A studio with a roof terrace in Venserpolder-West
This studio on the fourth floor of a 1984 portiekflat sits in Venserpolder-West, a calm corner of Amsterdam that residents describe as green and evolving. The asking price is €285,000. The home is one of the [studios in Amsterdam] currently on the market, and the neighbourhood has 27 homes for sale with an average asking price of €342,833.
Inside the home
The flat has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 42 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The agent lists a roof terrace, and the home sits on the fourth floor with an open setting within a residential area. Insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold bought off, and the homeowners' association fee is €105 per month.
Life in Venserpolder-West
Residents of the wider Venserpolder district give their area an average score of 6.44, based on four reviews. One resident says: "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." Another adds: "It's a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in; everyone helps everyone when needed." The district has a community centre called Boeninhuis, and residents mention a food bank and shops. Around 63% of households in the neighbourhood are single-person households, which fits the studio lifestyle. For more on the area, see [the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
A pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is Huisartsen Duivendrecht in Duivendrecht, a couple of streets away. For groceries, an AH to go is on your doorstep, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Schools nearby include Orion College Drostenburg and Klaverblad, both within a short walk. Metro station Strandvliet is just around the corner with lines 50 and 54, and bus stops Dostojevskisingel and Dolingadreef are nearby with lines 41 and 200, 271, 300. Train station Duivendrecht is a ten-minute walk. All this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €268,000, and the asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 62%, from €165,000 to €268,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail 42 dB Lden, both below the norm, while aircraft noise at 51 dB Lden is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the 2050 projection. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including AVT 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 Barbusselaan 170, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €285,000 can be compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €342,833, which is based on 27 homes currently for sale. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,660, while this home is listed at €6,786 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures are provided as data points, without any judgement on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, the home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 42 m², which matches the BAG registration. The property is a portiekflat (apartment) on the fourth floor, and it includes a roof terrace. The volume is 134 m³. The agent describes the setting as within a residential area with an open position.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €268,000. The asking price is 6% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen 62%, from €165,000 in 2020 to €268,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and is based on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden and rail noise at 42 dB Lden, both below the applicable norm. Aircraft noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications from public data (Atlas Leefomgeving), not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels are stated for the address, not for the specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 634 metres, followed by Lidl at 843 metres and Albert Heijn at 882 metres. For schools, Orion College Drostenburg (secondary special education) is 273 metres away, and Klaverblad (primary education) is 402 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Duivendrecht in Duivendrecht at 1.3 km, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek de Vliet is 260 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Metro station Strandvliet is 272 metres away, served by lines 50 and 54. Bus stops Dostojevskisingel (line 41) and Dolingadreef (lines 200, 271, 300) are both around 300 metres away. The nearest train station is Duivendrecht at 634 metres. These distances are given in the data, and no travel times or destinations are specified.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent lists roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which are separate facts. The label itself is a rating of the home's energy performance, and the insulation features are stated by the agent without linking them to the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to the address-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data (KCAF), not an inspection of this specific home. The data does not suggest any immediate concern, but it is a general indication for the area.
What do residents say about living in Venserpolder?
Residents of the Venserpolder district give an average score of 6.44, based on four reviews. One resident says: "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." Another mentions the community centre Boeninhuis and the helpful neighbours. These reviews describe the district, not specifically Venserpolder-West.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the homeowners' association fee is €105 per month, as stated by the agent. This is a monthly contribution for the shared costs of the building. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold bought off, meaning no annual ground rent is due. The fee is a fixed amount given in the listing.
