A ground-floor apartment in Amsterdam's Transvaalbuurt-Oost
This apartment on Smitstraat 43H sits in the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a part of the city with a lively, everyday character. The home is on the ground floor and dates from 1915, with an energy label B. At €650,000, the asking price is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €638,400. For context, the wider market for apartments in Amsterdam shows a range of prices depending on size and location.
The home itself
This ground-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 73 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 275 m³. Outside, there is a rear garden of 25 m², facing east and accessible via the back alley. The property is held under leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 October 2062. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €206 per month.
The Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One long-time resident, who has lived here 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 positive, noting that "people are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The district has about 4,785 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 53%. For more on the area, see the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk and Vomar just around the corner. For primary education, IKC Frankendael is a couple of streets away, and the nearest secondary school, Pieter Nieuwland College, is about a ten-minute walk. The Transvaal Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is a bit further out. For public transport, bus stop Krugerplein is on your doorstep, served by lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €724,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €650,000 is 10% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €503,000 to €724,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland and 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 Smitstraat 43H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €724,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €8,904.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 73 m², and the volume is 275 m³. There is a rear garden of 25 m², facing east and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This label indicates the home's energy performance, with B being a reasonably efficient label. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing. The energy label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which dates from 1915.
What is the leasehold situation?
The property is held under leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 October 2062. This means the leasehold has been bought off for a long period, so there is no ongoing ground rent to pay during that time. The homeowners' association fee is €206 per month.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1915, and the area is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What are the flood and heat risks?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 187 metres, followed by Dirk at 359 metres, Vomar at 381 metres, and Lidl at 404 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 479 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is IKC Frankendael at 85 metres, with Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap at 238 metres and IBS De Vijgenboom at 315 metres. For secondary education, Pieter Nieuwland College is at 489 metres. All are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Krugerplein at 184 metres, served by lines 37, 245 and N87. Other stops are James Wattstraat at 330 metres and Beukenplein at 435 metres, with the same lines. Amsterdam Amstel train station is at 876 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Transvaalbuurt district give an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One long-time resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years... Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is critical, mentioning social tensions. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this neighbourhood.
