Appartement te koop: Joubertstraat 21-1, Amsterdam
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Joubertstraat 21-1

Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam

€ 450,000
Neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West, AmsterdamNeighbourhood
Albert Heijn 289m away
10 supermarkets within 1 km
Popular neighbourhood for first-time buyers
39% of residents are aged 25 to 45
Energy label D
Insulation can make a big difference at this label
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A pre-war flat in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt-West

This 1929 apartment on Joubertstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam Oost. At 51 m² it's compact, and with an energy label D you can expect higher heating costs. The asking price of €450,000 matches the neighbourhood median exactly, so it's in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €9,282, and there are currently 29 apartments for sale, see other apartments in Amsterdam.

Transvaalbuurt-West: a mixed bag according to residents

Based on three reviews, opinions on the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West vary widely. One resident says: "A wonderful neighbourhood to live in. I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another is less positive: "Not a great neighbourhood. People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The neighbourhood is densely populated with 4,020 residents, mostly single-person households, and a high proportion of pre-war housing.

Life on the street

For daily shopping, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Vomar and Lidl are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are on your doorstep: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are both within a few minutes' walk. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park a ten-minute walk away.

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At the time of writing the home is listed via MRA Makelaars and MRA Makelaars, so it's available through several channels.

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Features

Details of this home

Date discovered29 May 2026
StatusAvailable
Price € 450,000
Price per m²€ 8,824
Living area51m²
Year built1929
Energy labelD
NeighbourhoodTransvaalbuurt-West
MunicipalityAmsterdam
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Location

Joubertstraat 21-1, Amsterdam

Experiences from the neighbourhood

Satisfactory · 3 residents

5.8
Marijke
23-12-2025
Not a great neighbourhood

People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is.

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7.8
Siraj
05-04-2025
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Yes

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7.1
Wil Erents- de Brave
04-01-2025
A wonderful neighbourhood to live in

I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!

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Neighbourhood statistics

Data from Transvaalbuurt-West

Residents4,020
Men49%
Women51%

Housing market

Data from Transvaalbuurt-West

Housing stock2,156
Avg. assessed value€ 486,000
Homes for sale26%
Rental homes74%

Supermarkets

145 within 5 km

Albert Heijn
Krugerplein 3
289m
Albert Heijn
Eerste Oosterparkstraat 100
515m
Vomar
Nobelweg 2
524m

Schools

190 within 5 km

Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap
Primary education · 138 pupils
194m
IBS De Vijgenboom
Primary education · 123 pupils
220m
Cygnus Gymnasium
Secondary education · 820 pupils
350m

Frequently asked questions

About Joubertstraat 21-1, Amsterdam

Is €450,000 a fair price for this apartment?

The asking price of €450,000 is exactly the median price for apartments in Transvaalbuurt-West, so it's in line with what other homes in the neighbourhood are selling for. The average price per m² is €9,282, and this flat works out at about €8,824 per m², which is slightly below the average. Given the 51 m² size and energy label D, the price seems reasonable for the area.

What is the neighbourhood like to live in?

Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban area with a mix of opinions. One long-term resident loves it and has lived there for 79 years, while another reports social tensions. The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a high proportion of pre-war buildings. It's very central, with shops and schools within walking distance, but the overall satisfaction score from three reviews is 6.88 out of 10.

How far is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.

What supermarkets are nearby?

An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 289 metres, and another Albert Heijn, a Vomar, and a Lidl are all within about 500,600 metres. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.

What schools are close to this home?

Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap at 194 metres and IBS De Vijgenboom at 220 metres. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is 350 metres away, and Kiem Montessori is 426 metres away. All are within a five-minute walk.

What is the energy label and what does it mean?

The energy label is D, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 36.7% of homes have label D or lower.

How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?

There are currently 29 apartments for sale in Transvaalbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €750,000. The average price per m² is €9,282, and the average size is 57 m². In the past year, 117 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 36 days.

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