A classic Amsterdam upper floor apartment
This 1932 upper floor apartment sits on the Waalstraat in Scheldebuurt-Midden, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a cosy little village within the city. The asking price of €825,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, though the home's 95 m² of living space per the agent's listing puts the price per square metre at €8,684.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €1,415.45 and the option to buy it off, and the homeowners' association fee is €42.28 per month. The agent lists the living area at 95 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m².
Life in Scheldebuurt-Midden
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give their living environment 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 notes: "Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre." The same resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. The neighbourhood counts around 3,150 inhabitants, and the reviews reflect a child-friendly atmosphere with regular community events. For more context, have a look at the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. 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 Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren is a couple of streets away. The Alphega Rivieren Apotheek is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Tram stop Waalstraat is on your doorstep with lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84, and Amsterdam RAI station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €806,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 2% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 19%, from €675,000 to €806,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with heat stress currently medium and 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 Netwerk Makelaardij Amsterdam 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 Waalstraat 80-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €806,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €825,000 sits 2% above that figure. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it rose by 19% between 2020 and 2025, from €675,000 to €806,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is an upper floor unit on the first floor, spanning one level. It has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the agent lists the living area at 95 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What are the ground lease terms?
The home is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €1,415.45. There is an option to buy off the ground lease. The homeowners' association fee is €42.28 per month. These are the terms as stated in 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 public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1932, and the KCAF attention area notes that 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 56 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 figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 338 metres away, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 404 metres, a Coop at 422 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 487 metres. An Aldi is at 530 metres. All are within a short walk of the apartment.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is on your doorstep at 26 metres. The IBS Elif Amsterdam and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both about 192 metres away. The Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is at 497 metres. All are primary schools.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Waalstraat is 83 metres away, on your doorstep, serving lines 4, 23, 62, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat stop is at 323 metres with lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider Scheldebuurt district give an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another." Another mentions the Beatrixpark nearby and the shopping streets within walking distance, while noting the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This means the home falls in the middle range of the energy label scale. Expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size and age. The home has double glazing, which the agent lists as an insulation feature.
