Willem de Zwijgerlaan 78-1
Geuzenhofbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA calm apartment by the park
This apartment sits on the first floor of a 1935 building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan, right by the park with an open view. The home is a tussenverdieping, a middle-floor apartment, and the asking price of €425,000 is sharp compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, which is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m².
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a balcony. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association fee is €109.13 per month. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 m².
Geuzenhofbuurt
This is a compact neighbourhood of 1,665 residents, and the housing stock is almost entirely pre-war, with 94.7% of homes built before 1945. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note the rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. Another says the district is peaceful, relaxed and social with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood is well served by shops and transport, and you can read more about the Geuzenhofbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Aldi is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The De Visserschool and Admiraal De Ruyterschool are both within a five-minute walk, and the Marcanti College for secondary education is just around the corner. Tram stops Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Admiraal de Ruijterweg, both served by lines 13 and 19, are just around the corner, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 2.5 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €456,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 7% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 40%, from €326,000 to €456,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Engel & Völkers Amsterdam 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.
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About Willem de Zwijgerlaan 78-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €425,000, while the WOZ value was set at €456,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 7% below the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen 40% between 2020 and 2025, from €326,000 to €456,000. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
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. It is a tussenverdieping, a middle-floor apartment, located on the first living floor. The agent lists the living area as 49 m², while the BAG registration records 45 m². There is a balcony, and the agent mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What does the ground lease situation mean?
The property is municipal ground lease, but the perpetual leasehold has been bought off. That means the ground rent has been settled permanently and there is no annual lease payment to the municipality. The homeowners' association fee is €109.13 per month. This is a common arrangement for older apartments in Amsterdam.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1935, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The indication reflects the age of the housing stock in the area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB and aircraft noise is 45 dB, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside the home. The apartment is on the first floor facing the park.
What shops and schools are nearby?
An Aldi is just around the corner at 238 metres, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 314 metres. The De Visserschool and Admiraal De Ruyterschool are both within a five-minute walk, and the Marcanti College for secondary education is at 283 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal at 616 metres, with the BENU Apotheek de Krommerdt at 314 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stops Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Admiraal de Ruijterweg are both just around the corner, served by lines 13 and 19. A bus stop at Jan Evertsenstraat with lines 18 and 247 is at 319 metres. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is about 2.5 km away. The tram lines run through the city, and the bus lines serve surrounding areas.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees offering cooling and relaxation, though they mention the rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. Another says the district is peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 49 m², which is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m². The BAG registration records 45 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,546, while this home is listed at €8,673 per m² based on the agent's figure. The neighbourhood has 19 apartments currently for sale.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1935, and 82.4% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label of D or lower.
