insulindeweg 95-1
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This first-floor apartment on Insulindeweg sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. Built in 1924, it carries the character of the era, with a sheltered position in a residential street and an unobstructed view. The asking price of €425,000 sits 4% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the wider market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €492,588, so this home is priced keenly for its size.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 52 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 51 m². There is a balcony, and the home comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual ground rent of €517.19 and the option to buy it out. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs are to be expected.
Life in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
This is a neighbourhood of 4,450 residents, where 58% of households are single-person and the average household size is 1.7. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 8,482 per km². Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another mentions the neighbourhood is in development, with amenities improving. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific street, so they offer a general sense of the city rather than a verdict on this block. For a closer look at the local picture, the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Thula is just around the corner. The GP practice Zeeburgerdijk is, with the Service Apotheek Sumatra next door. For public transport, the Molukkenstraat stop is a short walk away, serving tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital in Oost is about 1.5 km away. The wider surroundings are covered on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €445,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €310,000 to €445,000. On the risk side, road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs and their listing 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 95-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €445,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 44%, from €310,000 to €445,000, reflecting a strong upward trend in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 52 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 51 m². There is a balcony, and the home is described as having a sheltered position in a residential street with an unobstructed view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, which are noted in the listing. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the building, only its energy performance.
What is the ground rent situation?
The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual ground rent of €517.19. There is an option to buy out the ground rent, which would remove the annual payment. This is a standard arrangement for many older apartments in Amsterdam, and the annual amount is relatively modest.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 45 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 inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1924, before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 175 metres, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away at 247 metres. There are additional Albert Heijn stores at 405 and 522 metres, plus another Lidl at 714 metres. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Bataviaschool, a primary school, is on your doorstep at 111 metres. The Vrije School Thula is just around the corner at 205 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat and LUCA Praktijkschool are both about 468 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The Molukkenstraat stop is a short walk away at 155 metres, serving tram and bus lines 4, 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is about 436 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk, providing train connections from the city.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees, though they note daily mess around waste containers. Another mentions the neighbourhood is in development with improving amenities. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific street.
