A modern apartment in the Indische Buurt
Sumatrastraat 172C sits in the Ambonpleinbuurt, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. This is a lively, well-established part of the city where the streets have a real sense of history, yet this particular home is a recent addition. Built in 2017, it stands out in a neighbourhood where most of the housing stock dates from earlier decades. The asking price of €550,000 works out at €8,209 per square metre based on the agent's listing, which is in line with the going rate for [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the home
This upper-floor apartment occupies the third living level and comes with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 67 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 229 cubic metres. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is described as being on a quiet road in a sheltered spot within a residential area. The ground lease has been bought off in perpetuity, so it is municipal property with the canon settled.
The Ambonpleinbuurt
The Ambonpleinbuurt is home to around 3,855 people, and it is a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with plenty of green and great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. Another calls it a neighbourhood in development, noting that it is getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. A third simply says it is quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and has a nice mix of people. For more on the area, have a look at [the Ambonpleinbuurt neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Lidl just around the corner and another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Thula, is also just around the corner, and there are several other schools within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is nearby too. For public transport, the Valentijnkade bus stop is on your doorstep with lines 40 and 65, and the Molukkenstraat tram stop is a couple of streets away with a wide range of lines. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you could need, and you can read more about [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. The address-level risk indications from public sources show that road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise all stay below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the area is a KCAF attention zone where 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs and their listing on Funda.
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About Sumatrastraat 172C, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €550,000. Based on the agent's listing, that works out at €8,209 per square metre for the 67 square metres of living space. In the Ambonpleinbuurt, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €530,385, with a median of €550,000, so this property sits right at the median for the neighbourhood.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is an upper-floor apartment on the third living level, with a living area of 67 square metres and a volume of 229 cubic metres. There is also a balcony, and the home is described as being on a quiet road in a sheltered spot within a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2017 and is described as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. An efficient label generally means the energy costs for heating and hot water are likely to be on the lower side, though the exact costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is municipal property subject to ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity. This means the ground rent has been settled permanently, so there is no ongoing annual ground lease payment to the municipality. This is a common arrangement for properties in Amsterdam and can be a factor in the overall cost of ownership.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 46 dB Lden, aircraft noise at 42 dB Lden and industrial noise at 45 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the area is a KCAF attention zone, which means 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular building. The home itself was built in 2017, which is a separate fact from the area-level foundation indication.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this location?
The climate risk indications for this address show pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest Albert Heijn is just 181 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. A Lidl is 316 metres away, just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is 392 metres away. There are also further options including another Albert Heijn at 659 metres and a Vomar at 676 metres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Valentijnkade bus stop is 158 metres away with lines 40 and 65. The Archimedesweg stop is 339 metres away with line 65, and the Molukkenstraat tram stop is 351 metres away with lines 4, 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 565 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Thula at 159 metres, just around the corner. Oecumenische Basisschool Frankendael is 374 metres away, and there are several other schools within a short walk, including Gerhardschool at 376 metres and Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara at 406 metres. The nearest secondary school is 0.7 kilometres away.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is exactly the median price for homes currently for sale in the Ambonpleinbuurt. The average asking price is €530,385, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €695,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,868, while this property is listed at €8,209 per square metre, which is below that average.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with plenty of green and great trees, though they note that rubbish around the containers is a daily issue. Another calls it a neighbourhood in development that is getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby.
