Retiefstraat 39-2
Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA pre-war apartment in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt
This apartment sits on the second floor of a 1911 building on Retiefstraat, in the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam. It is a lively, diverse part of the city, with a mix of old and new. The asking price of €750,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam reflects a broader market, while this home is priced 22% above the neighbourhood average of €615,308.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has a volume of 362 m³. It was built in 1911 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
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: "A wonderful neighbourhood to live in. 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 it as "Not a great neighbourhood" and mentioning issues with how people treat each other. The district is home to about 4,785 people, with a high share of single-person households at 53%. The Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood itself is part of this larger district.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. IKC Frankendael primary school is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort secondary school is a five-minute walk. The Transvaal Apotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Oostpoort tram stop is just around the corner with lines 29 and N87, and Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €783,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €549,000 to €783,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the standard at 50 dB, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
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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 39-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €750,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €783,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 43%, from €549,000 to €783,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has a volume of 362 m³ and is located on the second floor.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
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 1911, which is before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Dirk supermarket is about 230 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at roughly 260 metres. IKC Frankendael primary school is about 110 metres away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort secondary school is around 490 metres away. The Transvaal Apotheek pharmacy is about 380 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Oostpoort tram stop is about 275 metres away, serving lines 29 and N87. The Krugerplein bus stop is about 370 metres away with lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 760 metres away, making it a ten-minute walk.
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 neighbourhood. Another resident is less positive, describing issues with how people interact. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €7,812, based on the agent's listed living area of 96 m². This is 4% below the neighbourhood average asking price per m² of €8,099. The home itself is priced 22% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €615,308.
