A calm spot in the middle of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Oosterdokseiland, a quiet corner of Amsterdam that still feels part of the city's pulse. The setting is described as a quiet road, sheltered, in the centre and in a residential area. Built in 2012, it is a modern home with an A energy label. The asking price of €675,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, sitting 35% below the average asking price of €1,038,750. For context, the price per square metre is €8,654 based on the agent's floor area, which is 6% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is useful to see how this compares with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 78 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 86 m². The home has a balcony, and it sits on the sixth floor. It is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment. The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 29 February 2060. The home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €170.82.
Life on Oosterdokseiland
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.91, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another notes: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third adds: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The neighbourhood itself is small, with around 510 inhabitants, and most households are single-person, at 57%. The reviews reflect a calm, friendly atmosphere, though they describe the wider district rather than this specific street. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Oosterdokseiland neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A large supermarket, Albert Heijn, is on your doorstep, and there are several other options within a short walk. For primary education, the St. Antoniusschool is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Basisschool IJplein is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade is a couple of streets away, with lines 305, 314, 316, 391 and night lines. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and you can explore more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €722,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 43%, from €505,000 in 2020 to €722,000 in 2025. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm, while railway noise is 61 dB Lden, above the norm, and industrial noise is 53 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KNAP Makelaardij Certified Expat Broker on Funda, KNAP Makelaardij on their own site, and KNAP Makelaardij BV on Pararius.
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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 Frederik Hermansstraat 121, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €675,000 is 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,038,750. The price per square metre is €8,654, which is 6% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. This makes the price keen compared with other homes in the area, though the apartment is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 113 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 78 m², while the BAG registration records 86 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the sixth floor. It is an upper-floor apartment, a bovenwoning, with a volume of 248 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €722,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 43%, from €505,000 in 2020 to €722,000 in 2025. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At area level, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is below the norm. Railway noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and industrial noise is 53 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, below the norm. These are indications based on public data for the area, not a measurement at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 53 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. There are also several AH to go stores within a short walk, at 425, 486 and 539 metres, and a SPAR at 611 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, the St. Antoniusschool is 528 metres away, and De Witte Olifant is 742 metres. The Openbare Basisschool IJplein is 768 metres. For secondary education, the Hyperion Lyceum is 973 metres away. These distances mean schools are within a reasonable walk or short cycle.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade, at 262 metres, with lines 305, 314, 316, 391 and several night lines. Another stop, Prins Hendrikkade, is at 290 metres with lines 42, N91 and N93. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 541 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.91, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another notes: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The reviews describe a calm, friendly atmosphere, though they reflect the wider district rather than this specific street.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is described as having HR glazing and being fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating. This combination suggests the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs, though the exact costs depend on usage.
What is the ownership structure of the property?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 29 February 2060. This means the ground lease has been prepaid for a long period, so there is no annual ground rent due until that date. The homeowners' association contribution is €170.82 per month.
