Charming Upper Apartment with South-Facing Balcony in Amsterdam Oost
Key Features
Upsides
- Highly desirable location in popular Amsterdam Oost near Dappermarkt, Oosterpark, and Artis
- South-facing balcony providing excellent sunlight exposure
- Good accessibility with public transport and proximity to A10 ring road
- Erfpacht canon paid until 2036, providing a grace period
- Relatively modern boiler from 2018 included in the sale
Downsides
- Property requires complete modernization according to own taste
- Anti-speculation clause prohibits renting or selling for 3 years
- Small living area of only 43 square meters
- Various seller restrictions including prohibition of sale to investors
- Former rental property with standard age and non-occupation clauses
Description
This charming upper apartment is situated in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam Oost, occupying a highly sought-after location just around the corner from the famous Dappermarkt and the Reinwardtstraat. The property offers approximately 43 square meters of living space and presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their personal taste and preferences.
The apartment features a pleasant layout that maximizes the available space while maintaining a sense of openness and light. Natural light flows through the living area, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes the apartment feel larger than its actual size. The half-open kitchen connects seamlessly to the living space, allowing for an easy flow between cooking and relaxing areas. This layout is particularly suitable for those who enjoy entertaining or simply want a functional living environment where daily activities can take place without feeling confined.
At the rear of the apartment, the bedroom provides direct access to the south-facing balcony. This outdoor space is a significant asset, as south-facing balconies in Amsterdam are highly desirable due to the amount of sunlight they receive throughout the day. Whether enjoying a morning coffee, reading a book in the afternoon sun, or having an evening meal outdoors, this balcony extends the living space considerably during the warmer months.
The bathroom is equipped with basic facilities including a shower, toilet, and washbasin. While functional, the bathroom, like the rest of the apartment, would benefit from modernization to bring it up to contemporary standards. The current state of the property should be viewed as an excellent foundation for a renovation project where the new owner can implement their vision for a modern, comfortable living space.
The surrounding neighborhood is one of the most characteristic and vibrant areas of Amsterdam. The Dappermarkt, located just around the corner, is one of the city's most popular outdoor markets, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, clothing, and other goods. The market creates a lively atmosphere that gives the neighborhood its distinctive character. The Reinwardtstraat and surrounding streets are home to a diverse selection of shops, specialty stores, and dining establishments. From artisanal coffee bars to cozy cafes and popular restaurants, the area caters to all tastes and preferences.
For those seeking green spaces and cultural activities, the location is equally impressive. The Oosterpark is within easy walking distance, providing a pleasant area for walking, jogging, or simply relaxing among the trees and water features. Artis Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands, is nearby, as is the Tropenmuseum, which offers fascinating exhibitions on world cultures. This combination of urban vibrancy and access to nature and culture makes Amsterdam Oost one of the most desirable residential areas in the city.
In terms of accessibility, the apartment benefits from excellent public transport connections. Tram and bus stops are within walking distance, and Amsterdam Muiderpoort station is easily reachable, providing direct connections to other parts of the city and beyond. For those who use a car, the location offers good access to the A10 ring road and various arterial roads, though parking in the area requires a permit and is subject to fees.
The apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building constructed in 1985. Access is via a shared staircase. The property includes an external storage unit of approximately 3 square meters, which is useful for storing bicycles, luggage, or other items that would otherwise take up valuable space in the apartment.
The building is part of an active Homeowners Association (Vereniging van Eigenaars) that is professionally managed by Ymere VvE Diensten. The monthly service costs amount to 115.74 euros, which includes 98.28 euros for the apartment and 17.46 euros for the storage unit, based on the 2026 budget. The VvE is properly organized with KvK registration, annual meetings, periodic contributions, a reserve fund, a maintenance plan, and building insurance, all of which indicate a well-managed building.
The property is subject to ground lease (erfpacht), with the canon paid up until April 15, 2036. Buyers should be aware that they will need to address the ground lease situation before this date expires.
The energy label is C, and the property features double glazing for insulation. Heating and hot water are provided by an HRE Intergas gas-fired combination boiler from 2018, which is included in the sale. This relatively modern boiler is an advantage compared to older heating systems often found in similar properties.
Potential buyers should note several important conditions attached to this sale. The seller is selling the property for their own use or use by a first-degree family member who will have their main residence there. The sale includes an anti-speculation clause, meaning the property cannot be rented out or sold for a period of three years. The property is a former rental home from Ymere. Standard clauses regarding non-occupation, asbestos, and age apply. The seller reserves the right of allocation until the purchase agreement is signed. The property is not being sold to investors or buyers with multiple properties. Delivery is available immediately.
