A studio with a story
This studio sits on the first floor of a 1914 building, right on the edge of the Westergasfabriek neighbourhood in Amsterdam. The home is set against a park and a quiet road, in a residential area that feels a world away from the bustle of the city centre. With a price of €370,000, the asking price is 4% below the WOZ value, which the agent's own comparison puts as keen. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €397,500, and the price per square metre here is €9,250 based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at studios in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its setting and its price.
The home itself
According to the agent, this studio has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 38 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is a bovenwoning, meaning it is an upper-floor apartment. The ownership is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30-09-2038, and the annual ground rent is €49.66. The homeowners' association fee is €126.83 per month.
The Westergasfabriek neighbourhood
This is a neighbourhood with a mix of cultures and plenty to offer, according to residents of the district. One resident says: "Very cosy and a neighbourhood with many different cultures that has many nice places to offer. Lots of schools and many nice restaurants and parks." Another resident mentions the stairwell: "Super nice, we live together as a family, help each other keep the stairwell clean, weed, renovate, also keep an eye on each other's things." The district scores an average of 8.32 out of 10, based on four reviews. There is also a note about mess on the main street, with one resident saying "Crack dealers are a nuisance." The neighbourhood has a small housing stock, with just two homes currently for sale, and half of the homes in the area have an energy label B. For more on the Westergasfabriek neighbourhood, the picture is one of a lively, diverse community.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo is on your doorstep, and there are several Albert Heijn supermarkets a couple of streets away. The Spaarndammer Apotheek is just around the corner, and the GP practice Medisch Kwartier is a five-minute walk. For schools, Basisschool Westerpark is a five-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Assendelftstraat is on your doorstep with lines 22 and N81, and the tram stop Zoutkeetsgracht is a five-minute walk with line 13. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, where the city's amenities are never far.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €386,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €264,000 to €386,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise load from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from rail traffic it is 67 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DE LA HAYE MAKELAARDIJ O.G. 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.
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About Zaanstraat 48, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €370,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €386,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it is a reference point used by the municipality for taxes. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 40 m², is €9,250.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this studio has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 38 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first floor. The property is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, and it has a volume of 117 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to keeping the home warm. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 September 2038. The annual ground rent is €49.66. This is a fixed amount per year, which is relatively low. The homeowners' association fee is €126.83 per month. These are the costs you would need to budget for on top of the purchase price.
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 the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 91% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home, but a general indication for the area. The risk level is given as medium, which means there is some potential for foundation issues, but it is not high.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. The noise from rail traffic is 67 dB Lden, also above the norm. The noise from air traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and the noise from industry is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the flood and climate risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is elevated. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. The heat stress risk is medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, and they do not reflect an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, which is just around the corner at about 161 metres away. There are also several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a short walk, at 425, 462, and 498 metres. An Ekoplaza is at 552 metres. This means you have a good choice of grocery stores within a few minutes' walk from the home.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Westerpark is about 332 metres away, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is at 570 metres, and De Zeeheld is at 581 metres. Onze Amsterdamse School is at 608 metres, and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is at 722 metres. All of these are primary education schools.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Assendelftstraat, about 170 metres away, with bus lines 22 and N81. The Nassauplein stop is at 290 metres with the same lines. The tram stop Zoutkeetsgracht is at 375 metres with line 13. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 1.7 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 8.32 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy and a neighbourhood with many different cultures that has many nice places to offer. Lots of schools and many nice restaurants and parks." Another mentions the stairwell: "Super nice, we live together as a family, help each other keep the stairwell clean, weed, renovate, also keep an eye on each other's things." There is also a note about mess on the main street.
