A classic Amsterdam apartment in Transvaalbuurt-West
This apartment on Maritzstraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a neighbourhood where the streets hum with daily life. Built in 1930, it is a classic Amsterdam portiekwoning, a type of apartment with an open communal entrance. At €428,000, the asking price is sharp compared to the average of €509,967 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits below the average asking price per square metre of €8,873. For context, the home is one of 30 apartments currently on the market in this part of Amsterdam, and the wider supply of apartments in Amsterdam is what sets the tone here.
Inside the home
This third-floor apartment spans one level and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 48 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 160 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home has HR glazing. Heating comes from block heating, and the ownership is municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €220.
Life in Transvaalbuurt-West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 79 years, says: "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 resident is less positive, noting that "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 counts around 4,020 residents, and most households are single-person. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 8,366 per square kilometre. For a closer look at what this part of the city is like, the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Dirk, Vomar and Lidl all just around the corner. For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is a couple of streets away, and IBS De Vijgenboom is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, while the Transvaal Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner. The OLVG hospital in Oost is a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Krugerplein and Beukenplein, both a couple of streets away, are served by lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation, was €456,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 6% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €332,000 to €456,000. As for the address itself, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 56 dB Lden, also above the norm, while aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden stays below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sikkes Makelaardij o.g. and Sikkes Makelaardij o.g. 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.
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About Maritzstraat 10-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €428,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €509,967 for homes currently for sale in Transvaalbuurt-West. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,873, while this home is listed at €8,917 per square metre. The median asking price in the area is €472,500.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 48 square metres, with a volume of 160 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the third floor. It is a portiekwoning, meaning it has an open communal entrance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation, was €456,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €428,000 is 6% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 37%, from €332,000 in 2020 to €456,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1930. The area-level data notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 42 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is 493 metres away, a Dirk is 530 metres away, a Vomar is 534 metres away, and a Lidl is 577 metres away. All are within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is 62 metres away, IBS De Vijgenboom is 96 metres away, and IKC Frankendael is 245 metres away. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is 435 metres away and Kiem Montessori is 452 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Krugerplein and Beukenplein are both within a couple of streets, served by lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 908 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, 1.4 kilometres away.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have HR glazing, which helps with insulation. In the neighbourhood, 5.4% of homes for sale have an A+ label and 18.9% have an A label.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €220. This fee covers the shared costs of the building. The ownership structure is municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity, so there is no ongoing ground rent to pay.
