A grand home on a quiet street
On a quiet street in the heart of the Museumkwartier, this corner townhouse from 1914 stands as a striking example of Amsterdam's architectural heritage. The Johannes Vermeerbuurt is one of the city's most prestigious addresses, and this home sits at its centre. With a price of €4,500,000, the asking price is in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Amsterdam sits at €2,587,000, making this property a significant investment.
A spacious family home
The agent describes this as a corner townhouse with 11 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread over 3 floors. The living space is substantial: the agent lists 450 m², while the BAG registration records 510 m². The home features a patio/atrium and side garden of 106 m² facing south. It is offered with single glazing and secondary glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is on municipal ground lease, with an annual canon of €1,565.54 and the option to buy it out. The energy label is E.
The Johannes Vermeerbuurt
This is a neighbourhood of grand 19th-century architecture, tree-lined streets and a palpable sense of history. The area is home to around 1,510 residents, and the housing stock reflects its heritage, with 61.1% of homes built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The reviews are for the municipality as a whole, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on this area, see the Johannes Vermeerbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Daily errands are easily managed on foot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Coop and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam and Sweelinck College are both within a five-minute walk, as are the Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is just around the corner, and the ServiceApotheek Oud-Zuid is a five-minute walk. The Concertgebouw tram stop, with lines 5, 12, 24, N84 and N88, is just around the corner, and Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €4,686,000. The asking price is 4% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 3%, from €4,534,000 to €4,686,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk, as the property was built before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Johannes Vermeerstraat 28, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €4,500,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €4,686,000, which was determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the official municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 3%, from €4,534,000 to €4,686,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this corner townhouse has 11 rooms, including 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 450 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 510 m². The home has a patio/atrium and side garden of 106 m² facing south.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not an efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The agent notes the home has single glazing with secondary glazing and a central heating boiler. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a judgement on its structural condition.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. This is because the property was built before 1970, in 1914. The KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam and Sweelinck College are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is just around the corner, and the ServiceApotheek Oud-Zuid is a five-minute walk away.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Concertgebouw tram stop, with lines 5, 12, 24, N84 and N88, is just around the corner. The Amsterdam, Concertgebouw bus stop, with lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97, is also nearby. Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk away.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €4,500,000 is 74% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,587,000. The living area of 450 m² is 132% larger than the neighbourhood average of 194 m². The energy label E is lower than most homes for sale in this area, where 44.4% have label A and 11.1% have label A+.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," while another calls it "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." These reviews describe the municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with an annual canon of €1,565.54. There is an option to buy out the ground lease. This is a common arrangement for properties in Amsterdam, particularly for older homes in the city centre.
