A studio with a village feel
Betondorp has a reputation as a village in the city, and this studio on Schovenstraat sits right in that green, low-rise setting. The home is a first-floor upstairs apartment in a building from 1924, and it is currently listed for €345,000. That asking price is 53% below the average asking price of €730,000 in the neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 11 homes currently for sale here. If you are looking at [studios in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
The studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 41 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 35 m². The home has a balcony, and it is situated on a quiet road in a residential area. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and there is a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual fee of €851.94 and an end date of 31 December 2061, with an option to buy it off. The homeowners' association fee is €116.63 per month.
The Betondorp neighbourhood
Residents describe Betondorp as a green, village-like neighbourhood with low-rise buildings and a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels. Social but also built in a very urban way on the edge of the city. Lots of greenery and children can play outside." Another adds: "People know each other and there is a village atmosphere." The neighbourhood scores an average of 7.11 out of 10 from seven reviews. A common theme is the lack of daily grocery shops, with residents noting you have to leave the area for that. There is a good bakery, De Lekkernij, and a café-restaurant, De Avonden, as well as a community centre, Brinkhuis. The neighbourhood has around 2,930 residents, and 60% of households are single-person. For more on [the Betondorp neighbourhood], the reviews give a clear picture.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS, just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools a ten-minute walk from the home: the A. Bekemaschool and Openbare Basisschool De Grote Beer. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both in Duivendrecht, a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus line 41 stops at Zaaiersweg, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Diemen Zuid, about 1.4 km away. The home is part of [the municipality of Amsterdam], which offers a wide range of amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €346,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €225,000 to €346,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the home was built in 1924 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Your Home Makelaars Amsterdam on Funda.
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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 Schovenstraat 46, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €346,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 54%, from €225,000 to €346,000. This means the asking price is in line with the latest municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, the home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 41 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 35 m². There is a balcony, and the home is situated on the first floor. The property is a bovenwoning, or upstairs apartment, in a building from 1924.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and there is a central heating boiler. These features can help keep energy use in check, but the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1924 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data also notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home is situated on a quiet road, according to the agent.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 664 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is about 1.2 km away, and an Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km as well. Residents note that Betondorp itself has few daily grocery shops, so you often have to leave the neighbourhood for shopping. The PLUS is the closest option for everyday needs.
What schools are in the area?
There are two primary schools about 885 metres from the home: the A. Bekemaschool and Openbare Basisschool De Grote Beer. A Brede Daltonschool De Meer is about 1.1 km away. For secondary education, Daltonschool Spinoza20first is about 1.2 km away. Residents mention that there is no school for older children within Betondorp itself, so you may need to travel a bit further.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 41 stops at Zaaiersweg, about 183 metres from the home, which is just around the corner. There are additional stops on the same line at Burg. Van Damstraat and Industrieweg, both within about 500 metres. The nearest train station is Diemen Zuid, about 1.4 km away. This gives you options for getting around the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents describe Betondorp as a green, village-like neighbourhood with low-rise buildings and a strong sense of community. The average score from seven reviews is 7.11 out of 10. One resident says: "Betondorp is a village in the city of Amsterdam. At least, that's how it feels." Another notes: "People know each other and there is a village atmosphere." A common drawback mentioned is the lack of daily grocery shops.
What is the leasehold situation for this property?
The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual fee of €851.94. The leasehold ends on 31 December 2061, and there is an option to buy it off. This is a common arrangement in Amsterdam, where the municipality owns the land. The fee is a recurring cost to factor into your budget, but the option to buy it off could provide long-term certainty.
