A 1916 apartment with character in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
This apartment on the Benkoelenstraat sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. Built in 1916, it is a piece of the area's pre-war housing stock, where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price is €395,000, and the price per square metre works out at €8,587 based on the agent's floor area. For a sense of what this price buys, you can compare with other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
The home itself
The apartment is on the third floor and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is 45 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 46 square metres. The volume is 147 cubic metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 31 October 2053. The homeowners' association fee is €211 per month. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs than it used to." A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the "rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen" but laments the mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 4,365 inhabitants, and 58% of households are single-person. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression rather than a local verdict. For more on the area, see [the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood]( /buurt/timorpleinbuurt-zuid-amsterdam/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Javaplein is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Molukken pharmacy is on your doorstep. For public transport, the Javaplein stop is just around the corner, served by tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €432,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €303,000 to €432,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. Flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Baerle Makelaars (Certified Expat Broker) and Funda.
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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 Benkoelenstraat 47, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €395,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €432,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed from the data, so it gives a factual picture of where the price sits relative to this benchmark.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 45 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 46 square metres. The volume is 147 cubic metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better label, but this is a fact about the market, not about this specific home.
What is the ground lease situation?
The apartment is held under municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 31 October 2053. This means the ground lease fee is settled for that period. The homeowners' association fee is €211 per month. These are the key ownership details as stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed before 1970, in 1916, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 177 metres, which is just around the corner. A Lidl is at 307 metres, a couple of streets away. Another Albert Heijn is at 443 metres, and there are more options within a short walk. These distances are straight-line distances from the property.
What schools are within walking distance?
The Bataviaschool primary school is at 223 metres, a five-minute walk. The Vrije School Thula primary school is at 369 metres, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat secondary school is at 375 metres. The LUCA Praktijkschool is also at 375 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Javaplein stop is at 92 metres, served by tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. The Molukkenstraat stop is at 202 metres with additional lines 7 and 40. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 561 metres, about a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest options as listed.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 43%, from €303,000 to €432,000. The value rose steadily, with a dip in 2023 to €350,000 before climbing again. This development is precomputed from the municipal data and gives a picture of how the valuation has changed over time.
