A terraced house with a calm feel in Amsterdam-Noord
This terraced house on Westerlengte 166 sits in Banne-Noordoost, a residential corner of Amsterdam-Noord where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. The home was built in 1979 and carries an energy label C, so it is a solid, no-frills family house rather than a showpiece. With a living area of 111 m² according to the agent, it is noticeably more spacious than the average home in the neighbourhood, which comes in at 89 m². The asking price is €525,000. For a sense of what this price buys across the city, have a look at terraced houses in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The house spans three floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 114 m²; the plot is 133 m² in both sources. Outside, there is a front garden and a rear garden of 61 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The property is leasehold, with the municipal ground rent paid off until 31 August 2028. Heating comes from a combi boiler, and the home is set in a residential area.
Banne-Noordoost
Banne-Noordoost is a neighbourhood that residents describe as calm, green and evolving. One resident, who has lived here for over six years, says it is "calm, safe and green" and notes that it has changed a lot in recent years, now attracting younger residents and families. Another resident praises the "great trees that offer cooling and relaxation" and mentions that it is quiet and dark at night, which they value for the animals. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,545 residents, and about 41% of households have children. For more on the area, see the Banne-Noordoost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Lidl and a PLUS supermarket are both just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within a short walk, including De Vier Windstreken and IBS Elif Noord. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Buiksloter, is a couple of streets away, and the BovenIJ Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 34 stops at Tussendek, just around the corner, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 4 km away. The GP practice Onkenhout en Zwanenburg is a bit further, in Landsmeer. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €640,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 18% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €475,000 to €640,000. As for the area, the road-traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord.
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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 Westerlengte 166, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 18% below the WOZ value of €640,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 111 m², is €4,730. The neighbourhood average asking price is €497,000, and the median is €525,000, so this home sits right at the median.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has three floors and contains five rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 111 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 114 m². The plot is 133 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 61 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 August 2028.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The home has a combi boiler for heating. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. If you want to reduce energy use, you would need to look at measures like insulation, but the listing does not mention any specific insulation features.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is based on general soil conditions in the area, so it gives a broad picture rather than a definitive assessment of this property's foundation.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and are area-level indications. They describe the general noise environment, not the sound insulation of this particular home. If noise is a concern, you would need to consider the actual situation on site.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are a Lidl and a PLUS, both about 674 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within a short walk: De Vier Windstreken at 300 metres, IBS Elif Noord at 346 metres, and Basisschool De Botteloef at 352 metres. The nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Buiksloter at 642 metres, and the BovenIJ Ziekenhuis is about 1 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Tussendek, about 118 metres away, served by bus line 34. There is also a stop at Staghof at 132 metres and Masthof at 378 metres, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Centraal, about 4.1 km away. The listing does not mention any metro stops, but the bus connection provides access to the wider city.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "calm, safe and green", while another mentions the "great trees that offer cooling and relaxation". The neighbourhood has around 3,545 residents, with 41% of households having children. It is a residential area with a mix of ages, and the reviews suggest it is a pleasant, evolving place to live.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 35%, from €475,000 to €640,000. The value dipped slightly in 2021 to €472,000, then jumped to €575,000 in 2022, and has since climbed steadily to €640,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period.
