A green hideaway in Amsterdam
Tucked away on the quiet Osdorperweg, this detached house from 1959 sits in a leafy, sheltered spot that feels a world away from the city bustle. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a wooded environment, and with a plot of 634 m² there is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. The asking price of €700,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €948,333, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, [detached houses in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) are a rare find, and this one offers a generous plot at a market-rate price.
The home itself
Inside, the house spans two floors with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. Outside, there is a garden that wraps around the house, plus a garage box and parking space. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. With a volume of 374 m³, there is a comfortable sense of space throughout.
Life in Osdorper Bovenpolder
This is a small neighbourhood with just 755 residents, and it feels like a quiet enclave within the larger Amsterdam area. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another adds: "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 greenery and trees, but also notes that the rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with a third of households having children. For more on the area, see [the Osdorper Bovenpolder neighbourhood]( /buurt/osdorper-bovenpolder-amsterdam/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, an Aldi, is just around the corner, with a Lidl and a Vomar a couple of streets away. For primary education, El-Amien Islamitische Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and basisschool Atlantis is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Halfweg, a short drive away, while the BENU Apotheek Osdorp is just around the corner. Bus line 63 stops at Baden Powellweg, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Halfweg-Zwanenburg, about three kilometres off. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/ ), where the city's wider amenities are easily accessible.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €762,000. The asking price of €700,000 is 8% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €567,000 to €762,000. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, with the house built in 1959 on peat soil, and a medium indication for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050. The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise at 28 dB Lden stays below it, and aircraft noise at 50 dB Lden is also above the norm. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord, Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-West, and Bosch&Duyn 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Osdorperweg 487, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €700,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €762,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 34%, from €567,000 in 2020 to €762,000 in 2025. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of the house?
The house has two floors and contains four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 105 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m². The property also includes a garden that wraps around the house, a garage box, and a parking space. The total volume is 374 m³, and the house is freehold, so you own the land outright.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the house has double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to keeping energy costs down. The central heating boiler provides heating throughout the home. No specific energy costs are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. The house was built in 1959 on peat soil, which may mean it has wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area notes that 25% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The area-level risk data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding, which means flooding from heavy rain, and a medium risk for flood risk from rivers or the sea, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The house itself is not inspected for flood resilience.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi, about a kilometre away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A Lidl and a Vomar are also within a similar distance, just over a kilometre from the home. For a larger selection, there is an AH XL about 1.4 kilometres away. In total, there are 42 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is El-Amien Islamitische Basisschool, about 540 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Basisschool Atlantis is about 760 metres away, and the Lukasschool, a Dalton school, is about 800 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 3.1 kilometres away. There are 84 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary, and special education.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Baden Powellweg, about 320 metres away, served by bus line 63. Another stop, Jan Rebelstraat, is about 340 metres away, also on line 63. The nearest train station is Halfweg-Zwanenburg, about 3.2 kilometres away. This gives you a direct bus connection to the surrounding area, and the train station offers further links, though specific destinations are not stated.
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 out of 10, 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."
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 105 m², is €6,667. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €6,800, so this home is slightly below that average. The living area is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 154 m², which partly explains the lower total price. The asking price is also 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €948,333.





