Riouwstraat 56
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA third-floor apartment in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
This apartment sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, part of the Indische Buurt-West district in Amsterdam. It is a lively, urban part of the city, with a very high address density. The asking price of €525,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €480,385, though the home is larger than many in the area. The living area of 75 m² is 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 55 m². For context, the asking price sits below the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1979, this apartment is on the third floor and covers a single level. According to the agent it has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient; expect reasonable energy costs. The property has been listed since 9 September 2026.
Life in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation", adding that it is "quiet and dark at night". Another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". The neighbourhood itself has around 4,450 inhabitants, many of them single-person households. The area is well served by public transport, with several tram and bus stops nearby. This is a neighbourhood in transition, with a mix of older and newer housing stock. For more detail, see the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool primary school is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Thula is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, the Muiderpoortstation stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a five-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €577,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €386,000 to €577,000. At the address level, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via SEM makelaars and through SEM makelaars on Pararius, so it is listed on two channels.
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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 Riouwstraat 56, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €577,000, 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 rose by 49%, from €386,000 to €577,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The volume is 194 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1979.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications show pluvial flooding as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool primary school is on your doorstep. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra pharmacy is even closer. The OLVG hospital, location Oost, is about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Muiderpoortstation stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. The Molukkenstraat stop is a five-minute walk, with lines 4, 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a five-minute walk away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees", while another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". These reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out to €7,000 per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m². The average price per m² for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €8,845. The neighbourhood average is based on 26 homes currently on the market.
