A bright upper apartment in the Indische Buurt
This upper apartment sits on the first floor of a 1988 building in the Sumatraplantsoenbuurt, part of the Indische Buurt-Oost in Amsterdam. The home has a living area of 73 square metres, spread over three rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price is €575,000, which works out at €7,877 per square metre based on the agent's listing. For context, there are currently 16 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €525,188. If you are weighing this against other options, you might also look at apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment is a bovenwoning, meaning it occupies the upper floor of the building. It has a single floor with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living volume is 264 cubic metres. There is a roof terrace, which the agent lists as a dakterras. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and has double glazing. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association fee is €152 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in the Sumatraplantsoenbuurt
The Sumatraplantsoenbuurt is a lively part of east Amsterdam, with a mix of pre-war and more recent housing. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.38 out of 10, 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 district has around 3,720 residents, and about half of households are single-person households. For more on the area, you can read about the Sumatraplantsoenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is a five-minute walk, and the Flevoparkschool is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, about a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Molukken is just around the corner. Public transport is on your doorstep: the Soembawastraat tram stop is right outside, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245, and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €531,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €417,000 to €531,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low, both current and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 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 via multiple channels, including Ameo makelaars and their listings on Funda and Pararius.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Insulindeweg 820, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €575,000, while the WOZ value is €531,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so this comparison is just one indicator of how the price relates to the official valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is a bovenwoning on the first floor, with a single floor. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 73 square metres, and the volume is 264 cubic metres. There is also a roof terrace, which the agent lists as a dakterras.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing, which contributes to keeping heat in. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, but the perpetual lease has already been bought off. This means there is no annual ground rent to pay, which is a significant advantage for the owner. The homeowners' association fee is €152 per month.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Noise from rail and air traffic is below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this area?
The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is low, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner at 261 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 299 metres. There are also other Albert Heijn locations at 675 and 848 metres, and a SPAR at 876 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Soembawastraat tram stop is right outside, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245, and N89. The Molukkenstraat stop is at 318 metres, and the Insulindeweg stop at 365 metres. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 908 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is at 155 metres, and the Flevoparkschool at 213 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat and LUCA Praktijkschool are both at 104 metres. There are also special education options nearby.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.38 out of 10, 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."
