Makassarpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 75 m² apartment on the Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan sits in the lively Makassarpleinbuurt, part of Amsterdam's Indische Buurt-Oost. Built in 2006 with energy label A, it's a modern and efficient home. At €550,000, the price is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €458,000, making it the most expensive of the five apartments currently for sale in the area, but you do get 39% more space than the typical 54 m². For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Makassarpleinbuurt is a densely populated area (over 6,900 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages and household types. Around a third of residents live alone, and about a quarter of households have children. Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10. One resident calls it a "Good friendly neighbourhood" and says: "The people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!" Another describes it as a "Social neighbourhood" where "everyone helps each other and stands up for each other." A less positive review mentions it "used to be hell" but has improved. The neighbourhood Makassarpleinbuurt is clearly a place with strong community spirit.
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt, Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein, and Flevoparkschool. Secondary schools like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and LUCA Praktijkschool are about 414 m away. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities, with a train station 1.4 km away and parks within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Huisman Makelaardij B.V. and Funda.
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Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan 252, Amsterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It used to be hell but all the Moroccans have moved to the west
Auto-translated to English by AIThe people here in the neighbourhood are friendly and everyone helps each other where needed, so nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone in the neighbourhood helps each other and stands up for each other, which is very nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany kind people who always come to your aid, we live together there and not alone.
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About Th. K. van Lohuizenlaan 252, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €458,000 and is the highest among the five apartments currently for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt. However, this apartment is also 39% larger than the average (75 m² vs 54 m²) and has a modern energy label A. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €548,333, so the price is in line with recent sales for similar-sized properties.
Makassarpleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents describe it as friendly and social, with people helping each other. It has a mix of ages, from young children to over-65s. The neighbourhood scores 8.4 out of 10 based on four reviews. There are some less positive comments about the past, but overall it's seen as a good place to live.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 659 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Lidl is also close at 707 metres. For a wider selection, there are over 110 supermarkets within 5 km.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt (246 m), Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein (289 m), and Flevoparkschool (316 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and LUCA Praktijkschool are both about 414 m away.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a 17-minute walk.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs for heating and electricity compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, and none have labels D or lower.
Currently, there are five apartments for sale in Makassarpleinbuurt, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €550,000. This apartment is the most expensive. In the past period, 21 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €548,333.
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