A terraced house on the edge of the greenery
This terraced house on Joost Bilhamerstraat 17 sits in the Ruys de Beerenbrouckbuurt, a residential area in Amsterdam where the city meets the green edge. The asking price of €595,000 is in line with the market, given that the average price for a home in this neighbourhood is around €599,800. For a sense of supply, there are currently 15 homes for sale here, and the average price per square metre is €5,452. If you're curious about the broader market, you can compare with other terraced houses in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1955, this family home spans three floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 108 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 125 m². The plot measures 121 m². The house has a west-facing back garden of 40 m², and the agent mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Ruys de Beerenbrouckbuurt
This is a neighbourhood where residents seem to appreciate the balance between city life and green space. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident notes: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another mentions that the area is "in development" and that you're "quickly out of the city and into the greenery." The neighbourhood has about 6,130 inhabitants, and a quarter of the homes were built between 1945 and 1970. For more context, you can explore the Ruys de Beerenbrouckbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A Lidl is on your doorstep, with a Vomar just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool 't Koggeschip is a five-minute walk, and the Oecumenische basisschool Timotheusschool is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Halfweg, about 2.8 km away, while the BENU Geuzenveld Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Aalbersestraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 21, 61 and N82. Amsterdam Sloterdijk station is about 2.7 km away, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city. the municipality of Amsterdam
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so we cannot comment on its municipal valuation. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from air traffic 51 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise is 51 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is peat. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Raek Makelaars B.V. and their listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Joost Bilhamerstraat 17, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €595,000. This is in line with the market, as the average asking price for homes in the Ruys de Beerenbrouckbuurt is €599,800, and the median is €619,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 125 m², is €4,760, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,452 per m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans three floors. The living area is stated as 125 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The plot size is 121 m². There is also a west-facing back garden of 40 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also mentions that the roof is insulated and there is a central heating boiler. However, the label itself does not tell you about the overall insulation quality of the home.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it is not always included in listings. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Air traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 51 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific address.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1955, which may mean it has wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. It's a fact to be aware of, but not a definitive assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Lidl is just 160 metres away, so on your doorstep. A Vomar is 502 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 630 metres away. For a wider selection, there are 43 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this address?
For primary education, Basisschool 't Koggeschip is 320 metres away, and the Oecumenische basisschool Timotheusschool is 652 metres away. There are also other schools within a short distance, including the Goeman Borgesiusschool at 695 metres. In total, there are 93 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Aalbersestraat, just 114 metres away, served by lines 21, 61 and N82. Other stops include Jacob Cabeliaustraat at 402 metres and Sam van Houtenstraat at 442 metres, all on the same lines. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Sloterdijk, about 2.7 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Ruys de Beerenbrouckbuurt is a residential area in Amsterdam. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.35 out of 10. One resident describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has about 6,130 inhabitants, and 28% of homes are single-family houses.
