corner of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village in the middle of the city. With a last known asking price of €795,000 for 81 m² of living space, that worked out at €9,815 per m², which was on the high side compared with the average of €8,004 per m² for apartments in Amsterdam. The price also sat above the average asking price of €763,765 for homes at the time on the market in this neighbourhood. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1931 and carries an energy label C. The living area is 81 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing did not provide further details about the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms was not stated.
A village feel in the city
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another adds: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, and a third mentions that rubbish bins are often too full. The neighbourhood counts around 2,430 inhabitants, half of them single-person households. The Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood itself is home to 1,194 dwellings, all built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well covered here. The Albert Heijn on the Maasstraat is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away and a Vomar within a five-minute walk. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum is just around the corner. The BENU Apotheek Maas is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a ten-minute walk. Tram line 12 stops on your doorstep at Waalstraat, and the Victorieplein stop with lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84 is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities of the capital within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 58 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars 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 Waalstraat 33, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €795,000 for 81 m² worked out at €9,815 per m², which was above the neighbourhood average of €8,004 per m². The average asking price for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood was €763,765, with a median of €695,000. Homes sold here recently went for an average of €771,150.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 81 m² according to the BAG registration. That is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 114 m². The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The apartment has energy label C. The home dates from 1931, which is typical for this neighbourhood where all homes were built before 1945.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their area an average score of 8.29 out of 10, based on three reviews. They describe it as a cosy, child-friendly neighbourhood that feels like a village in the city. One resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside, and another notes that rubbish bins are often too full.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1931, before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year, which places it within a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away and a Vomar within a five-minute walk. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a couple of streets away, and the Berlage Lyceum is just around the corner. The BENU Apotheek Maas is also a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 12 stops on your doorstep at Waalstraat. The Maasstraat stop, also served by line 12, is a couple of streets away, and the Victorieplein stop with lines 4, 12, 23, 62, 245 and N84 is a couple of streets away as well. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
