A studio on the fifth floor
This studio on IJburglaan 1494A sits in Rieteilanden-West, a neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Amsterdam. Built in 2006, it is a compact home with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €375,000 is 68% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,163,000, and it is the cheapest of the 25 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per m² here is €7,213, while this studio is listed at €8,523 per m². If you are looking at studios in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a one-room studio with one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the fifth floor. The living area is 44 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 43 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. It is a bovenwoning (apartment) with a volume of 138 m³. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The monthly HOA fee is €111.65.
Life in Rieteilanden-West
Residents of the wider district IJburg-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.7, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I find the neighbourhood very free, there are many families living here so I often feel safe and it's always cosy. There is a supermarket nearby, a hairdresser, a dentist and a restaurant so I only have to walk if I want something." Another resident notes: "Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones." The district has about 2,580 residents, and 52% of households have children. For more on the Rieteilanden-West neighbourhood, you can see what else is around.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Poseidon, is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova for secondary education is also close. The pharmacy, Apotheek IJburg-Centrum, is a ten-minute walk, while the nearest GP is in Diemen, about 2 km away. The tram stop Lumièrestraat is on your doorstep, with lines 26, 66 and N89, and the IJburg tram stop is just around the corner. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 2.4 km away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers plenty of options.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including KRK Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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About IJburglaan 1494A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €375,000 is 68% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,163,000. It is also the cheapest of the 25 homes currently for sale in Rieteilanden-West. However, the price per m² is €8,523, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €7,213 per m², because this studio is much smaller than the average home here.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this is a one-room studio with one bathroom, on a single floor on the fifth floor. The living area is 44 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 43 m². The home has a volume of 138 m³ and is described as a bovenwoning (apartment). It is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 604 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is about 898 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Vomar is just over a kilometre away, and Jumbo is about 1.5 km. There are 27 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the wider district IJburg-West, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.7 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the freedom and family-friendly atmosphere, while another mentions the good tram connection but notes that reaching other neighbourhoods often requires multiple transfers.
What is the public transport like from this studio?
The tram stop Lumièrestraat is just 83 metres away, with tram and bus lines 26, 66 and N89. The IJburg tram stop is 290 metres away, served by line 26. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 2.4 km away. This gives you direct tram access to the city centre.
Is there a risk of flooding or foundation issues?
According to area-level data, the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
