A ground-floor apartment with a garden in Scheldebuurt-West
This ground-floor apartment on Zoomstraat sits in Scheldebuurt-West, a pocket of Amsterdam that residents describe as a village in the city. The asking price of €1,150,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €909,177. That comparison is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it is a factual observation rather than a judgement. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,483, and this home is listed at €10,177 per square metre according to the agent. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its ground-floor position and private garden.
The home itself
Built in 1930, this benedenwoning (a ground-floor apartment) spans one floor and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has a rear garden of 68 m² facing southwest, and it is fully insulated with a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €646.83, which can be bought off. The homeowners' association fee is €150 per month. The property is located on a quiet road, according to the agent.
Life in Scheldebuurt-West
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with." Another notes: "Pleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city." The same resident mentions the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat as a downside. A third resident appreciates the green spaces, including the Beatrixpark opposite, and the cosy Maasstraat around the corner. The neighbourhood has 4,390 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this specific street. For more on the area, see the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Coop just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just around the corner, and the Dongeschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Maas is just around the corner. For public transport, the Dintelstraat stop is just around the corner with tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The Europaplein metro stop is a couple of streets away, and Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,175,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €745,000 to €1,175,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Netwerk Makelaardij Amsterdam and Netwerk Makelaardij 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 Zoomstraat 20, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home is €1,175,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,150,000 is 2% below that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes. The comparison is precomputed, so it is a factual observation rather than a judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment, known as a benedenwoning, with five rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 113 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The home has a rear garden of 68 m² facing southwest. It is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
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 is fully insulated. However, the energy label is a general indication, and actual costs depend on usage and energy prices. No specific cost figures are provided in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The property was built in 1930, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This information is provided for awareness, not as a diagnosis of this home's condition.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The nearest is an Albert Heijn at 105 metres, followed by a Coop at 182 metres, an Ekoplaza at 283 metres, another Albert Heijn at 320 metres, and a Dirk at 402 metres. This means you have a range of options for daily groceries, from organic at Ekoplaza to discount at Dirk.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is the nearest primary school, at 128 metres. The Dongeschool is at 270 metres. For secondary education, Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is at 161 metres, and Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is at 523 metres. These distances make it easy for children to walk or cycle to school.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest public transport stop is Dintelstraat, at 196 metres, served by tram and bus lines 4, 23, 245 and N84. The Maasstraat stop is at 298 metres with the same lines. The Europaplein metro stop is at 324 metres, with lines 4, 23, 52, 62, 72 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is at 752 metres, offering national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.29, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy little village" where most people know each other and care about one another. Another appreciates the quiet, child-friendly atmosphere and the proximity to green spaces like the Beatrixpark. A common downside mentioned is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is held under municipal ground lease with an annual fee of €646.83. The agent states that there is an option to buy off the ground lease. This means you would pay an annual fee to the municipality, but you have the possibility to purchase the ground lease outright, which could be a consideration for long-term ownership.
