Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Eerste Atjehstraat sits in the lively Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, a pocket of the Indische Buurt that feels both urban and village-like. With 51 m² and an A energy label, it's a compact but efficient home. At €399,000, the asking price is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €462,061, making it a keen entry point into this part of Amsterdam. For context, the average price per m² here is €9,023, so this home's per-m² cost is on the lower side. If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its combination of size, label, and price.
The neighbourhood Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid is a dense, young area: over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are singles. It's a place where life happens on the street, cafes, small shops, and the Timorplein square are the social hubs. The neighbourhood has a high turnover of homes, with 108 sold in the past year, and they typically go within 36 days. That suggests a market that moves steadily. There are no resident reviews available for this specific block, but the general feel is of a multicultural, energetic corner of Amsterdam Oost.
Your daily routine here is a short walk: Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and another Albert Heijn and a Lidl are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Bataviaschool is on your doorstep, while Vrije School Thula and De Indische Buurt School are a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the area well-connected, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and plenty of restaurants and a library within easy reach. It's a neighbourhood where you can leave the car behind.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including NEWCURB, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Eerste Atjehstraat 97-2, Amsterdam
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About Eerste Atjehstraat 97-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €399,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €462,061 and the median of €475,000. Given the 51 m² size and A energy label, the price per m² works out to about €7,824, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,023 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 12.1% of homes have label A, and 3% have A+. This means lower energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older homes in the area, where 64.7% were built before 1945.
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid is very walkable. A large supermarket (Albert Heijn) is just around the corner, and several others are within a five-minute walk. Schools, a library, and a park are all within a ten-minute walk. The area is densely built with many singles and young professionals, so there's a lively street scene with cafes and restaurants nearby.
At 51 m², this apartment is close to the neighbourhood average for sold apartments, which is 53 m². It's a typical size for a one-bedroom or compact two-bedroom in this part of Amsterdam. The efficient layout and good energy label make the most of the space.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Given the high density (8,482 addresses per km²), you'll find frequent connections to the rest of Amsterdam.
Currently, there are 33 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €695,000. This apartment is on the lower end of that range. In the past year, 108 homes were sold, indicating a steady market with plenty of choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid