A spacious family home on the water
This terraced house on Watermaalpad 5 sits in the leafy Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a quiet residential area with a view over the water. The asking price of €1,050,000 is on the high side, 56% above the average asking price of €674,500 in the neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the 14 homes currently for sale here. For context, [terraced houses in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/tussenwoningen/ ) vary widely in price, but this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
Built in 1995, this herenhuis spans three floors and offers 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The living area is listed as 162 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 185 m². The plot measures 123 m². The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and has a central heating boiler and air conditioning. There is a south-facing garden (28 m²) at the back and a front garden (11 m²), plus an indoor garage. The setting is described as on the water, along a quiet road, in a residential area, with a free view.
The Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest neighbourhood
Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest is a calm, green part of Amsterdam, with a mix of ages and household types. Of the 2,195 residents, 43% live in households with children, and 88% of the homes are single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, 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 "getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby." A third resident, however, warns about "structural low-frequency noise" from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which they found "clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. [The Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest neighbourhood]( /buurt/nieuw-sloten-zuidwest-amsterdam/ ) itself is a small community of around 839 homes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool De Mijlpaal is a five-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Badhoevedorp, Praktijk Van Es, about 2 km away, while the Service Apotheek Nieuw Sloten pharmacy is on your doorstep. Public transport is well served: bus line 195 stops at Sportpark Sloten just around the corner, tram line 2 at Oudenaardeplantsoen a couple of streets away, and Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/ ) offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address-level risk data (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas), the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is elevated, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Vlindermolen Makelaardij B.V. and listings on Vastgoed Nederland, Huispedia, Pararius, and Funda.
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About Watermaalpad 5, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,050,000 is 56% above the average asking price of €674,500 for homes currently for sale in Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest. It is also the most expensive of the 14 homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,524, while this home is listed at €6,481 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 162 m².
What is the layout and size of this home?
This terraced house, built in 1995, has 4 rooms in total: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The agent lists the living area as 162 m², while the BAG registration records 185 m². The plot is 123 m². There is a south-facing back garden of 28 m², a front garden of 11 m², and an indoor garage. The home is fully insulated with double glazing and has a central heating boiler and air conditioning.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price or show its development over the past five years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property. It means that the risk of foundation problems in the area is considered low, but the peat soil can be prone to subsidence over time.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
Public climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, remaining medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, located about 486 metres away, which is just around the corner. A Dirk is also close, at 552 metres. Other options within a short distance include another Albert Heijn at 1.2 km, and Jumbo stores at 1.6 km and 1.7 km. In total, there are 64 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool De Mijlpaal is about 512 metres away, and Basisschool Het Bovenland is at 795 metres. Other nearby options include Basisschool De Zevensprong at 808 metres and Openbare Basisschool de Vlaamse Reus at 939 metres. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs De Driesprong, at 505 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest public transport stop is Amsterdam, Sportpark Sloten, served by bus line 195, just 123 metres away. Brusselsingel stop with bus line N88 is 298 metres away, and the Oudenaardeplantsoen tram stop with line 2 is 335 metres away. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.5 km from the property.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Nieuw-Sloten-Zuidwest is a quiet, green residential area in Amsterdam. Of the 2,195 residents, 43% live in households with children, and 88% of homes are single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam rate their living environment 7.35 out of 10 on average. One resident describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people," while another mentions "structural low-frequency noise" from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal.
