retiefstraat 11H
Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA ground-floor apartment with a garden in Amsterdam
This apartment on the Retiefstraat sits in the Transvaalbuurt-Oost, a lively part of Amsterdam where the streets have a distinctly urban rhythm. The home is a ground-floor apartment from 1910, with a garden at the back. With an asking price of €995,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, that average is €615,308, and this home is one of 13 apartments currently for sale in the area. If you are looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its size and its outdoor space.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over one floor. The living area is listed at 110 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler. It is full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €136. The garden at the back is a rare find for an apartment in this part of the city.
Life in the Transvaalbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their living environment 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 enthusiastic, describing the neighbourhood as "not great" and mentioning that people "talk too much about you with lies". With just four reviews, these are individual experiences rather than a broad picture. The neighbourhood has around 4,785 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For a fuller picture of the area, you can read more about [the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up, with a Dirk just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC Frankendael is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Linnaeus Apotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away. The OLVG hospital at location Oost is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Oostpoort stop is on your doorstep with bus and tram lines 29 and N87, and the Linnaeusstraat stop a couple of streets away with lines 7, 14, 25 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €763,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 30% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €567,000 to €763,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 46 dB, railway noise at 52 dB and aircraft noise at 43 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications for this address are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs and their listing 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 retiefstraat 11H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €995,000 is 30% above the WOZ value of €763,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €615,308.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The agent lists the living area at 110 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a garden at the back, which is a notable feature for an apartment in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help keep costs down, but the label itself is the official indicator of energy performance.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
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 1910, and the area is marked as a KCAF attention area because 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This means the foundation risk is something to be aware of, but it does not say anything definitive about this particular property.
What amenities are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. IKC Frankendael primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Linnaeus Apotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Oostpoort stop is on your doorstep, with bus and tram lines 29 and N87. The Linnaeusstraat stop is a couple of streets away, with lines 7, 14, 25 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk, so you have several options for getting around the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One long-time resident 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!" Another resident is less positive, describing the neighbourhood as "not great" and mentioning social tensions. With only four reviews, these are individual experiences.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 35%, from €567,000 to €763,000. The value increased steadily, with a notable jump between 2021 and 2022, and again between 2024 and 2025. The current WOZ value is based on the reference date of 1 January 2025.
