A bright upper floor on a lively Amsterdam street
This apartment sits on the Zeilstraat in the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood, right in the middle of Amsterdam. The street is busy, but the home itself is on the fifth floor, so you look out over the rooftops. The asking price of €575,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €783,717, which puts it 27% below that figure. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,060, while this home comes in at €8,984 per m² based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
A compact, energy-efficient upper floor
This is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, built in 1913 and recently renovated as new-build. It has two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and spans a single floor. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. With an energy label A+, it is an efficient label, which is notable because only 13% of the homes for sale in the neighbourhood have an A+ label.
Life in Schinkelbuurt-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs than it used to." A third resident, writing in Dutch, mentions the many trees that provide cooling and relaxation, and the quiet at night, though they also point out that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood has 2,405 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Daily errands and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep: an Albert Heijn is just 27 metres away, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets further, and a Dirk around the corner. For healthcare, the Service Apotheek Schinkel pharmacy is just around the corner, and the Huisartsen Valeriusplein GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools include De Kleine Nicolaas and Europaschool, both within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well placed: the Zeilstraat bus stop is just around the corner with lines 15, 62 and N88, and the Amstelveenseweg tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 2 and N88. The nearest train station, Amsterdam Lelylaan, is about a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 67 dB Lden, while railway noise at 37 dB and aircraft noise at 51 dB are both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lion Makelaars and Lion Makelaars 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.
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About Zeilstraat 36-4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €783,717, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,060, while this home is listed at €8,984 per m² based on the agent's stated living area. These figures come from the current listings in Schinkelbuurt-Noord, where 23 homes are for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a bovenwoning with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is stated as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home is on the fifth floor, which is described as being on a busy road in the centre. It was built in 1913 and has been renovated as new-build.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, 13% of homes for sale have an A+ label, so this is relatively uncommon.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data at area level. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1913, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm, at 67 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is below the norm at 37 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is also below the norm at 51 dB Lden. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is an Albert Heijn just 27 metres from the front door, which is essentially on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is 155 metres away, and a Dirk is 197 metres away. Within a short walk, there are also an Albert Heijn at 373 metres and a Jumbo at 396 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
Which schools are within walking distance?
Several schools are within a ten-minute walk. The Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK C. Krusemanstraat, a secondary school, is 332 metres away. For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas is 595 metres away and Europaschool is 715 metres away. There is also SBO Tobiasschool, a special primary school, at 531 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Zeilstraat bus stop is 159 metres away, with lines 15, 62 and N88. The Amstelveenseweg tram stop is 194 metres away, serving lines 2 and N88. The Haarlemmermeerstation is 299 metres away with lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 1.6 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident highlights the amenities: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has improved over the years. A third mentions the trees providing cooling and the quiet at night, but also criticises the rubbish around the containers.
Is the home newly built?
The agent lists this as new-build, even though the building dates from 1913. This likely means the apartment has been recently renovated to a new-build standard, though the listing does not specify the extent of the renovation. The home has an energy label A+, which is efficient, and includes roof insulation and double glazing.
