A first home in the Watervogelbuurt
This apartment on Wiekslag 251 sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a part of the Liendert district in Amersfoort. The neighbourhood is home to around 1,845 people, and the mix of ages and household types gives it a lively, everyday feel. The asking price of €365,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €382,625 for homes in this neighbourhood. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other apartments in Amersfoort.
The apartment itself
Built in 1965, this portiekflat apartment sits on the second floor and covers 97 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 100 square metres. It has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. There is a balcony, and the property is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €267.
Life in the Watervogelbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 78 reviews. One resident describes the area as "prachtig" and praises the facilities and infrastructure. Another notes that the neighbourhood is "Rustig, schoon, goed bereikbaar, veilig," and mentions that the centre is a good quarter of an hour by bike and the station is reachable by public transport or car in 10 to 15 minutes. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Watervogelbuurt itself has a housing stock where 54% of homes are owner-occupied, and most properties date from between 1945 and 1970. For more on the area, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 91 metres away, with a Lidl a couple of streets further. For primary education, obs De Wijde Wereld is a five-minute walk, and P.C. basisschool De Windroos is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Vogelplein and the BENU Apotheek Liendert are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Ganzenstraat and Wielewaalstraat, served by lines 6 and N17, are a five-minute walk, and Amersfoort Schothorst station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amersfoort offers a range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amersfoort.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €357,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €215,000 to €357,000. At the address level, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the current flood risk is elevated, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low; heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Buijs Regiomakelaars Hilversum and Buijs Regiomakelaars Amersfoort 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 Wiekslag 251, Amersfoort
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €365,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €382,625 for homes in this neighbourhood, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 97 square metres, while the BAG registration states 100 square metres. There is a balcony, and the property is a portiekflat on the second floor. The volume is 366 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, which are separate features listed by the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only its energy performance.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €267. This amount is stated in the listing and covers the costs of the shared building, such as maintenance and insurance. The property is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright. The contribution is a fixed monthly cost to factor into your budget.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the building dates from 1965, which is before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 respectively. They are area-level indications and do not reflect the sound insulation of this particular home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is elevated, while the risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain is low. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to be low, and heat stress is currently low but is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 91 metres away, making it the closest option for daily groceries. A Lidl is about 479 metres away, and an Aldi is at 727 metres. There are also two Hoogvliet stores within a kilometre. This gives you several choices for your weekly shopping, all within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, obs De Wijde Wereld is about 254 metres away, and P.C. basisschool De Windroos is at 341 metres. For secondary education, PRO33 college (Accent Amersfoort) is at 359 metres, and there are other options nearby. The distances are measured from the property, so these schools are all within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Amersfoort, Ganzenstraat at 273 metres and Amersfoort, Wielewaalstraat at 334 metres, both served by lines 6 and N17. Amersfoort Schothorst train station is about 1.1 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 78 reviews. One resident describes the area as "prachtig" and praises the facilities and infrastructure. Another mentions that the neighbourhood is quiet, clean, well connected, and safe, with shops and services close by. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Watervogelbuurt.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state any missing fields, so all the key details are present. The agent provides information on the layout, floor area, energy label, and installations.
