Sumatraplantsoenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Molukkenstraat sits in the Indische Buurt, a part of Amsterdam that feels both urban and village-like. At €485,000, the asking price matches the neighbourhood median exactly, which is a fair reflection of the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam sell at an average of €8,294 per m², and this home's 62 m² works out to about €7,823 per m², slightly below that average.
The neighbourhood Sumatraplantsoenbuurt is a dense, lively area with a very strong urban feel (over 6,600 addresses per km²). It's a mix of young professionals and families, about a quarter of households have children. The streets are lined with shops and cafes, and the nearby Oosterpark offers green space just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a high turnover of homes (66 sold in the past year) and a median price that has held steady.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Lidl, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For school runs, Vrije School Thula is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is a couple of streets away. Secondary school pupils can walk to Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort in about five minutes. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with a GP, library and park all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fransen & Kroes Makelaars Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Molukkenstraat 447, Amsterdam
Data from Sumatraplantsoenbuurt
Data from Sumatraplantsoenbuurt
121 within 5 km
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About Molukkenstraat 447, Amsterdam
Yes, it's right on the neighbourhood median of €485,000. The average price per m² in the area is €8,294, and this home works out to about €7,823 per m², so it's slightly below average. Given that similar apartments in the street sell within about 40 days, the pricing seems in line with the market.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. Most homes in the neighbourhood (87%) have label A or B, so this is typical. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That's convenient for trips to Amsterdam Centraal or beyond.
There are several primary schools within a few minutes' walk: Vrije School Thula (118 m), Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (205 m), and Bataviaschool (402 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 421 m away.
The area recorded 201 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood. The streets are generally lively and well-lit, and the nearby Oosterpark adds a sense of openness.
Currently, 13 apartments are listed for sale in the Sumatraplantsoenbuurt, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €850,000. This home sits at the median, so there is a good range of options.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sumatraplantsoenbuurt