Voornestraat 17
Blauwe Zand, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA quiet spot in Blauwe Zand
This terraced house on Voornestraat 17 sits in Blauwe Zand, a neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord. Built in 1932, it's a classic family home with a calm setting on a quiet road. The asking price of €500,000 is 6% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the low side compared to the market. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam typically go for more.
Inside the home
The house spans three floors with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The plot is 69 m² according to both. The garden faces west and is accessible via the back alley. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
Life in Blauwe Zand
Blauwe Zand is a small, established area with about 1,900 residents. It's a mix of ages, with a notable share of families and older residents. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident praises the "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green" surroundings, while another mentions the "great trees that provide cooling and relaxation." The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with bus stops nearby. For more on the area, see the Blauwe Zand neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A pharmacy is just around the corner, and a GP practice is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, you have SPAR express on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Lidl a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Orion College Noord is right next door, and ABC Noorderlicht is just around the corner. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops Waddenweg and Rode Kruisstraat nearby, served by lines 36, 38, and N91. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.5 km away. All this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €534,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below this value. As for the area, there are some risk indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk is indicated as medium, as the home was built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Recourt 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 Voornestraat 17, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €500,000. This is 6% below the WOZ value of €534,000, which suggests the price is on the low side compared to the municipal valuation. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m², is €6,667.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the house have?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans three floors. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The plot is 69 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €534,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is 6% below this WOZ value.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
The area-level noise indication for road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Other sources, such as rail, air, and industrial noise, are below their respective norms. These are area-level indications, not measurements at this specific property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the home was built before 1970, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the actual foundation of this house.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short distance. SPAR express is about 700 metres away, Jumbo and Lidl are both around 830 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 860 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several schools are nearby. Orion College Noord is just 72 metres away, ABC Noorderlicht is 283 metres, and Oecumenische basisschool DOK10 is 313 metres. Damstede Lyceum is also within walking distance at 320 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Waddenweg and Rode Kruisstraat, both within a few hundred metres, served by lines 36, 38, and N91. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Blauwe Zand like?
Blauwe Zand is a neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord with about 1,900 residents. It has a mix of ages, with 17% under 15 and 20% aged 65 or older. Residents across the municipality give their area an average score of 7.35, with one praising the 'quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green' character.
Is there a garden with this house?
Yes, the house has a back garden that faces west and is accessible via the back alley. This is according to the agent's description.
Experiences from Blauwe Zand
How residents experience their neighbourhood
We moved from Elandsgracht 2 hoog-voor with one child and pregnant with number two to North 22 years ago. Everyone thought we were crazy, 'North is insane', etc. My husband was born and raised on Elandsgracht but we couldn't afford a larger home there. He grew up in 'the slum' and saw it turn into a 'yuppie neighbourhood'. Few real Jordaan residents left and hardly any social cohesion. We found that here. Amsterdammers, social cohesion and contact. Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house. We see that slowly changing. Blauwe Zand doesn't change as quickly as other parts of North but gentrification is hitting here too. After 22 years we have become Northerners (Blauwe Zanders) and if you ask our son where he's from, he'll never say Amsterdam but Amsterdam-Noord. Blauwe Zand is a nice neighbourhood but the new residents are less sociable and much has disappeared. Like the little building by the playground where the mothers used to sit cosily, they knew your child so you could let him go with peace of mind. That freedom was great for the children and parents. It hurts that our children will hardly be able to live here.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €583,333 | €600,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,360 | – |
| Rent price | €2,725 p/m | €2,725 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Tuindorp Buiksloot
How residents experience their district
We moved from Elandsgracht 2 hoog-voor with one child and pregnant with number two to North 22 years ago. Everyone thought we were crazy, 'North is insane', etc. My husband was born and raised on Elandsgracht but we couldn't afford a larger home there. He grew up in 'the slum' and saw it turn into a 'yuppie neighbourhood'. Few real Jordaan residents left and hardly any social cohesion. We found that here. Amsterdammers, social cohesion and contact. Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house. We see that slowly changing. Blauwe Zand doesn't change as quickly as other parts of North but gentrification is hitting here too. After 22 years we have become Northerners (Blauwe Zanders) and if you ask our son where he's from, he'll never say Amsterdam but Amsterdam-Noord. Blauwe Zand is a nice neighbourhood but the new residents are less sociable and much has disappeared. Like the little building by the playground where the mothers used to sit cosily, they knew your child so you could let him go with peace of mind. That freedom was great for the children and parents. It hurts that our children will hardly be able to live here.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €583,333 | €600,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,360 | – |
| Rent price | €2,725 p/m | €2,725 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €832,628 | €703,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,940 | – |
| Rent price | €2,809 p/m | €2,643 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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