Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Balistraat sits in the lively Indische Buurt, a stone's throw from the Dappermarkt and the greenery of Oosterpark. At 49 m² it's a neat size for a starter or a city pied-à-terre, and the asking price of €375,000 is noticeably keen, 19% below the neighbourhood average for flats. If you're looking at flats in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price tag.
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid is a dense, urban pocket of the Indische Buurt with a young, diverse population. Two-thirds of homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a classic Amsterdam feel. The area is very strongly urbanised (8,482 addresses per km²), so you'll find plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants on your doorstep. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its lively market square and multicultural vibe. The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood is well-connected and popular with young professionals.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is 227 metres away, and a Lidl is a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Bataviaschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and De Indische Buurt School is 245 metres. Secondary school Havo De Hof is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, so commuting is straightforward. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including DAMSTAD. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than much of the current housing stock in the neighbourhood, something to factor into your running costs.
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Balistraat 85E, Amsterdam
Data from Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
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About Balistraat 85E, Amsterdam
The asking price of €375,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €462,061 for flats, so it's on the keen side. The average price per m² in the area is €9,023, and this flat works out at about €7,653 per m². That said, the energy label D is less efficient than most homes in the neighbourhood, which may explain the lower price.
The energy label is D. In the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, only 15.2% of homes have a label D or lower, while the majority (48.5%) have label C. So this flat is less energy-efficient than average, meaning higher heating costs to expect.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam Centraal or other destinations without needing a car.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The closest Albert Heijn is 227 metres away, another Albert Heijn is 350 metres, and a Lidl is 464 metres. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
Primary schools include Bataviaschool (152 metres) and De Indische Buurt School (245 metres). For secondary education, Havo De Hof is 498 metres away. There are also several other options within a short walk.
Currently there are 33 flats for sale in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €695,000. The median price is €475,000, so this flat is below the median.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
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