Sumatraplantsoenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sumatraplantsoen sits in a leafy part of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt, where the streets are lined with trees and the pace feels a notch slower than the city centre. At 71 m² with an energy label B, it's a solid, efficient home from 1981. The asking price of €600,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €554,000, but it reflects the good condition and the sought-after street. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, and this one sits in the upper range for its size.
The neighbourhood Sumatraplantsoenbuurt is a tight-knit, urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages and households. About a quarter of homes are owner-occupied, and the area is densely built with flats, no single-family houses here. The streets are lively but not chaotic, and the nearby park (just around the corner) gives residents a green escape. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood as a whole is known for its community feel and easy access to daily amenities.
Your morning routine could start with a visit to Lidl, just a couple of streets away, or Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Gerhardschool (special education) is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is just around the corner. Secondary schools like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort are a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect, with the city centre a short bike ride away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via De Groot & Compagnons and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
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Sumatraplantsoen 34A, Amsterdam
Data from Sumatraplantsoenbuurt
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About Sumatraplantsoen 34A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €600,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €554,000 and the median of €485,000. However, the average price per m² in the area is €8,294, and this flat works out at about €8,451 per m², slightly above average. Given the good energy label and the quiet street, the price is on the high side but not unreasonable for a well-maintained home in this part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is B, which means the home is quite efficient. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A and 46.7% have label B, so this flat is in line with the local standard. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older, uninsulated homes.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That's a reasonable distance for accessing the wider rail network, though most daily errands are likely done by bike or on foot within the neighbourhood.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Gerhardschool (special education) is 145 m away, the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is 167 m, and Vrije School Thula is 215 m. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and LUCA Praktijkschool are both about 400 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 201 total crimes in the latest data, which for an area with 3,760 residents is moderate. It's a densely populated urban area, so some incidents are expected, but the streets around Sumatraplantsoen are generally considered quiet and family-friendly.
The neighbourhood has a mix of singles (975 one-person households) and families (535 households with children). The average household size is 1.9, and the largest age group is 25-45 years old. This suggests a blend of young professionals and small families, which fits the profile of a flat like this.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sumatraplantsoenbuurt