A quiet spot in the Watervogelbuurt
Tucked away in the Watervogelbuurt, a residential pocket of the Liendert district in Amersfoort, this first-floor gallery flat sits on a street where the pace of life feels calm. The neighbourhood is home to around 1,845 people, and the mix of ages and household types gives it a lived-in, everyday character. The asking price of €330,000 sits 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €387,462, which the agent's own pricing puts at the keen end of the market. For context, apartments in Amersfoort vary widely, but this one is positioned at the lower end of the local range.
The flat itself
Built in 1967, this apartment spans a single floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 73 m². The flat has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by block heating, which means the heating system is shared across the building. There is a service charge of €25,000 per year, a figure that stands out and is worth noting. The property is part of a gallery flat complex, set within a residential area.
Life in the Watervogelbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on 76 reviews. One resident describes the area as "Rustig, schoon, goed bereikbaar, veilig," adding that shops, a GP, a dentist and schools are all close by, and the centre is a good quarter of an hour's cycle away. Another resident, speaking about the wider municipality, notes that "de binnenstad blijft de binnenstad," and mentions a hogeschool in the area but no primary schools in the inner city itself. A third resident calls it an "idyllische groene authentieke buurt" with a mixed and friendly community. These are views about the municipality as a whole, not specifically this neighbourhood, and they are based on a limited number of reviews. The Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood itself is a small, established area, with most homes built between 1945 and 1970.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Aldi a couple of streets away and a Hoogvliet within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Vogelplein, Praktijk Rijsdijk, is a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Liendert is similarly close. For schools, Muurhuizen secondary school is on your doorstep, and there are several other secondary and special education options within a short walk. Public transport is handy: the bus stop at Ganzenstraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 6 and N17, and Amersfoort Schothorst train station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider municipality of Amersfoort offers further amenities, including the Meander Medisch Centrum, about 2.6 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home, as of 1 January 2025, is €322,000. The asking price is 2% above this valuation. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €199,000 to €322,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 36 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the sandy soil and the construction year of 1967, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is low, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data sources.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including Fred de Bas Makelaardij and Fred de Bas Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Zangvogelweg 17, Amersfoort
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €330,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €322,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly higher than the municipal valuation, but the difference is small. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it gives an indication of how the municipality values the property for tax purposes.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a first-floor gallery flat with three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 72 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 73 m². The flat has roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
What is the service charge for this property?
The service charge, or VvE contribution, is €25,000 per year. This is a significant amount, and it is important to understand what it covers, such as maintenance of the shared areas, the building's exterior, and possibly the block heating system.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The flat does have roof insulation and double glazing, which help, but the label D suggests there is room for improvement. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and the efficiency of the block heating system.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is based on the sandy soil type and the fact that the building was constructed in 1967. However, this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk, but a structural survey would be needed for a definitive assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023, and they indicate the general noise environment in the area. The actual noise you experience may vary depending on the time of day and your specific position in the building.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 389 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Aldi is about 466 metres away, and a Hoogvliet is about 533 metres away. There are also Lidl and another Hoogvliet within about 700 to 800 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is Muurhuizen, a secondary school, about 206 metres away. There are also several other secondary and special education schools within a few hundred metres, including Plevier, PRO33 college, and PrO De Baander. For primary education, the nearest is about 0.6 km away, according to CBS data.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Amersfoort, Ganzenstraat, about 141 metres away, served by lines 6 and N17. There are also stops at Spechtstraat and Wielewaalstraat within a few hundred metres, on the same lines. The nearest train station is Amersfoort Schothorst, about 1.3 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Watervogelbuurt is a small residential area within the Liendert district. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties. Residents across the municipality of Amersfoort give their area an average score of 7.91, with one resident praising it as quiet, clean, and well-connected. However, these reviews are about the municipality as a whole, not specifically this neighbourhood.
