A classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This upper-floor apartment sits in the Transvaalbuurt-Oost, a lively part of Amsterdam where the streets hum with everyday life. The asking price of €500,000 is 19% below the average asking price of €615,308 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side of the market. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and condition.
Inside the home
Built in 1914, this apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 56 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². According to the agent, the home has double glazing, a central heating boiler and a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with an HOA fee of €187.62 per month. The setting is described as sheltered, in the centre, in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Transvaalbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One resident who has lived there 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, describing people as "not okay" and saying they "talk too much about you with lies". With only four reviews, these are personal experiences rather than a broad picture. The neighbourhood has around 4,750 residents, and 55% of households are single-person. The Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of ages and household types.
Amenities and transport
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk, Vomar and Lidl all a couple of streets away. For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is just around the corner, and IBS De Vijgenboom is a short walk further. The Transvaal Apotheek Amsterdam pharmacy is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk away. 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. OLVG hospital location Oost is also within walking distance. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise at 56 dB Lden, also above the standard, while aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress as medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Ameo makelaars 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 Maritzstraat 24-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €500,000 is 19% below the average asking price of €615,308 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,099, while this home is listed at €8,929 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 56 m². The neighbourhood has 13 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €1,100,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper-floor apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 56 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². The volume is 223 m³. According to the agent, the home has a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership with an HOA fee of €187.62 per month.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field, so no information about the home's energy performance is available. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label remains unknown.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One long-time resident who has lived there for 79 years speaks warmly of the area, saying "Transvaal is my life!". Another resident is critical, describing negative experiences with people in the neighbourhood. With only four reviews, these represent individual perspectives rather than a comprehensive picture of the district.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and railway noise at 56 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 43 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications rather than 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 based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1914, and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970 according to the KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep at just 30 metres from the home. Dirk is at 513 metres, Vomar at 514 metres, another Albert Heijn at 517 metres, and Lidl at 555 metres. With five supermarkets within a short walk, daily groceries are easily accessible without needing transport.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap, a primary school with 138 pupils, is just 65 metres away. IBS De Vijgenboom, another primary school, is at 118 metres, and IKC Frankendael at 225 metres. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is at 456 metres and Kiem Montessori at 474 metres. All are within a comfortable walking distance.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Krugerplein (211 metres) and Beukenplein (282 metres) are both served by lines 37, 245 and N87. A third stop, James Wattstraat, is at 445 metres with the same lines. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 898 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, providing rail connections from the area.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk at this address is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific assessments of this property.
