Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 52 m² apartment on Gorontalostraat sits in the lively Indische Buurt-Oost, a stone's throw from the Dappermarkt and the Oosterpark. Built in 1926, it has a B energy label, so heating costs should be manageable. At €399,000, the asking price is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €458,000, making it a keen entry point into this popular part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command higher prices per square metre.
Makassarpleinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the friendly atmosphere. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another adds: "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice." The area is home to many singles and young professionals, with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. For more on the area, see the Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at the Albert Heijn or Lidl. For school runs, the Flevoparkschool is a short walk away, while secondary options like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort are also close. The Oosterpark is a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 1.4 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides extensive amenities, as you'd expect from the municipality of Amsterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Housing Experts, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Gorontalostraat 6B, Amsterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It used to be hell but all the Moroccans have moved to the west
Auto-translated to English by AIThe people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany kind people who always come to your aid, we live together there and not alone.
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About Gorontalostraat 6B, Amsterdam
The asking price of €399,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €458,000 and the median of €450,000. With only five apartments currently for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt, supply is limited. The price per square metre works out to about €7,673, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €8,552 per m². So it appears keenly priced relative to the local market.
Makassarpleinbuurt is a very urban area (address density 6,921 per km²) with a mix of pre-war buildings. Residents describe it as friendly and social, with people helping each other. The population is diverse, with many singles and young adults. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of rental housing (81%), and most homes are apartments.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you access to the wider Amsterdam region and beyond.
Primary schools within walking distance include Flevoparkschool (246 m) and Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (539 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and LUCA Praktijkschool are both about 342 m away. There is also Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt (541 m) for primary education.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 442 m, followed by a Lidl at 537 m. Another Albert Heijn is at 741 m, and a Jumbo at 996 m. So daily groceries are easily within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has an energy label B, which indicates good energy efficiency. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A and 50% have label C, so this home is above average for the area.
The neighbourhood has four reviews with an average score of 8.38 out of 10. Three of those reviews are positive, highlighting the friendly and helpful community. One review is less positive, but overall the sentiment is very favourable.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Makassarpleinbuurt