Waalstraat 79-1
Scheldebuurt-Oost · 1079 DR Amsterdam
A pre-war apartment in the Scheldebuurt-Oost
This apartment on the Waalstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, a corner of Amsterdam where residents describe life as a cosy little village in the middle of the city. The home was built in 1934, and the last known asking price of €545,000 was in line with the market. The listing did not state the energy label. For context, the price sat 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €763,765, though the living area of 54 m² was 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 114 m². This was one of the apartments in Amsterdam at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 1 November 2026.
The home itself
The apartment is a pre-war dwelling from 1934. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 54 m².
A village feel in the city
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with." Another adds: "Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city." The same resident notes the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The district counts 2,430 inhabitants, and half of the households are single-person households. This is the Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood as residents experience it.
Daily life and getting around
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep, and the Rijn Apotheek is just around the corner. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk away. The Waalstraat tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam. The address does carry area-level risk indications from public data sources. The noise load from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Keij & Stefels 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 79-1, Amsterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €545,000. This was in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €763,765. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 54 m², was €10,093.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 54 m². The agent had not published a separate floor area figure. The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of the home cannot be assessed from the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from 1934, before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The area-level noise indication shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at area level.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar at 271 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 337 metres and Aldi at 472 metres. A Coop is at 486 metres and another Albert Heijn at 538 metres.
Which schools are close by?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is at 93 metres, IBS Elif Amsterdam at 141 metres, and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren at 141 metres. All are primary schools. The nearest secondary school is at 0.8 km.
What public transport options are available?
The Waalstraat stop is at 137 metres and serves tram and bus lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat stop at 375 metres serves lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is at 1,082 metres.
How do residents rate the Scheldebuurt district?
Residents of the Scheldebuurt district give an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident praises the child-friendly atmosphere and the sense of community, while another mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
