A calm spot on the water
This apartment sits on Westerdoksdijk, right on the water's edge in the Westerdokseiland neighbourhood of Amsterdam. It is a sheltered spot with an unobstructed view, and the bustle of the city centre is close by without being on top of you. The asking price of €700,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €933,385. For context, [apartments in Amsterdam] vary widely in price depending on location and size.
A well-finished apartment
Built in 2008, this apartment is on the first floor and covers 83 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated with a central heating boiler plus underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. There is a balcony, and the property is municipal leasehold with the ground rent paid off until 15 November 2055. The homeowners' association fee is €208.73 per month.
Life on Westerdokseiland
Westerdokseiland is a small island neighbourhood with around 1,845 residents, and nearly all of the homes were built between 1990 and 2010. Residents of the wider Haarlemmerbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "very nice neighbourhood". Another describes the Haarlemmerbuurt as "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities", though they add that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood can be unhygienic. The reviews cover the district rather than this island specifically, so they give a flavour of the wider area. You can read more about [the Westerdokseiland neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is a five-minute walk, and the Vinse School for secondary education is also close by. The GP practice Medisch Kwartier is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Westerdoksdijk is on your doorstep with line 48, and the Buiten Brouwersstraat stop a couple of streets away serves lines 18, 21, 22 and several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the BovenIJ Ziekenhuis is a short cycle away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. There are no risk indications available for this address either, so nothing can be said about noise, foundation or flooding at this location.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren Makelaars, Heeren Makelaars Laren B.V and Heeren Makelaars 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westerdoksdijk 393, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €700,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €933,385, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,487, while this home is listed at €8,434 per m². There are currently 13 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €525,000 to €3,450,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 83 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 216 m³. It is located on the first floor and has a balcony. The home was built in 2008.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. An efficient label generally means lower energy costs, though actual usage depends on how the home is lived in.
What is the ownership situation for this property?
The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 15 November 2055. This means the ground rent has been settled in advance for that period. The homeowners' association fee is €208.73 per month. The home is offered for sale via multiple channels.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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 calls it "very nice", while another says it is "a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in" with a good atmosphere and many amenities, but notes that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood can be unhygienic. These reviews describe the district rather than the island specifically.
What are the nearest shops and schools?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 409 metres away, with an Ekoplaza at 543 metres and another Albert Heijn at 604 metres. The Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is 314 metres away, and the Vinse School for secondary education is 466 metres away. The nearest GP, Medisch Kwartier, is 1,285 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse is 554 metres away.
How is the public transport in this location?
Bus stop Westerdoksdijk is 58 metres away and serves line 48. The Buiten Brouwersstraat stop at 371 metres serves lines 18, 21, 22 and night buses N81, N82, N83, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 849 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Westerdokseiland has around 1,845 residents. About 45% of households are single-person households, and 22% are households with children. The age spread is fairly even, with 28% of residents aged 25 to 45 and 29% aged 45 to 65. Of the 977 homes in the neighbourhood, 42% are owner-occupied.
