Sumatrastraat 37-2
Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid · 1094 LN Amsterdam
A pre-war apartment in the Indische Buurt
This upper-floor apartment on Sumatrastraat sits in the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, part of the Indische Buurt-West in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1902, so it carries the character of a pre-war Amsterdam home. The last known asking price of €450,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €514,140, a difference of 12 percent. For context, [apartments in Amsterdam] at the time average €9,119 per square metre according to the agent's listing. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
What the agent tells us
This listing did not state the energy label. The agent did describe a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was given as 54 square metres in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 55 square metres. The home had been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca, and hosting younger residents and families with little kids and dogs than it used to." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance at winkelcentrum de Poort, though they also point out daily mess around the rubbish containers. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has 4,365 residents, with 45 percent aged between 25 and 45. You can read more about [the Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a Lidl within a five-minute walk. The Bataviaschool for primary education is on your doorstep, and the De Indische Buurt School is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Sumatra is even closer. For public transport, the Javaplein stop is just around the corner with tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is a five-minute walk away. [The municipality of Amsterdam] covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price could be made. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 55 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building predates 1970 and that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
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 37-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 was 12 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €514,140, which the price verdict described as keen. Per square metre, the price was €8,333 based on the agent's floor area, compared with the neighbourhood average of €9,119 per square metre. This comparison was precomputed against the average asking price of homes at the time for sale in Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 54 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 square metres. The building dates from 1902, so the layout reflects a pre-war Amsterdam apartment. The listing did not specify which rooms were on which floor or how the space was arranged.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field, so there was no official indication of the home's energy performance. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label remains unknown.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting it has improved over the past years. A third resident appreciates the greenery and quiet at night but complains about mess around the rubbish containers. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available near this home?
The Javaplein stop is 224 metres away and serves tram and bus lines 4, 14, 19, 25, 37, 65, 245 and N89. The Muiderpoortstation stop is 320 metres away with lines 7, 14, 19, 25, 37, 40 and 245. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is 421 metres away, about a five-minute walk. No travel times or destinations were specified in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building was constructed in 1902, before 1970, and 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, without further detail on what that means for this property.
Are there supermarkets and schools within walking distance?
Yes, the nearest Albert Heijn is 264 metres away, with another at 330 metres and a Lidl at 449 metres. For primary education, the Bataviaschool is 167 metres away and the De Indische Buurt School is 253 metres away. The nearest secondary school, Havo De Hof, is 539 metres away. These distances are all within a short walk from the apartment.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels are stated as given, without further interpretation.
