A corner house with water views
This end-of-terrace house on Wessel Gansfortstraat 56 sits in the Confuciusbuurt, a quiet corner of Slotermeer-West in Amsterdam. The setting is described as being alongside a park, a quiet road and water, with an open view. Built in 1955, the home carries an A energy label. At €795,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam are priced across a wide range.
Inside the home
The agent lists a living area of 105 m², while the BAG registration records 84 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 208 m² by the agent, against 133 m² in the BAG registration. The house has three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors, with a volume of 295 m³. There is a garden at the front, side and rear, a garage box and a balcony. The property is held under municipal ground lease. According to the agent, the roof is insulated and there is partial double glazing, with a central heating boiler.
Life in the Confuciusbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says it is "calm, green and evolving", having lived there for over six years and recently bought a larger apartment in the same building. A third resident appreciates the quiet and green surroundings, though they mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 3,985 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. You can read more about the Confuciusbuurt neighbourhood on our site.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Dekamarkt and Vomar just a couple of streets further. For primary education, the Pieter Jelles Troelstraschool is just around the corner, and SBO De Kans is a five-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Sam van Houten, is a ten-minute walk, while the GP practice Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum is further out. Bus stop Dr. H. Colijnstraat, served by night line N82, is just around the corner, and Troelstralaan with line 61 is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.4 km away. For a broader view of what the municipality of Amsterdam has to offer, see our overview.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €676,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 109%, from €323,000 to €676,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, and rail noise is 33 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise, however, is 51 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ELAN Makelaars B.V. and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Wessel Gansfortstraat 56, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €795,000 is 37% above the average asking price of €578,625 for homes currently for sale in the Confuciusbuurt. It is also the most expensive of the eight homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. Per square metre, the price is about 11% above the neighbourhood average, based on the agent's floor area of 105 m².
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the house has three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 295 m³. There is a garden at the front, side and rear, a garage box and a balcony. The agent lists the living area as 105 m², while the BAG registration records 84 m². The plot is given as 208 m² by the agent, against 133 m² in the BAG registration.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €676,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €795,000 is 18% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 109%, from €323,000 in 2020 to €676,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is below the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, also below the norm. Aircraft noise, however, is 51 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 729 metres away, with Dekamarkt at 831 metres and Vomar at 859 metres. For schools, SBO De Kans is 268 metres away and the Pieter Jelles Troelstraschool is 277 metres away. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Sam van Houten, is 755 metres from the home.
What is the Confuciusbuurt like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy", with parks, shops and bars nearby. Another says it is "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed for the better in recent years. The neighbourhood has around 3,985 inhabitants.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Dr. H. Colijnstraat, about 297 metres away, served by night line N82. Burgemeester Röellstraat, also with line N82, is 465 metres away, and Troelstralaan with line 61 is 499 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, at a distance of about 2.4 km.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1955, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
