Zandpad 4
Vondelparkbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA grand old house on the Zandpad
This detached house on the Zandpad sits in the Vondelparkbuurt-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a stone's throw from the greenery of the Vondelpark. Built in 1893, it is a piece of the city's 19th-century heritage, with a classic facade that speaks to its age. The asking price of €1,895,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,146,001, a difference of 12 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €15,139, while this home is listed at €14,690 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [detached houses in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its location and price point.
Inside the home
The agent's listing describes a home with four rooms, though the floor area is a point of divergence. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 61 square metres, while the agent lists it as 129 square metres. The plot is similarly recorded at 185 square metres in the BAG registration and 188 square metres by the agent. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home dates from 1893, a fact that gives it character but also means it predates modern building standards.
Life in Vondelparkbuurt-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a "very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also note that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. Another resident calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood itself has around 900 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 58 percent. It is a compact urban area, and the Vondelpark is a defining feature of daily life here. For more on what this pocket of the city is like, see [the Vondelparkbuurt-Oost neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well served here. The SPAR is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another. For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and the Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Wittop Koning pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is plentiful: bus lines 357, 397, N22 and N26 stop at Amsterdam, Leidseplein on your doorstep, and tram line 1 runs from 1e C. Huygensstraat a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.5 kilometres from the home, within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. This is not an inspection of this specific home. Noise levels from road traffic are 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 47 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding is medium, current flood risk is medium, and the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a verdict on this particular property.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via The Agency The Netherlands.
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About Zandpad 4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,895,000 is 12 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,146,001, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €15,139, while this home is listed at €14,690 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,372,500, so this home sits above that figure.
What is the layout of the home according to the agent?
The agent's listing describes a home with four rooms. The floor area is a point of divergence between sources: the BAG registration records a living area of 61 square metres, while the agent lists 129 square metres. The plot is recorded at 185 square metres in the BAG registration and 188 square metres by the agent. The property type is a detached house.
Why is there no WOZ value mentioned for this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, there is no reference point from the municipality to compare against the asking price or to track historical development. The asking price stands on its own at €1,895,000.
What does the medium foundation risk indication mean?
The foundation risk is indicated as medium, based on area-level data from public sources such as KCAF. This is because the home was built before 1970, in 1893, and 100 percent of properties in this postcode area date from before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It does not state that there is a defect, only that the risk level for the area is medium.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic at 42 dB Lden, rail traffic at 31 dB Lden, and air traffic at 47 dB Lden, all for the reference year 2022 or 2023. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 189 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 291 metres and another Albert Heijn at 302 metres. A Lidl is at 322 metres and a Jumbo at 370 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What schools are near this property?
For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is 190 metres away and the Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is at 288 metres. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is at 453 metres and the Huygens College at 543 metres. The Hildebrand Van Loonschool, another primary school, is at 712 metres.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green neighbourhood with good trees for cooling, though they also mention litter around the rubbish containers as a recurring issue. Another resident calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed and social with a nice mix of people. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Vondelparkbuurt-Oost.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest stop is Amsterdam, Leidseplein at 196 metres, served by bus lines 357, 397, N22 and N26. Tram line 1 runs from 1e C. Huygensstraat at 297 metres. The Leidseplein stop at 303 metres is served by tram lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19 and 24, plus night buses N82, N83, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.5 kilometres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with more efficient labels. The label reflects the home's energy performance as registered, and it does not say anything about the structural condition of the property.
