Hofmeyrstraat 13E
Transvaalbuurt-West · 1091 LV Amsterdam
A bright studio above the city
This studio on the fifth floor of a 1992 building sits in the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a lively part of the city where life happens on the street. The last known asking price of €475,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €509,967, so it was priced to attract attention. For context, there were at the time 30 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €509,967. If you are looking at studios in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its position in the market. This home has not been online since 26 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this was a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 37 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It was a leasehold property, with the ground lease ending on 15 January 2043, and the homeowners' association fee was €223.48 per month. The energy label is B.
Life in Transvaalbuurt-West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 79 years, says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive, describing the area as "not a great neighbourhood" and mentioning social tensions. The neighbourhood has around 3,965 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For more on the area, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and a Vomar and another Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is a five-minute walk, and Cygnus Gymnasium for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Zeeburgerdijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Transvaal Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Prins Bernhardplein and Krugerplein are a couple of streets away, with lines N85, 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €554,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 14% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €385,000 to €554,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 56 dB Lden, also above the norm, while aircraft noise at 43 dB Lden stays below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, with heat stress at medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including De Heren van Snoek Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Hofmeyrstraat 13E, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 was 14% below the WOZ value of €554,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 44%, from €385,000 to €554,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this was a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The agent listed the living area as 73 m², while the BAG registration records 37 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the fifth floor. The energy label is B.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is subject to a ground lease (erfpacht) that ends on 15 January 2043. This means the land is leased from the municipality, and the lease has a fixed end date. The homeowners' association fee was €223.48 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from rail traffic it is 56 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 40% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, but this home itself was built in 1992.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 457 metres away. A Vomar is at 549 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 586 metres. A Lidl is at 616 metres. These are all within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is about 363 metres away, and IBS De Vijgenboom is at 391 metres. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is at 420 metres and Kiem Montessori at 520 metres. Orion College Amstel, a special secondary school, is the nearest school at 189 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops are nearby: Prins Bernhardplein at 334 metres with line N85, and Krugerplein at 356 metres with lines 37, 245 and N87. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 585 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.88, based on three reviews. One long-time resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure!" Another resident describes it as "not a great neighbourhood" and mentions social tensions.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to the least efficient labels. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
