Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Javastraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt, a lively area with a strong community feel. At 46 m² and with energy label D, it's a compact home that reflects the character of the early 20th century. Priced at €400,000, it's below the neighbourhood average of €458,000, making it a keen entry point for buyers looking at apartments in Amsterdam.
The Makassarpleinbuurt is densely urban (over 6,900 addresses per km²) and home to a diverse mix of residents. Based on four reviews, opinions vary: one resident calls it a "Good friendly neighbourhood" where "everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another describes it as a "Social neighbourhood" where people "stand up for each other." A third review is less positive, but the overall score is 8.38 out of 10. The area has many single-person households and a youthful vibe, with a quarter of residents aged 25,45. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Makassarpleinbuurt.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn or Lidl. For school runs, the Flevoparkschool and Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara are a couple of streets away. Secondary schools like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, from parks to restaurants, within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Your Home Makelaars Amsterdam and Funda.
Details of this home
Javastraat 184-2, 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Makassarpleinbuurt
Data from Makassarpleinbuurt
119 within 5 km
160 within 5 km
About Javastraat 184-2, Amsterdam
At €400,000, this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average of €458,000 and the median of €450,000. The average price per m² in the area is €8,552, so at 46 m² the asking price works out to about €8,696 per m², slightly above average. Given that similar homes in the area sold for an average of €548,333, the price seems competitive.
Energy label D means the home is moderately efficient. In the Makassarpleinbuurt, half of the homes for sale have label A, and the other half label C, so this D-rated apartment is less efficient than most current listings.
The Makassarpleinbuurt has a mix of households: about 720 with children and 630 without, plus many single-person households. Residents describe it as friendly and social, with people helping each other. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Flevoparkschool (118 m) and Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (257 m), making it practical for families with young children.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 15,20 minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 346 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, resident reviews give an average score of 8.38 out of 10, with one calling it a "Good friendly neighbourhood" and another a "Social neighbourhood." One review is less positive, but overall the community feel is strong.
This is an apartment (appartement) built in 1924, with 46 m² of living space. The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but given the size, it likely has two bedrooms. The layout is not described in the data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Makassarpleinbuurt
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