A modern terraced house on IJburg
This is a spacious terraced house from 2010, sitting in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a modern island district in Amsterdam. The asking price of €695,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €861,423. The home is one of the terraced houses in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a six-room family home with five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 161 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 160 m². The plot measures 142 m². There is a garden at the rear, facing southwest, and the property is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. Heating comes from district heating. The ground lease has been bought off until 15 March 2058.
Life in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.3 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident, who lived here for twelve years, mentions good connections by tram, bus and ferry, and plenty of supermarkets and practical amenities nearby. The same resident, however, points to structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which was noticeable indoors, especially at night. Another resident finds the area boring, with few pleasant outdoor spots or playgrounds. A third says the Theo van Gogh park is not cosy and lacks nice benches. The neighbourhood has around 6,000 residents, and about 55% of households have children. For more on the area, see the Theo van Goghparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance. Primary schools are close by, with Laterna Magica a couple of streets away and De Schatkaart just around the corner. The nearest GP is in Diemen, about 2.8 km away, and the pharmacy is at IJburg-Centrum. Bus stops are nearby, with line 49, 66 and 360 at Peter Martensstraat on your doorstep, and tram 26 at Centrumeiland a five-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 3 km off. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €862,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €706,000 to €862,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ramon Mossel Makelaardij.
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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 Ben van Meerendonkstraat 160, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €695,000 is 19% below the WOZ value of €862,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €861,423.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 161 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration gives 160 m². There is a garden at the rear facing southwest, and the ground lease has been bought off until 2058.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by district heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are given in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is about 468 metres away, and there are other supermarkets within a short distance, including Lidl and Albert Heijn. Primary schools nearby include Laterna Magica at 264 metres and De Schatkaart at 361 metres. A secondary school, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova, is about 558 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Peter Martensstraat, about 185 metres away, with lines 49, 66 and 360. Tram 26 stops at Centrumeiland, about 492 metres away. The nearest train station is Diemen, about 3 km from the home.
What do residents say about the Theo van Goghparkbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.3 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident highlights good connections and amenities but mentions low-frequency noise from shipping. Another finds the area boring with few pleasant outdoor spots. A third says the park is not cosy.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €4,317, based on the agent's listed living area of 161 m². This is 29% below the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood, which is €6,120.
