Balistraat 119B
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid · 1094 JH Amsterdam
A compact Amsterdam apartment
This apartment on Balistraat sits in the lively Indische Buurt, a part of Amsterdam where the streets hum with energy. At 45 m² it was a compact home, priced at €425,000, which was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €462,061, but in line with the €9,023/m² average for the area. The apartment is one of many apartments in Amsterdam in a city where flats dominate the market. This home has not been online since 22 September 2026.
The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood
The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood is densely built and very urban, with over 8,400 addresses per km². It is a young area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The housing stock is almost entirely flats, with 28% owner-occupied. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics: a lively, compact urban quarter.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, the Bataviaschool is on your doorstep, and De Indische Buurt School is a short stroll. Secondary education is also close by, with the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including De Plantage Makelaars. The asking price was €425,000.
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About Balistraat 119B, Amsterdam
Was €425,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €425,000 was slightly below the neighbourhood average of €462,061, but the average floor area in the area was 53 m², so this 45 m² apartment was priced at €9,444/m², above the neighbourhood average of €9,023/m². That made it a bit on the high side per square metre, though the total price was under the median of €475,000.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 48.5% of homes have label C, and only 15.2% have a lower label. A C label meant moderate energy efficiency, heating costs would be noticeable but not extreme.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid is very urban and densely populated, with a young demographic. Supermarkets, schools and a GP are all within a few minutes' walk. The area has a high number of single-person households and a lively, compact feel.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
With 45 m², it was likely a one-bedroom or studio, but the exact layout was not provided by the agent.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing did not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given the apartment is in a pre-war building in a dense urban area, outdoor space is not guaranteed.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
In the past period, 108 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 36 days. That is relatively quick, indicating a active market.
