A studio in the Dobbebuurt
This studio on the first floor of a 1953 building sits in the Dobbebuurt, a quiet corner of Slotermeer-Noordoost in Amsterdam. The asking price is €315,000. The living area is 43 m² according to the agent, which is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 58 m². The average asking price per m² in the area is €7,318, while this home is listed at €7,326 per m². If you are looking at studios in Amsterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
Inside the home
The studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 43 m², while the BAG registration records 40 m². It comes with a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €323.46.
Life in the Dobbebuurt
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's calm, safe and green," and mentions that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca." A third resident appreciates the quiet and the greenery, though they point out that the rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,000 residents, and about half of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Dobbebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The pharmacy is on your doorstep, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets further. The Slotermeerschool is a five-minute walk for primary education, and Spring High is just around the corner for secondary. The GP practice Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum is a ten-minute walk, and OLVG West hospital is about the same distance. Bus line 80 and night bus N80 stop at Burg. Fockstraat, just around the corner, and tram lines 7, 21, 247 and N82 stop nearby. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is a ten-minute walk. For the wider picture, the municipality of Amsterdam has plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €306,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €216,000 to €306,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB, from rail 37 dB and from air traffic 47 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is low, while the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are all 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 Funda and Pararius, all through B.V. Deltam Makelaardij o.g.
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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 Lex Althoffstraat 21-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this studio?
The asking price is €315,000. The living area is 43 m² according to the agent, which works out at €7,326 per m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €7,318, and the average asking price for homes in the area is €393,975. The asking price is 3% above the WOZ value of €306,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 43 m², while the BAG registration records 40 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on the first floor. The total volume is 145 m³. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, but the perpetual lease has been bought off. This means the ground rent has been settled in full and there is no annual ground lease payment to make. This is a common arrangement for properties in Amsterdam, and it can be a factor in the overall cost of ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €323.46. This fee typically covers the maintenance of shared areas, the building's exterior and sometimes collective services like insurance. The exact coverage depends on the association's budget and reserves, which are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1953, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 44 dB, rail noise is 37 dB and air traffic noise is 47 dB, all measured in Lden. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements taken at the property itself. They give an indication of the acoustic environment.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is low. The current flood risk from other sources is medium, and the risk in 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 416 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. The Jumbo is 581 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is 812 metres away. There is also a SPAR at 1,142 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1,161 metres. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is VSO De Heldring, a secondary special education school, at 195 metres. Spring High, a secondary school, is 264 metres away. For primary education, the Slotermeerschool is 371 metres away, and Basisschool De Henricus is 463 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Amsterdam, Burg. Fockstraat, at 139 metres, served by bus lines 80 and N80. Tram stops Burgemeester Fockstraat and Burgemeester Eliasstraat are 198 and 255 metres away, served by lines 7, 21, 247 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station is 1,172 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
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, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," with "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says it is "calm, safe and green," though one resident notes that the rubbish containers are a daily eyesore.
