Sumatrastraat 35D
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid · 1094 LN Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This apartment on Sumatrastraat 35D sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, a pocket of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1902, so it carries the character of a bygone era. The asking price was €495,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sat at a different level entirely. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home was built in 1902, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living experience an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another adds: "Calm, green and evolving. I've been living in this neighborhood for over 6 years and just bought a larger apartment in the same building." A third resident notes: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation. At night it is quiet and dark." The neighbourhood has around 4,365 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with 45% of residents between 25 and 45.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Bataviaschool and De Indische Buurt School are both within a short walk for primary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: the Javaplein stop, served by tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 was €522,000. The asking price sat 5% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €379,000 to €522,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate data shows a medium risk of pluvial flooding and heat stress, with an elevated heat stress risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via JA 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 Sumatrastraat 35D, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 was 5% below the WOZ value of €522,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This meant the asking price was lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it is a reference point used by the municipality for taxes. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 59 m², came to €8,390.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The building dates from 1902, so the layout reflects the style of that period. The energy label was C, which gave an indication of expected energy costs.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 was €522,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 38%, from €379,000 in 2020 to €522,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in property values in this area. The asking price of €495,000 was 5% below this latest WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1902, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 267 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 336 metres. A Lidl is a couple of streets away at 456 metres. For primary education, the Bataviaschool is at 178 metres and De Indische Buurt School at 246 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk at 241 metres, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is at 205 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Javaplein stop is just around the corner at 221 metres, served by tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. The Zeeburgerdijk stop is at 324 metres with trams 4, 14, 19 and 25. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is at 429 metres, about a ten-minute walk, offering train connections.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "Calm, green and evolving." A third mentions the neighbourhood is "quiet and dark at night," which they value for the animals, but also points out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue.
What was the average price for apartments in this neighbourhood?
In the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, the average asking price for homes at the time for sale was €514,140, with a median of €475,000. The average price per square metre was €9,119. This apartment was listed at €495,000, which was below the average asking price. These figures come from the neighbourhood housing market data.
