Bovenkerkerkade 12
Kastanjebuurt, Amstelveen
AreaA 1926 terraced house with an A label
This terraced house on Bovenkerkerkade 12 sits in the Kastanjebuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Amstelveen. Built in 1926, it has an A energy label, an efficient label, which is a notable combination for a home of this age. With a price of €1,250,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the median of €1,087,500 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently eight terraced houses in Amstelveen on the market.
Inside the home
The agent lists this home as having seven rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 557 m³. The living area is given as 142 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 148 m². The plot is 200 m² according to both sources.
The Kastanjebuurt
Residents of the district of Keizer Karelpark, which includes the Kastanjebuurt, give their area a 6.78 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's very quiet here, sometimes some nuisance from youngsters but generally fine. There are plenty of facilities such as snack bars, swimming pools, gyms and there's a nice shopping centre." Another notes: "Every day people are threatened with nasty things but otherwise, good shops etc. The safety is fine but as soon as you enter Middenhoven you have to watch out for people." The neighbourhood itself has 2,305 residents, with a mix of ages and a large share of families, 41% of households have children. For more detail, see the Kastanjebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Your daily errands are well covered: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Coop and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Piet Hein, is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Keizer Karel College is on your doorstep. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijken H.L. Kieviet, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Keizer Karelpark, is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 174 stops at Oakpark, a couple of streets away, and lines 171 and 174 are at Keizer Karelplein, also a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, a ten-minute drive. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amstelveen.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €932,000. The asking price is 34% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €562,000 to €932,000. As for address-level risk indications: road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard (area-level indication). The foundation risk indication is elevated, the home was built in 1926 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 82% of homes were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via Lunshof Makelaardij Amstelveen.
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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 Bovenkerkerkade 12, Amstelveen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Kastanjebuurt?
The asking price of €1,250,000 is above the median of €1,087,500 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre for homes on the market here is €6,833, while this home works out at €8,803 per m² based on the agent's living area. There are eight homes for sale in the neighbourhood at the moment.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has three bedrooms and one bathroom, with seven rooms in total spread over two floors. The living area is 142 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 148 m². The plot is 200 m².
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €932,000. The asking price is 34% above that value. Over the past five years the WOZ value has risen by 66%, from €562,000 in 2020 to €932,000 in 2025.
What are the noise and foundation risks for this address?
Road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard (area-level indication). The foundation risk indication is elevated, the home was built in 1926 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 82% of homes were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with Coop and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool Piet Hein, is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Keizer Karel College is on your doorstep.
What is the Kastanjebuurt like to live in?
Residents of the district of Keizer Karelpark give their area a 6.78 out of 10. One resident says it is quiet with good facilities, while another mentions safety concerns. The neighbourhood has 2,305 residents, with a mix of ages and a large share of families, 41% of households have children.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 174 stops at Oakpark, a couple of streets away, and lines 171 and 174 are at Keizer Karelplein, also a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Zuid, about 4.5 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. That means energy costs are expected to be relatively low compared to homes with less efficient labels.
