Surinameplein 56
Postjeskade en omgeving · 1058 GS Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment on Surinameplein
This apartment sits on Surinameplein, a broad square in the Postjeskade e.o. neighbourhood of Amsterdam. The area is lively and well connected, with the city centre close by and plenty of everyday amenities within easy reach. The last known asking price of €695,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came to €551,385. For context, the asking price per square metre was in line with the neighbourhood average. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its location on the square itself. This home has not been online since 1 November 2026.
The apartment itself
The apartment dates from 1935 and has an energy label B. The living area is 77 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 26% larger than the neighbourhood average of 61 m². The listing did not provide further details on the layout, number of rooms or any outdoor space. What is clear is that this is a pre-war apartment in a classic Amsterdam building, with the energy label suggesting reasonable energy performance for its age.
Life around Postjeskade e.o.
The Postjeskade e.o. neighbourhood is part of the Westindische Buurt district, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident described it as "a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but at the time close to many good amenities that a city had to offer." Another says it was "always nice, lots of squares for your children and also many babysitting houses, so actually perfect for a family." A third review was less positive, noting that "the residents were antisocial, no one kept the neighbourhood tidy." The neighbourhood had around 2,990 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 50%. For more on the area, see the Postjeskade e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Corantijn is a five-minute walk, and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Wester Amsterdam is a couple of streets away. Public transport is excellent: the Surinameplein tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28, and Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as low, and heat stress as medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via Keij & Stefels B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Surinameplein 56, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €695,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the Postjeskade e.o. neighbourhood, which was €551,385. That is 26% above the neighbourhood average. The asking price per square metre, however, was roughly in line with the neighbourhood average. The neighbourhood had 13 homes for sale, with asking prices ranging from €465,000 to €795,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 77 m². That was 26% larger than the average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood, which was 61 m². The listing did not state the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor did it mention any garden, balcony or other outdoor space.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated in the data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without it, there was no comparison to make between the asking price and the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo and Lidl supermarkets are both about 245 metres away, just around the corner. An Aldi is about 594 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within 730 metres. In total, there are 142 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
OBS Corantijn, a primary school, is about 361 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is about 542 metres away, and the 7e Montessorischool is at 554 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.5 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The Surinameplein tram stop is about 117 metres away, on your doorstep, with tram and bus lines 1, 15, 17, 27 and 28. The Hoofdweg stop is 135 metres away with lines 1, 15 and 17. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider Westindische Buurt district give it an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it "a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but at the time close to many good amenities." Another mentioned it was "perfect for a family." A third review was critical, saying the neighbourhood "had deteriorated extremely."
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 dates from 1935, before 1970, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this specific property.
