A waterside apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment on Westerdok 98 sits right on the water, in the middle of the city, on a quiet road. It is part of the Westerdokseiland, a modern island neighbourhood within the Haarlemmerbuurt district. The asking price of €770,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €899,469. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed at an average of €8,863 per square metre.
The home itself
Built in 2007, this apartment is on the fifth floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 93 square metres. The home has a balcony and a parking space in the garage. It is heated by district heating and the energy label is A, an efficient label. The property is subject to a municipal ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €254.61.
Life on the Westerdokseiland
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes this island, give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another notes: "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." The same resident adds that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic. The island itself has around 1,845 inhabitants, and 42% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Westerdokseiland neighbourhood, the picture is one of a compact, central community.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For schools, Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse is just around the corner. Bus stops Buiten Brouwersstraat and Westerdoksdijk are both on your doorstep, served by lines 18, 21, 22, 48 and night lines. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €787,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €638,000 to €787,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
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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 Westerdok 98, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €770,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €787,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €899,469, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the fifth floor of the building. The living area is 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 93 square metres. There is a balcony and a parking space in the garage.
What is the energy label and heating system?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is heated by district heating. The property was built in 2007. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the heating system is as stated by the agent.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is subject to a municipal ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity. This means the ground lease has been settled permanently, so there is no ongoing lease payment. The agent states this as 'Gemeentelijk eigendom belast met erfpacht (Eeuwigdurend afgekocht)'.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €254.61. This fee is stated by the agent and covers the costs of the shared building, such as maintenance and insurance. The exact services included are not detailed in the listing.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail, air and industrial noise are all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications, not a measurement inside the home.
What are the flood and foundation risks?
The foundation risk indication is low. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops Buiten Brouwersstraat and Westerdoksdijk are both on your doorstep, served by lines 18, 21, 22, 48 and night lines. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes this island, give an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another notes a good atmosphere and many amenities, but also mentions nuisance from homeless people and tourists, and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.
