Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Javastraat sits in the lively Makassarpleinbuurt, part of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt-Oost. The 69 m² home from 1925 has an energy label C, meaning it's reasonably efficient but not the newest. At €650,000, the asking price is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €458,000, partly because this apartment is 28% larger than the typical 54 m² home in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Makassarpleinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 5,690 residents and a very high address density of 6,921 per km². It's a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds and a fair share of over-65s. Most homes are flats, and only 19% are owner-occupied. Based on four reviews, residents give it an 8.38 average. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another notes: "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice." The neighbourhood Makassarpleinbuurt has a strong sense of community.
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Flevoparkschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (secondary) is even closer. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk away, and the nearest train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Broersma Wonen and Funda. The asking price is €650,000 for a 69 m² apartment with energy label C.
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Javastraat 172H, 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 Javastraat 172H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €650,000 is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €458,000. However, this apartment is also 28% larger than the typical 54 m² home in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €9,420, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €8,552 per m². So it's on the high side, but the extra space partly explains it.
Makassarpleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's a mix of ages, with many young adults and older residents. Most homes are flats, and only 19% are owner-occupied. Residents rate it highly (8.38 out of 10), praising the friendly and helpful community. There are plenty of shops, schools, and parks within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of Amsterdam and beyond.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1925). It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient but not as efficient as newer builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient label available.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Flevoparkschool (primary) is 145 m away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (secondary) is 127 m away. There are also other primary and secondary schools in the area.
An Albert Heijn is just 208 m away, and a Lidl is 268 m away. Both are within a few minutes' walk, making daily grocery shopping very convenient.
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