With an asking price of 350,000 euros, the property is priced at approximately 8,140 euros per square meter. While this price per square meter reflects the desirable location, buyers should factor in the costs of the necessary modernization when considering their budget and the overall value proposition.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
Explicitly listed in the features as 'Douche, toilet, en wastafel'.
Bathtub
Not mentioned, and the bathroom is described as having 'basisvoorzieningen' (basic facilities) which typically excludes a bathtub in a 43m² apartment.
Ensuite Bathroom
The layout describes a bedroom at the rear with access to a balcony, but no mention of an adjoining or ensuite bathroom.
Guest Toilet
Only one bathroom is listed, which contains the only toilet. No separate guest toilet is mentioned.
Heated Towel Rail
Not mentioned in the description or features, and the bathroom only has basic facilities.
Bidet
Not mentioned at all, and highly unlikely in a small 43m² apartment with basic bathroom facilities.
Rain Shower
Not mentioned. Given the basic facilities description and need for modernization, it almost certainly has a standard shower.
Double Shower
Not mentioned and highly improbable in a 43m² apartment with a basic bathroom layout.
Shared Shower
The property is a private apartment (bovenwoning) for sale, not a shared housing situation.
Shared Toilet
The property is a private apartment for sale, meaning all facilities are private to the unit.
His And Hers Sinks
Not mentioned and spatially impossible given the 'basic facilities' description in a 43m² apartment.
Bathroom Heated Floor
Not mentioned. Built in 1985 and described as needing modernization, making underfloor heating very unlikely.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions a south-facing balcony (balkon op het zuiden) of 2 m² accessible from the bedroom.
Rear Garden
The property is a 4th-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Front Garden
The property is a 4th-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Side Garden
The property is a 4th-floor apartment with no mention of a garden.
Terrace
The property has a balcony, but no terrace is mentioned. In Dutch real estate, a balcony (balkon) and terrace (terras) are distinct features.
Rooftop Terrace
There is no mention of a rooftop terrace in the listing.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned, and the 2 m² balcony is too small to reasonably accommodate one.
Fenced Yard
The property is a 4th-floor apartment and does not have a yard.
Patio
There is no ground-level patio mentioned; it is an upper-floor apartment with a balcony.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned in the property description.
Guest House
The property is a 43 m² apartment with only one bedroom, making a guest house impossible.
Waterfront
The apartment is located near the Dappermarkt in Amsterdam Oost, which is not a waterfront location.
Kitchen Garden
There is no garden associated with this 4th-floor apartment.
Equestrian Facilities
This is a city center apartment; equestrian facilities are not present.
Small Livestock Facilities
This is a city center apartment; small livestock facilities are not present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is mentioned or expected for a 43 m² apartment.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is mentioned or expected for a 43 m² apartment.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is mentioned or possible for this apartment.
Remarkable Mountain View
Amsterdam is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
Being on the 4th floor provides some city views over Amsterdam Oost, but it is not marketed as having a panoramic or remarkable city view.
Remarkable Garden View
There is no garden to view from the apartment.
Remarkable Sea View
Amsterdam is inland and does not have sea views.
Remarkable Harbour View
The Dappermarkt area is not located near the harbors of Amsterdam.
Remarkable Landmark View
While near landmarks like the Tropenmuseum, the listing does not claim views of them from the apartment itself.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is not mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Central Heating
The listing specifies a Cv-ketel (central heating boiler) is present.
Fireplace
No fireplace is mentioned in the description or features.
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is not mentioned; standard central heating is listed instead.
Walk In Closet
A walk-in closet is highly unlikely in a 43 m² apartment and is not mentioned.
Home Office
No home office or dedicated workspace is mentioned.
Skylight
No skylight is mentioned; the apartment has a flat roof.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams are mentioned in the description.
Bay Window
No bay window is mentioned in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool is impossible in a 43 m² apartment and is not listed.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna is not mentioned and highly improbable given the size.
Ornamental Plasterwork
No ornamental plasterwork is mentioned in this basic 1985 apartment.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned in the description.
Modern
The listing explicitly states the property needs to be modernized, indicating it currently lacks modern features.
Industrial
There is no mention of industrial elements such as exposed brick or metal.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features or styling are described.
Classic
The building is from 1985 and is a standard apartment; no classic architectural details are highlighted.
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
The building was constructed in 1985, which is not considered a traditional or historic period for Amsterdam architecture.
