A calm corner of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the GWL-terrein, a former waterworks site turned into a car-free enclave where green courtyards and quiet paths set the tone. The home itself is a spacious two-bedroom apartment spread over two floors, built in 1997 and carrying an efficient energy label A. With a price of €675,000, the asking price is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, apartments in Amsterdam give you a sense of what this price buys across the city.
Inside the home
The apartment occupies the second floor and offers four rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home spans two floors, giving the layout a bit of vertical separation. At 213 m³, the volume feels generous for the footprint.
The GWL-terrein
Life here revolves around the car-free streets and shared green spaces that make the GWL-terrein neighbourhood feel like a village within the city. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes it as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also note that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. Another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood counts about 1,225 residents, with a mix of ages and household types.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away at the Albert Heijn on Van Hallstraat, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo about a ten-minute walk further. For primary education, Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is just around the corner, and Basisschool De Bron is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Staatslieden, is a five-minute walk, while the GP practice Medisch Kwartier is about a ten-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Van Hallstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 5, 18 and 21, and Amsterdam Centraal station is roughly 2.2 km away. As for the address itself, area-level indications show road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which sits above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and for climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Brummer Makelaars en Taxateurs o.g.
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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 Waterspiegelplein 20, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €675,000 is in line with the market when compared to the average asking price of €661,667 in the GWL-terrein. The neighbourhood currently has three homes for sale, with prices ranging from €585,000 to €750,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,644, while this home is listed at €7,584 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a two-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over two floors. In total there are four rooms, and the home is located on the second floor. The agent lists the living area at 89 m², while the BAG registration records 84 m². The volume of the home is 213 m³, which gives a sense of the overall space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be on the lower side compared to less efficient homes. The home was built in 1997, and in the neighbourhood, 50% of homes carry label A and 25% carry label A+ or higher, so this home fits within the local pattern.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is measured at 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at the area level from public data sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public area-level data. This is an indication based on the broader area rather than an inspection of this specific home. No foundation issues are flagged in the data for this location.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
Area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to stay medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at about 448 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 852 metres, and a Jumbo is at 858 metres, both roughly a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 140 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is the nearest primary school at about 215 metres, just around the corner. Basisschool De Bron is at 428 metres and Basisschool Westerpark at 510 metres. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 902 metres. There are 190 schools within five kilometres of the address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram and bus stop Van Hallstraat is just 55 metres away, with lines 5, 18 and 21. The bus stop Van der Hoopstraat is at 158 metres with lines 21 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away, reachable by tram or bus from the nearby stops.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet and green with great trees, though they mention that rubbish containers are a daily mess. Another resident calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people."
