A calm spot in the Indische Buurt
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Makassarpleinbuurt, part of the Indische Buurt-Oost in Amsterdam. Built in 1998, it is a modern home in a lively part of the city. The asking price is €699,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is not given here, but the price per square metre is €7,681 based on the agent's floor area.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, with partial underfloor heating. It is located on the second living floor and has a volume of 312 m³. The homeowners' association fee is €17,826 per year.
Life in the Makassarpleinbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another adds: "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice." The neighbourhood has 5,625 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. The average household size is 1.7, and 57% of households are single-person. This is a social, close-knit area, according to the reviews. For more details, see the Makassarpleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on Soembawastraat is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Flevoparkschool is a short walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat is on your doorstep. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Molukken is just around the corner. Tram and bus stops at Soembawastraat are on your doorstep, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €678,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €466,000 to €678,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB, from rail 43 dB, and from air traffic 42 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to 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 only via Daphne's Makelaardij.
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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 Soembawastraat 88, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €699,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €678,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €466,000 in 2020 to €678,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper-floor apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, which is the second living floor. The living area is 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². The home has a volume of 312 m³. It features double glazing and a central heating boiler, with partial underfloor heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing. The energy label is a separate fact from the construction details, and no further conclusions should be drawn from it.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF. No further interpretation is given, and the indication should be seen as a general guide rather than a definitive assessment.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 48 dB, rail noise is 43 dB, and air traffic noise is 42 dB, all measured in Lden. These figures are from 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The levels are not above the noise norms.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 261 metres, and a Lidl is at 285 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 741 metres, and a SPAR is at 1,006 metres. In total, there are 118 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several schools are within walking distance. The Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat and LUCA Praktijkschool are both on your doorstep at 42 metres. For primary education, the Flevoparkschool is at 108 metres, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (de Parel) is at 235 metres. There are 159 schools within 5 kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram and bus stop is Soembawastraat, just 102 metres away, with lines 4, 7, 14, 25, 37, 245 and N89. The Molukkenstraat stop is at 294 metres with additional lines, and Javaplein is at 320 metres. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 864 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate the Makassarpleinbuurt with an average score of 8.38, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another says: "Everyone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice." The reviews describe a social and friendly atmosphere.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €7,681, based on the agent's floor area of 91 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €8,429, according to the housing market data. This means the price per square metre for this home is below the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is higher because the home is larger than the average.
