Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Retiefstraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt-Oost, a neighbourhood with a strong urban pulse. At 50 m² it is compact, but the layout makes the most of the space. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €673,773, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 69 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Transvaalbuurt-Oost is a dense, lively part of Amsterdam with a very strong urban feel (address density 7,944 per km²). The population is diverse, with many singles and young adults. One resident who has lived here for 43 years says: "I've been living here with great pleasure." The area has a mix of pre-war housing, with 83% built before 1945, and energy labels vary. The Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is known for its multicultural character and central location.
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep. A Dirk, Vomar and Lidl are all within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, IKC Frankendael and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap are just around the corner, and Cygnus Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk away. The area has plenty of restaurants and cafes within a couple of streets away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Kade 5 Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Retiefstraat 91B, Amsterdam
Excellent · 1 resident
I've been living here for 43 years with great pleasure
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About Retiefstraat 91B, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is 30% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€673,773). However, this apartment is also smaller than average at 50 m² versus 69 m². The price per square metre works out to €9,500, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €9,712 per m². So the price is in line with the market when you account for size.
The energy label is D. This is a common label for pre-war apartments in the area. A D label means the home is moderately efficient; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home but lower than in an uninsulated property. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label A, while another third have label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 30% are singles, 13% are families with children, and 12% are couples without children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a secondary school is a ten-minute walk away. The area is very urban with a high density, so it suits families who enjoy city life.
Currently there are 22 apartments for sale in Transvaalbuurt-Oost. The average asking price is €673,773, and the median is €597,000. Homes here sell on average within 41 days, which is fairly quick.
In the most recent data, there were 310 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively high number for a dense urban area, but it's important to note that the neighbourhood is lively and central. Many residents report being happy living here.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. Given that this is a first-floor apartment in a pre-war building, it is unlikely to have private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden 0.6 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-Oost