Boeroestraat 59
Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA calm corner of the Indische Buurt
Boeroestraat 59 sits in the Makassarpleinbuurt, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt-Oost. The street itself is residential and unassuming, with the daily rhythm of the neighbourhood playing out around the Makassarplein. This apartment is listed at €650,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price here is €458,000, and the asking price for this home sits 42% above that figure. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and its position in a part of the city that has its own distinct character.
The apartment itself
Built in 1983, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on a single floor. The living area is listed at 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 64 m². The home has a garden at the rear measuring 35 m², and there is a monthly contribution to the homeowners' association. The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient, though you will still have energy costs to factor in. The volume of the property is 246 m³, giving the interior a sense of space that is not always easy to find in this part of Amsterdam.
Life around the Makassarplein
Residents give the neighbourhood a score of 8.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a good, friendly neighbourhood where people help each other out, while another talks about the social side of life here, with neighbours standing up for one another. The reviews are positive overall, though the sample is small. The area is home to around 5,625 people, and a large share of households are single-person, at 57%. The streets around the Makassarplein have a mix of older and more recent housing, with a good proportion of homes built before 1945. For a sense of what the Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood is really like, the resident reviews give a flavour of the community spirit here.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. The Albert Heijn on the corner is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away, so the weekly shop is easy. For families, the Flevoparkschool is on your doorstep, and there are secondary schools within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek Molukken is just around the corner. Public transport is well covered: the Soembawastraat stop, served by tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89, is a couple of streets away, and Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, with the city centre easily reachable. The address-level risk data from the Atlas Leefomgeving gives an indication of the area. Noise from road traffic is measured at 44 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and rail noise is 45 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium at present and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via Living Real Estate bv.
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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 Boeroestraat 59, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €650,000. This is 42% above the average asking price of €458,000 in the Makassarpleinbuurt, so the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 80 m², is €8,125.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 80 m², while the BAG registration records 64 m². There is also a rear garden of 35 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is a reasonably efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The home was built in 1983, and the label reflects the overall energy performance of the property.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and can differ from the market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 44 dB Lden, rail noise at 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the public risk data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication based on the wider surroundings, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium at present and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 366 metres, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away at 430 metres. A further Albert Heijn is at 788 metres, so there are plenty of options for the weekly shop.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Flevoparkschool, a primary school, is on your doorstep at 82 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat and the LUCA Praktijkschool are both a short walk away at 184 metres. There are also other primary schools within a few hundred metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Soembawastraat stop, served by tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89, is a couple of streets away at 268 metres. The Zeeburgerdijk bus stop is at 278 metres, and Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk at 917 metres.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give the Makassarpleinbuurt an average score of 8.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a good, friendly neighbourhood where people help each other, while another highlights the social side of life here. The reviews are positive, though the sample is small.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre in the Makassarpleinbuurt is €8,552, based on the homes currently for sale. For this apartment, the price per square metre is €8,125, based on the agent's listed living area of 80 m².
