Gerrit van der Veenstraat 8
Beethovenbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA grand pre-war home in Amsterdam's Beethovenbuurt
This is a substantial terraced house on the Gerrit van der Veenstraat, in the Beethovenbuurt area of Amsterdam's Apollobuurt district. Built in 1930, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €4,500,000 is on the high side, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the price sits 121% above the average asking price of €2,040,000 in the area, and it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The living area of 277 m² is 60% larger than the neighbourhood average of 173 m², which helps explain the price per square metre of €16,245. If you are looking at terraced houses in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the home was built in 1930 and carries an energy label A. The living area is recorded as 277 m² according to the BAG registration. The plot size is 156 m². With an energy label A, you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The year of construction is a fact of the building's history, and no condition issues are mentioned in the listing.
The Beethovenbuurt
This is a quiet, leafy corner of Amsterdam, according to residents. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that provide cooling and relaxation," adding that it is "quiet and dark at night," which they value for the animals. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The same resident mentions that the area is well reachable by metro 54 and that amenities are within walking distance at Winkelcentrum de Poort. However, one review points to a persistent issue: "it is a daily mess at the waste containers," with litter blowing around despite residents' efforts to clean up. The neighbourhood has around 1,350 residents, and about half of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Beethovenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine here is well served. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and an Ekoplaza within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal is on your doorstep, and the HLZ secondary school is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk, and the ServiceApotheek Oud-Zuid pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Gerrit van der Veenstr tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 5, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam. Regarding address-level risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home: the noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, the flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Graaf & Groot Makelaars.
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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 Gerrit van der Veenstraat 8, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Beethovenbuurt?
The asking price of €4,500,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. It sits 121% above the average asking price of €2,040,000, and it is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €16,245, based on the BAG living area of 277 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €10,940.
What is the living area of this home?
The living area is 277 m² according to the BAG registration. The plot size is 156 m². This makes the home 60% larger than the neighbourhood average living area of 173 m². The listing does not provide details on the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available for this home in the data provided. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or information about the historical development of the WOZ value can be given.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicate that road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 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 this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, specifically in 1930, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this address?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding is medium, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 235 metres, which is just around the corner. An Aldi is at 544 metres, a couple of streets away. An Ekoplaza is at 761 metres and another Albert Heijn at 767 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. A Coop is at 806 metres.
Which schools are close to this address?
The 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal, a primary school, is at 78 metres, on your doorstep. The HLZ secondary school is at 195 metres, just around the corner. The Peetersschool primary school is at 376 metres, and the Fons Vitae Lyceum secondary school is also at 376 metres. The Vossius Gymnasium is at 407 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest stop is Gerrit van der Veenstr at 260 metres, served by tram and bus lines 5, 24, 25, N84 and N88. The Stadionweg stop is at 385 metres with lines 5, 24, 25 and N88. Roelof Hartplein is at 412 metres with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is at 1,283 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees," while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." One review mentions that the area is well reachable by metro 54 and that amenities are within walking distance at Winkelcentrum de Poort.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The listing does not provide details on insulation or heating installations. The year of construction is 1930.
How many homes are currently for sale in the Beethovenbuurt?
There are currently five homes for sale in the Beethovenbuurt. The average asking price is €2,040,000, with a median of €1,250,000. The cheapest is listed at €1,100,000 and the most expensive at €4,500,000, which is this home. The average asking price per square metre is €10,940, and the average living area is 173 m².
