A classic Amsterdam upper floor apartment
This upper floor apartment on Madurastraat 57-1 sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Noord neighbourhood, part of the Indische Buurt-West district in Amsterdam. Built in 1912, it is a piece of the city's early twentieth century housing stock. The asking price of €475,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For a sense of what this price buys in the wider city, you can compare with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 57 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor. The property is municipal ground lease with an annual canon of €957.61. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €144.97 per month.
Life in Timorpleinbuurt-Noord
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "Calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs than it used to." A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the greenery and trees that "bieden verkoeling en ontspanning", but complains about the hygiene around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has around 3,930 inhabitants, and 58% of households are single-person. For more context, you can read about the Timorpleinbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a Lidl is just around the corner. De Indische Buurt School is also on your doorstep, with the Bataviaschool a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is just around the corner. For public transport, the Zeeburgerdijk tram stop is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 14, 19 and 25. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a five-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €522,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €325,000 to €522,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, from rail traffic 54 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mokum Makelaardij and Mokum Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Madurastraat 57-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €522,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €493,744.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 57 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The property is municipal ground lease with an annual canon of €957.61.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, which are separate facts from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1912, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
An Albert Heijn is about 211 metres away, and a Lidl is about 551 metres away. For schools, De Indische Buurt School is about 100 metres away, and the Bataviaschool is about 296 metres away. These are within easy walking distance for daily errands and school runs.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Zeeburgerdijk tram stop is about 183 metres away, served by lines 4, 14, 19 and 25. The Javaplein stop is about 332 metres away, with additional bus lines. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is about 429 metres away, offering train connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident praises the amenities, parks and bars, while another notes the area is calm, green and evolving, with more entertainment options and younger residents. A third resident mentions the greenery and trees, but also complains about hygiene around waste containers.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €144.97 per month. This fee is for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building.
