A ground-floor apartment on a quiet street
This ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential part of the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Built in 1915, it has been fully insulated and carries an efficient energy label A. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €615,810. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €8,582, while this home is listed at €9,932 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is useful to see how this price compares with other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 74 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 73 square metres. There is a back garden of 30 square metres facing north-east, with a storage space of 4 square metres, and the garden is accessible via the back entrance. The property is on the ground floor and comes with a CV boiler for heating. The ownership is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 31 October 2062. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €204.
Life in Transvaalbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their living environment 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 the neighbourhood as "not a great neighbourhood" and mentioning that people "talk too much about you with lies". The district has 4,785 inhabitants, and 53% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about [the Transvaalbuurt-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/transvaalbuurt-oost-amsterdam/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk, Vomar and Lidl just around the corner. For primary education, IKC Frankendael is a couple of streets away, and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Transvaal Apotheek Amsterdam pharmacy is just around the corner. The OLVG hospital, location Oost, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Krugerplein is just around the corner with lines 37, 245 and N87, and tram stop Oostpoort is a five-minute walk with lines 29 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €683,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 100%, from €341,000 to €683,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Keizerskroon Makelaars and Keizerskroon Makelaars - Certified Expat Broker on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Smitstraat 47H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €725,000 is 18% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €615,810. The price per square metre is €9,932, compared with the neighbourhood average of €8,582 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the neighbourhood average asking price.
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 74 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 73 square metres. There is a back garden of 30 square metres facing north-east, with a storage space of 4 square metres, accessible via the back entrance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €683,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 100%, from €341,000 in 2020 to €683,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus stop Krugerplein is about 180 metres away, with lines 37, 245 and N87. Tram stop Oostpoort is about 445 metres away, with lines 29 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 867 metres away. These are the nearest stops and station, with the given distances.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Transvaalbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One long-time resident says it is a wonderful neighbourhood to live in, while another describes it as not a great neighbourhood. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and has a CV boiler for heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation, and no further conclusions should be drawn from it.
What is the ownership situation for this property?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 31 October 2062. This means the ground lease has been settled for that period. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €204.
