A ground-floor apartment in the Indische Buurt
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Insulindeweg in the Makassarpleinbuurt, part of the Indische Buurt-Oost in Amsterdam. It is a lively, urban corner of the city, where the streets are full of life and the atmosphere is distinctly Amsterdam. The asking price of €425,000 is sharp compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and it sits below the typical asking prices seen in this part of town.
The home itself
Built in 1987, this is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with its own entrance. According to the agent it has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall and floor insulation. Heating comes from a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently prepaid, and the homeowners' association fee is €301 per month.
Life around the Makassarpleinbuurt
Residents give this neighbourhood an average score of 8.38, based on four reviews. 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 around 5,690 people, and it is a very strongly urban part of the city, with a high density of addresses. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 25 and 45. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood page brings the area to life.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl and an Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and a primary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Soembawastraat stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital in Oost is a bit further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, with its extensive network of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €528,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €377,000 to €528,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaardij Prins van Wijngaarden BV on 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.
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About Insulindeweg 685, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 20% below the WOZ value of €528,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €377,000 to €528,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a balcony, and the property is a benedenwoning with its own entrance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The agent notes the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall and floor insulation, and heating comes from a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently prepaid. This means the ground rent has been settled in full and does not need to be paid annually. The homeowners' association fee is €301 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, while heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Soembawastraat stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. The Molukkenstraat stop is just around the corner with additional lines. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk away.
What shops and schools are close by?
A Lidl and an Albert Heijn are just around the corner, with more supermarkets within a short walk. The nearest primary school is a couple of streets away, and there are secondary schools nearby as well. The nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give the Makassarpleinbuurt an average score of 8.38, based on four reviews. 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."
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
