Van Bossestraat 20-2
Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam
AreaA studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on Van Bossestraat 20-2 sits in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood, part of the Staatsliedenbuurt district in Amsterdam. The home was built in 1916 and is offered for €385,000. The listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is in line with the market, sitting 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €474,857. For context, there are currently 14 homes for sale in the area, and the average price per m² here is €9,768. If you are looking at [studios in Amsterdam], this one is priced at €10,405 per m² based on the BAG registration.
What the agent tells us
The agent offers this studio without specifying any details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations. What we do know is that it is a studio built in 1916, and the living area is 37 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage, nor any insulation or heating details.
Life in Westerstaatsman
Residents of the wider Staatsliedenbuurt district give their area an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre," noting the diverse mix of people and the nearby Westerpark. Another says it is a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in," with beautiful Amsterdam buildings from around 1910 and friendly, involved residents. A third review is less positive, mentioning noise and integration issues. The district has 2,825 inhabitants, and 64% of households are single-person. For more on [the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood], the reviews reflect a mixed but generally liveable area.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other branches within a similar distance. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran, is just around the corner, with Basisschool De Bron a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Staatslieden pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Van Beuningenplein and Van der Hoopstraat, served by lines 21 and N88, are on your doorstep. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.2 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city. The address does come with some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air, and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Amstel Makelaardij o.g. The listing does not include an energy label, which is not stated by the agent.
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About Van Bossestraat 20-2, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this studio?
The asking price is €385,000. This is in line with the market, sitting 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €474,857. The price per m² is €10,405 based on the BAG living area of 37 m². There are currently 14 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €474,857 and a median of €430,000.
What is the living area of this studio?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 37 m². The agent does not provide a separate floor area figure. The price per m² is calculated on the BAG area, coming to €10,405. The agent does not state any details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bathrooms.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy efficiency. The neighbourhood data shows that 46.2% of homes have a label D or lower, and 46.2% have label C, but this does not tell us anything about this specific studio.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The municipal valuation is not available for this property, so there is no reference date or value to compare with the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to see how the asking price relates to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic 44 dB Lden, and industrial noise 47 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are indications at area level from public risk data, not a measurement at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1916, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, making it a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at about 581 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. There are several other Albert Heijn branches within a similar distance, at 798, 818, 843, and 889 metres. In total, there are 143 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this studio?
The nearest primary school is Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran at 235 metres, just around the corner. Basisschool De Bron is at 383 metres, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 708 metres. There are 195 schools within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Van Beuningenplein at 188 metres and Van der Hoopstraat at 237 metres, both served by lines 21 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Admiraal at 898 metres, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Staatslieden is at 268 metres.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Staatsliedenbuurt district give an average score of 6.36, based on five reviews. One resident calls it a "nice old working-class neighbourhood near the centre," mentioning the diverse mix of residents and the nearby Westerpark. Another says it is a "pleasant neighbourhood to live in" with friendly people. A third review is critical, mentioning noise and integration issues.
