Paramaribostraat 68-2
Paramariboplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This double upper maisonette sits on the second floor of a 1930s building on the Paramaribostraat, in the Westindische Buurt. It is a quiet pocket of Amsterdam, on the edge of the city yet close to everyday amenities. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which sits at €632,406. That puts this home roughly 15 percent above the local average, and it is also priced above the median of €595,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €9,064, while this home comes in at €7,398 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up apartments in Amsterdam, this one asks a premium.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a double upper maisonette spread over two floors, with four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with an association contribution of €223.31 per month. The property was built in 1930 and carries an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life around the Paramariboplein
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet and beautiful part of Amsterdam, on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities, adding that the area is still becoming more beautiful. Another calls it cosy, with lots of squares for children and many babysitting houses, which they say is perfect for a family. A third review is far less positive, saying the neighbourhood has deteriorated and that residents are antisocial, with gardens used as dog walking spots. The neighbourhood counts roughly 3,745 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person households. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, with 92.7 percent of homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Paramariboplein e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. A Jumbo and a Lidl are just around the corner, with an Aldi and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Corantijn is a short walk, and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is also nearby. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Wester Amsterdam is just around the corner. Public transport is convenient: the Corantijnstraat stop is on your doorstep with tram lines 1, 15 and 17, and the Hoofdweg stop is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 7, 17, 18 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the broader city amenities you would expect from the capital, as described on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 57 dB Lden, while railway noise at 33 dB and aircraft noise at 47 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including RAADSHEER BAART and listings on Huispedia and Funda. The agent is RAADSHEER BAART.
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About Paramaribostraat 68-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €725,000 is about 15 percent above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €632,406. The median asking price is €595,000, and prices range from €325,000 to €1,095,000. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €9,064, while this home is listed at €7,398 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 98 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a double upper maisonette spread over two floors. It has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership with an association contribution of €223.31 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home carries an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing according to the agent, which may help somewhat, but the label itself indicates that the property is not among the most efficient. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.38, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet and beautiful part of Amsterdam, close to amenities. Another calls it cosy, with squares for children and many babysitting houses. A third review is critical, saying the neighbourhood has deteriorated and that residents are antisocial. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What amenities are within walking distance?
A Jumbo and a Lidl are just around the corner, with an Aldi and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Corantijn is a short walk, and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is also nearby. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Wester Amsterdam is just around the corner.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Corantijnstraat stop is on your doorstep with tram lines 1, 15 and 17. The Hoofdweg stop is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 7, 17, 18 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk away. These options give you several ways to move around the city.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1930, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100 percent of properties were built before 1970. This means the risk indication applies to the area as a whole.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the climate risk for this location?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 48 homes for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €632,406, with a median of €595,000. In the past period, 189 homes were sold at an average price of €598,085, with an average time on the market of 36 days. The average living area of homes for sale here is 76 m².
