A calm spot in the Indische Buurt
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. The 1979 building has a C energy label, and the home is offered for €525,000. That asking price is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. The living area is 75 m² according to the agent, which is 32% larger than the neighbourhood average of 57 m². For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at €492,588 in this neighbourhood.
The apartment itself
The home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. It sits on the third living level and comes with a balcony. The property is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, and the ownership is leasehold with the ground rent permanently settled. Heating runs on a combi boiler, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €197.48. The agent lists the living area at 75 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m².
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with lots of greenery and great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another mentions a quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green neighbourhood with a nice mix of people. The area is well served by metro line 54, and shops are within walking distance at Winkelcentrum de Poort. Around 45% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and 58% of households are single-person. This is the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, a small area with 4,365 inhabitants.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool is on your doorstep for primary education, and Havo De Hof for secondary is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk and Service Apotheek Sumatra are both just around the corner. For public transport, tram and bus stop Muiderpoortstation is on your doorstep with 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 2025 is €577,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 9% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €386,000 to €577,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including SEM makelaars on Funda, Pararius and Huispedia.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Riouwstraat 56, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to 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. The price is also in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €492,588.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. It is an upper-floor apartment on the third living level, with a balcony. The living area is 75 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The volume is 194 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is heated with a combi boiler. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €197.48. This fee covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
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 data comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 233 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 361 metres. A Lidl is at 435 metres, and another Lidl at 524 metres. A fifth option, an Albert Heijn, is at 592 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Bataviaschool is on your doorstep at 94 metres for primary education. The Vrije School Thula is at 348 metres, and De Indische Buurt School at 385 metres. For secondary education, Havo De Hof is at 395 metres, and De Kraal at 450 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram and bus stop Muiderpoortstation is on your doorstep at 125 metres, with lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is at 253 metres. The Molukkenstraat stop is at 345 metres with additional lines including 4 and N89.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident praises the quiet, green surroundings and good accessibility, while another mentions the peaceful atmosphere and nice mix of people. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
