A classic Amsterdam apartment near the Vondelpark
This apartment sits in the Vondelparkbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the greenery of the Vondelpark and the lively Overtoom. It is a 1921 building, so it carries the character of classic Amsterdam architecture. The asking price is €1,000,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits at the upper end of what is currently on offer in the neighbourhood.
Inside the home
The apartment spans 105 m² according to the agent, with the BAG registration listing 106 m². It has four rooms, including three bedrooms, and a volume of 290 m³. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1921, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in the Vondelparkbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy, lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and appreciates the green spaces, though they also point out issues with litter around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 2,095 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. For more on the area, see the Vondelparkbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is a couple of streets away, and OBS Corantijn is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Valeriusplein, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Dr. de Haan is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: bus line N88 stops at Overtoomsesluis on your doorstep, and tram lines 1, 15 and 17 run from Hoofdweg, a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €1,024,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €776,000 to €1,024,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and from air traffic 49 dB Lden, also above the standard, while rail noise at 33 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Amsterdam At Home Makelaars.
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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 Zocherstraat 56-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,000,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €1,024,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 32%, from €776,000 in 2020 to €1,024,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms. The living area is 105 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The volume is 290 m³. The property is an apartment in a building from 1921.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1921, but the label is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1921, which is before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. No further details are provided.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows the noise load from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Air traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Lidl, both about 227 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is about 543 metres away, a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 556 metres, and a Dirk is at 610 metres. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is about 491 metres away, a five-minute walk. OBS Corantijn is at 585 metres, and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is at 676 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also secondary schools within reach, such as Postjes College at 685 metres.
How is the public transport connection from here?
The nearest bus stop is Overtoomsesluis, about 69 metres away, served by night bus line N88. Tram lines 1, 15 and 17 stop at Hoofdweg, about 285 metres away. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.5 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. So you have several options for getting around.
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 says: "Extremely nice and cozy, lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another mentions the area is "calm, safe and green" and has improved over the years. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €9,524, based on the agent's listed living area of 105 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €10,612. So this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average on a per-square-metre basis, while the total price is above the average because the home is larger than the typical 74 m².
