A bright apartment on the water
This apartment sits on the Westerdoksdijk, right on the water in the Westerdokseiland neighbourhood, part of the Haarlemmerbuurt district in Amsterdam. It is a bright, open home with a free view, built in 2007 and offered for €1,175,000. The asking price is 31% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €896,031, and the home is priced keenly compared with similar apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment spans three floors and is located on the ninth living floor. It has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, with a total volume of 456 cubic metres. The living area is 131 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 m². There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the home is set on municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid off until 15 December 2054. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler and district heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €424.
The Westerdokseiland neighbourhood
Westerdokseiland is a small island neighbourhood with around 1,845 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district 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 describes it as "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." The same resident notes that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this island. For more on the area, see the Westerdokseiland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn on the Westerdoksdijk is on your doorstep, and an Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is a couple of streets away, as is the Vinse School for secondary education. The nearest GP is Medisch Kwartier, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Westerdoksdijk, served by line 48, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam manages the surrounding area, and you can read more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €1,229,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €977,000 to €1,229,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 45 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including PC22 makelaars o.z.
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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 Westerdoksdijk 153, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,175,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €1,229,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 31% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €896,031.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and is located on the ninth living floor. It has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 131 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 m². There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the home has a free view over the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and floor insulation, which can help keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer.
What is the ground rent situation?
The home is on municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid off until 15 December 2054. This means the ground rent has been settled in advance for that period, so there is no annual ground rent to pay until that date.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The area-level noise data shows that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this address?
The area-level indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, now and in 2050. The foundation risk indication is also low. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 351 metres, which is just around the corner. An Ekoplaza is at 523 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 597 metres. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, so daily groceries are easy to get.
Which schools are close to this home?
Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is at 361 metres, a couple of streets away. The Vinse School, for secondary education, is at 400 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, including de Burght at 699 metres and De Zeeheld at 752 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Westerdoksdijk is at 126 metres, on your doorstep, and is served by line 48. The stops Buiten Brouwersstraat and Buiten Oranjestraat are both within 350 metres and are served by lines 18, 21, 22 and several night lines. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 809 metres, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another says: "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." The same resident notes that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.
