A pre-war apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Eerste Atjehstraat sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. It is a 1911 building, so it carries the character of the pre-war city. The asking price of €485,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €524,398. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,152, while this home is listed at €8,661 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This is a two-room apartment on the second floor, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 53 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 56 m². The home has a balcony and is offered as full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation consists of double glazing and HR+ glass, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €135. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than low.
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: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, describes it as "calm, safe and green", noting it has changed a lot in recent years with more entertainment and hospitality options, and is attracting younger residents and families. A third resident praises the greenery and trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has 4,365 inhabitants, and 58% of households are single-person households. This is the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, a place that residents say is evolving.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is even closer. For groceries, there are two Albert Heijn supermarkets a couple of streets away, and a Lidl within a five-minute walk. The Bataviaschool is on your doorstep, and the De Indische Buurt School is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Muiderpoortstation stop is just around the corner with tram and bus lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a five-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €509,000, and the asking price is 5% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €347,000 to €509,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise load is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Your Home Makelaars 't Gooi and Your Home Makelaars Amsterdam.
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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 Eerste Atjehstraat 73-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €509,000. The asking price of €485,000 is 5% below that value. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, which is a factual comparison. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €347,000 to €509,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, on the second floor. The living area is 53 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 56 m². There is a balcony. The home is offered as full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €135.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has double glazing and HR+ glass, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the insulation features are stated separately by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1911, which is before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area for pre-1970 construction. This is factual information from public data sources.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise load is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is also 49 dB Lden, but that is not above the standard. Aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are two Albert Heijn supermarkets within a couple of streets away, at 213 and 342 metres. A Lidl is at 443 metres, which is a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 623 metres, a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 124 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Bataviaschool is on your doorstep at 99 metres. The De Indische Buurt School is a couple of streets away at 293 metres. For secondary education, Havo De Hof is at 455 metres. There are 171 schools within 5 km of this address, so there is a wide choice.
What public transport options are available?
The Muiderpoortstation stop is just around the corner at 221 metres, with tram and bus lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. The Javaplein stop is at 304 metres with lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 329 metres, a five-minute walk.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says the area is "extremely nice and cozy" with lots of amenities, parks, shopping areas and bars. Another describes it as "calm, safe and green", noting it has changed for the better in recent years. These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid has 4,365 inhabitants. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 45% of the population. Single-person households account for 58% of all households, and 19% of households have children. The average household size is 1.7 people. This gives an impression of who lives in the area.
