Javastraat 160
Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA ground-floor apartment with a sunny garden
This ground-floor apartment on Javastraat sits in the Makassarpleinbuurt, part of the Indische Buurt-Oost in Amsterdam. Built in 1925, it carries an energy label A. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the price sits 74% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €458,000, and the asking price per m² is €8,736 based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and garden.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². The home has a south-facing back garden of 36 m². It is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €140.47. The agent notes the property has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in the Makassarpleinbuurt
Residents give the 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 neighbourhood has 5,625 inhabitants, with 57% of households being single-person households. The average household size is 1.7. This is a social, close-knit area according to those who live here, and the Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood has a character of its own within the wider Indische Buurt.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Flevoparkschool is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel) is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Molukken pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Soembawastraat and Javaplein are a couple of streets away, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €584,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 36% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €434,000 to €584,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. Road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, rail noise 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise 42 dB Lden, all below the noise standard.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Koudijs Makelaardij.
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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 Javastraat 160, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €795,000 is 36% above the WOZ value of €584,000, which has 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 rose by 35%, from €434,000 to €584,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 63 m². There is a south-facing back garden of 36 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes the property has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1925, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 194 metres, with a Lidl at 271 metres. For schools, the Flevoparkschool is at 170 metres, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel) is at 281 metres. There are also secondary schools nearby, including the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat at 162 metres.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
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 public transport options are nearby?
The tram and bus stops at Soembawastraat and Javaplein are both around 200 metres away, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 765 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €8,736, based on the agent's listing of 91 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €8,552. The living area of 91 m² is 69% larger than the neighbourhood average of 54 m².
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €140.47. The property is fully owned, meaning there is no leasehold ground rent to pay. The agent lists the garden as a south-facing back garden of 36 m².
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk is indicated as low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property. Heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
