A pre-war apartment in Amsterdam's IJselbuurt-West
This apartment on the Maasstraat sits in the IJselbuurt-West neighbourhood, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam South. The building dates from 1923, so it carries the character of pre-war Amsterdam architecture. This listing did not state the energy label. The last known asking price of €685,000 was 19% above the average asking price of €577,273 for apartments in Amsterdam, which put it on the high side. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
The agent provided no details on the layout, rooms, or installations. What is known is that this is an apartment in a 1923 building, and the living area is 50 m² according to the BAG registration. The price per square metre worked out to €13,700 based on that BAG figure. Without further information from the agent, the interior arrangement remained unknown.
Life in IJselbuurt-West
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation," though they also note that rubbish containers are a daily eyesore. Another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood itself has 2,355 residents, and 62% of households are single-person. The area is well served by tram line 12, which stops on your doorstep at Maasstraat. For more on this area, see the IJselbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Coop a couple of streets away. The Dongeschool for primary education is a five-minute walk, and the Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a ten-minute walk, while BENU Apotheek Maas is just around the corner. Tram line 12 stops on your doorstep at Maasstraat, and Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the broader city amenities you would expect from the capital. There are no risk indications available for this address. The home is in a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 10,005, reflecting the dense city fabric of Amsterdam South.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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About Maasstraat 72-1, Amsterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €685,000. This was 19% above the average asking price of €577,273 for apartments in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre was €13,700 based on the BAG living area of 50 m². Whether this represents good value depends on your own assessment of the home and its location.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 50 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent did not provide an alternative figure in the listing. The price per square metre of €13,700 was calculated on the basis of this BAG figure. No further details on the layout or number of rooms were stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ was the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it was not included in the agent's information here. Without this figure, no comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation could be made.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
No risk indications are available for this address. There is no information on noise levels, foundation risk, or flooding for this location. The home is in a very strongly urban area with an address density of 10,005, which reflects the dense city environment of Amsterdam South.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is 180 metres away, with Ekoplaza at 348 metres and Coop at 401 metres. The Dongeschool for primary education is 241 metres away, and the Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is 349 metres away. BENU Apotheek Maas is 276 metres away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is 1,293 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 12 stops at Maasstraat, just 76 metres from the home. The same line also stops at Waalstraat at 331 metres and Van Hilligaertstraat at 343 metres. Amsterdam RAI train station is 1,232 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet and green with wonderful trees, though they complain about the hygiene around rubbish containers. Another calls it a peaceful, relaxed, and social neighbourhood with a nice mix of people.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The agent had not published details on the layout, rooms, or installations. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate. The living area of 50 m² came from the BAG registration rather than the agent.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The IJselbuurt-West neighbourhood has 2,355 residents. Of the households, 62% are single-person households, while 13% are households with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, making up 43% of the population. The average household size is 1.5 people.
How many homes were for sale in this neighbourhood?
There were at the time 11 homes for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price was €577,273, with a median of €575,000. Prices range from €420,000 to €925,000. The average asking price per square metre was €9,276, and the average living area of homes for sale was 64 m².
