Javastraat 172H
Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA ground-floor apartment with a sunny garden
This ground-floor apartment on Javastraat sits in the Makassarpleinbuurt, a lively corner of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average, and the home is listed at €8,553 per square metre. For context, [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/) vary widely in price, but this one is clearly above the local norm.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 76 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². It comes with a rear garden and a sunny terrace facing south, and the property is on the ground floor. The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The leasehold has been bought off until 15 March 2049, and the homeowners' association fee is €114 per month.
Life in the Makassarpleinbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood 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 area is home to around 5,690 people, many of whom live alone. [The Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/makassarpleinbuurt-amsterdam/) has a strong community feel, according to the reviews.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn and Lidl are just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you'll find another Albert Heijn. The nearest primary school, Flevoparkschool, is a five-minute walk, and there are secondary schools nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Molukken is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Soembawastraat and Javaplein are on your doorstep, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk away, and the hospital OLVG locatie Oost is within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/). According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from 1925 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the legal standard. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broersma Wonen and Broersma Wonen on Funda.
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About Javastraat 172H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €650,000 is 42% above the average asking price of €458,000 in the Makassarpleinbuurt. The price per square metre is €8,553, based on the agent's stated living area of 76 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre is €8,552, so this home is priced in line with the local rate per square metre, but the total price is higher because the home is larger than average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 76 m², while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has a rear garden and a sunny terrace facing south. The volume is 191 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which helps with keeping the home warm. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the leasehold situation?
The property is held under leasehold (erfpacht), but the ground rent has been bought off until 15 March 2049. This means that until that date, no annual ground rent is due.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association (VvE) fee is €114 per month. This fee is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1925, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 44 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the legal noise standards. This means that noise is not expected to be a major issue, based on the area-level data.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the risk of flooding from rivers is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 208 metres, and Lidl is also close at 268 metres. Another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 693 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools nearby. The Flevoparkschool, a primary school, is a five-minute walk away at 145 metres. There are also secondary schools, including Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat and LUCA Praktijkschool, both at 127 metres. An Islamic primary school, Al Jawhara, is at 261 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram and bus stop is Soembawastraat, just around the corner at 159 metres, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Javaplein stop is also close at 236 metres, with additional lines 19 and 65. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk away at 793 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate the Makassarpleinbuurt with an average score of 8.38 out of 10, based on four reviews. They describe it as a friendly and social neighbourhood where people help each other. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another says: "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice."
