Sumatrakade 565
Java-eiland, Amsterdam
AreaA waterside maisonette on Java-eiland
This apartment sits on the water's edge of Java-eiland, one of the eastern harbour islands where the architecture has a distinct character. The home is a maisonette spread over two floors, built in 1999, and comes with an energy label A. With an asking price of €595,000, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €729,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on location and size.
The home itself
The maisonette has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second living floor with a free view over the water. The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-06-2048. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. The monthly HOA fee is €294.05.
Life on the island
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident describes the area as a place where "the contact with the neighbours is very pleasant" and where "it feels like a real community." Another notes the mix of ages and tenures: "From new to dynamic. From rental to owner-occupied." The same resident mentions that public transport is only accessible via the Veelaan, and that the cycle path can be noisy at weekends. A third review is less positive, mentioning neglected greenery and a playground that was removed and not replaced. The district has around 3,075 residents, with a high share of one-person households. The Java-eiland neighbourhood itself is one of the eastern harbour islands, known for its waterfront setting.
Daily life and getting around
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary school Piet Hein is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Montessori Lyceum Pax is within walking distance too. The GP practice Praktijk de Oostkaap is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Czaar Peter is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 43 stops at Majanggracht on your doorstep, and tram and bus lines 1, 43, 65 and F1 are available at Azartplein. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is about 2 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a dense network of amenities across its districts.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The asking price of €595,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €729,000, and 4% below the average price per m² in the area. At the address level, the noise indication for road traffic is 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Kolt 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 Sumatrakade 565, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €729,000. The average asking price per m² in the area is €7,735, while this home is listed at €7,438 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood currently has five homes for sale, with prices ranging from €525,000 to €895,000.
What is the layout of this maisonette?
The home is a maisonette apartment spread over two floors, with four rooms in total. There are three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 80 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a balcony and is situated on the second living floor with a free view over the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states the home has double glazing. The home is heated by district heating, and the monthly HOA fee is €294.05.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 01-06-2048. This means the ground rent has been settled in advance for that period. After that date, the situation may change, but the current arrangement is that the lease is paid off until mid-2048.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.48, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the community feel and the quiet, green environment. Another mentions the mix of ages and tenures but notes that public transport is only accessible via the Veelaan. A third review is critical of neglected greenery and a playground that was removed and not replaced.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise indication for road traffic at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 40 dB Lden, air traffic 43 dB Lden, and industry 48 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What are the flood and climate risks for this property?
The climate indications for this address show low pluvial flooding risk and low flood risk, both for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. The foundation risk indication is low. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, just around the corner at about 600 m. An Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at roughly 730 m. Primary school Piet Hein is about 400 m away, and secondary school Montessori Lyceum Pax is at about 770 m. The GP practice Praktijk de Oostkaap is at about 710 m.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 43 stops at Majanggracht, which is on your doorstep at about 77 m. At Azartplein, about 440 m away, you can catch tram and bus lines 1, 43, 65 and F1. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, at about 2 km. A night bus, line N89, stops at Oostelijke Handelskade at about 390 m.
