Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Balistraat sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. At 42 m² it's compact but efficient, with a C energy label. The asking price of €385,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €462,061, making it a keen entry into the Amsterdam market. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid is a dense, urban area with 4,450 residents. Most households are single-person (1,545), and the average household size is 1.7. It's a young area: nearly half the population is between 25 and 45. The streets are lively, with a mix of cultures and a strong community feel. No resident reviews are available for this specific street, but the broader Indische Buurt is known for its vibrant market and diverse eateries.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Bataviaschool and Vrije School Thula. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and LUCA Praktijkschool are also close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public services and green spaces like the nearby park.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via SEM makelaars.
Details of this home
Balistraat 137A, Amsterdam
Data from Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid
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About Balistraat 137A, Amsterdam
The asking price is 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€462,061) and also below the median of €475,000. Given the 42 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €9,167, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €9,023 per m². So it's priced for the area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1916. In the neighbourhood, 48.5% of homes have label C, and only 15.2% have a lower label. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or beyond.
The neighbourhood is young and urban, with many single-person households. It's a diverse area with a lively street scene. The Indische Buurt is known for its multicultural vibe and the popular Dappermarkt.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. Given that it's a studio in a 1916 building, outdoor space is unlikely but not impossible.
The listing states it's a studio, which typically means one open-plan living/sleeping area plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing.
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