Balistraat 44A
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the Indische Buurt
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Balistraat in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. It is a lively, urban corner of the city, with the energy of the neighbourhood right on the doorstep. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the area, which sits around €480,385. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this home is priced above the local average.
The home itself
Built in 1904, this is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with its own entrance. According to the agent it has 68 m² of living space, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. There is a rear garden facing south, and the property is fully owned. Heating comes from a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and the energy label is B. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €148.48.
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
This is a neighbourhood where the streets are busy with daily life, and the mix of people is part of its character. A resident describes it as quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social, with a nice mix of people. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident mentions the neighbourhood is well reachable by metro 54 and that amenities are within walking distance at shopping centre de Poort, though they also note that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The area is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses, and most homes here were built before 1945. The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood is home to around 4,450 people, many of whom live alone.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool and De Indische Buurt School are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk and Service Apotheek Sumatra are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, tram stop Muiderpoortstation is just around the corner with lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245, and Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates the foundation risk is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic, rail and air traffic is all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and expected to rise to elevated by 2050.
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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 Balistraat 44A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €595,000, which is about 24% above the average asking price of €480,385 for homes currently for sale in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid. The median asking price in the area is €465,000, and prices range from €350,000 to €795,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,845, while this home is listed at €8,750 per square metre based on the agent's stated floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 68 m², while the BAG registration records 50 m². There is a rear garden facing south. The property has full ownership and comes with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €148.48.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is reasonably energy-efficient compared with the least efficient label, G. The agent states the home has a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. With a B label, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The address-level risk data indicates the foundation risk is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1904, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The climate risk data shows pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning heavy rainfall could cause water to pool in the area. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 115 metres, with another Albert Heijn and a Lidl within about 450 to 470 metres. The Bataviaschool and De Indische Buurt School are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is 241 metres away, and Service Apotheek Sumatra is 213 metres away. OLVG hospital Oost is about 1.4 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stop Muiderpoortstation is 211 metres away and serves lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. The Zeeburgerdijk stop is 320 metres away with lines 4, 14, 19 and 25, and Dapperstraat stop is 361 metres away with lines 7, 14, 25, 37 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 283 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
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 describes the area as quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social, with a nice mix of people. Another mentions the neighbourhood is well reachable by metro 54 and that amenities are within walking distance, though they note hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban with a high address density.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 26 homes for sale in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid. In the past period, 160 homes were sold in the area, with an average sale price of €483,441 and an average time on the market of 42 days. The average size of homes sold is 55 m².
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €148.48. This is stated in the agent's listing. The contribution typically covers shared costs such as building insurance, maintenance of common areas and reserve funds, though the specific coverage for this property is not detailed in the listing.