Early 20th Century
Built in 1985, this apartment does not represent an early 20th-century style (such as a 'jaren-30 woning').
Post War Functional
Built in 1985, it falls into the late post-war era characterized by functional, mass-produced residential blocks, though it is later than the primary post-war reconstruction period.
Modernist
The 1985 construction date places it in the modern era, utilizing standard modernist functional apartment design, though it is not a standout modernist architectural piece.
Newly Build
The listing explicitly states the construction year as 1985 and the building type as 'Bestaande bouw' (existing construction).
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
The apartment is only 43 m² and the kitchen is described as 'halfopen', making a kitchen island practically impossible.
Open Plan Kitchen
The listing explicitly describes the kitchen as 'halfopen' (semi-open), not fully open plan.
Pantry
There is no mention of a pantry, which is highly unlikely in a 43 m² former rental apartment.
Build In Coffee Maker
Built-in coffee makers are luxury features not found in former social rental apartments requiring modernization.
Boiling Water Tap
A boiling water tap is a modern luxury feature that would definitely be mentioned if present, and is highly improbable in this type of property.
Downdraft Extractor
No mention of a downdraft extractor, which is unlikely in a basic semi-open kitchen of this size and age.
Shared Kitchen
The listing is for a private apartment (bovenwoning) being sold for owner-occupation, not a shared living space.
Design Kitchen
It is a former rental apartment (Ymere) built in 1985 that explicitly requires internal modernization. It does not have a high-end design kitchen.
New Kitchen
The listing states the property needs to be modernized internally to the buyer's taste, indicating the kitchen is not new.
Parking & Storage
Parking
Only public, paid parking and permit parking are mentioned; no designated parking spot is included with the property.
Storage Room
External storage room of 3 m² is explicitly mentioned, with separate monthly service costs of €17.46.
Garage
No garage is mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage, so there is no automatic garage door.
Double Garage
There is no garage, so there is no double garage.
Attic
The property is a 4th-floor upper apartment with no mention of an attic in the layout.
Cellar
No cellar or basement is mentioned in the property description or layout.
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned; the listing only references open public and paid parking.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned in the features.
Ev Charging
No EV charging station or infrastructure is mentioned in the listing.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the property description.
Shed
No shed is mentioned; the property only has a south-facing balcony and a storage locker.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), meaning street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly mentions 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as an available parking option.
Rules
Short Term Rentals Allowed
The listing explicitly includes an anti-speculation clause (anti-speculatiebeding) prohibiting renting out the property for a period of 3 years.
Long Term Rentals Allowed
The anti-speculation clause forbids renting for 3 years. Additionally, the seller explicitly refuses to sell to investors and mandates that the buyer must use it as their main residence.
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active VvE (Vereniging van Eigenaars) professionally managed by Ymere VvE Diensten.
Leasehold
The property is built on leasehold land (erfpacht) with the ground rent (canon) prepaid until April 15, 2036.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Inschrijving KvK: Ja'.
Oa Annual Meeting
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering: Ja'.
Oa Fees
The listing specifies a periodic VvE contribution of €115.74 per month.
Oa Reserve Fund
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Reservefonds aanwezig: Ja'.
Oa Maintenance Plan
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Onderhoudsplan: Ja'.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The VvE checklist in the features section states 'Opstalverzekering: Ja'.
Other Rules
Multiple specific rules apply: a fixed project notary (Spier en Hazenberg), seller's right of selection, non-residency clause, asbestos clause, old age clause, and a strict ban on selling to investors or buyers with multiple properties.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The apartment is on the 4th floor and the listing explicitly mentions an entrance via a shared staircase ('gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis') with no mention of an elevator.
Private Entrance
The layout explicitly states 'Entree via het gemeenschappelijke trappenhuis' (entrance via shared staircase).
Automatic Gate
There is no mention of an automatic gate for this standard city apartment.
Gated Community
The property is an apartment above the Dappermarkt in a regular city neighborhood, not a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 4th floor accessible only by a shared staircase with no elevator.
Utilities & Technical
Laundry Room
The apartment is only 43 m² with 2 rooms and a basic bathroom; there is no space for a separate laundry room.
Smart Home
Built in 1985, requires modernization, and no smart home features are mentioned.
Ventilation System
The features specifically list 'Natuurlijke ventilatie' (natural ventilation), meaning there is no mechanical ventilation system.
Water Softener
Water softeners are highly unusual in Dutch apartments and are not mentioned in the listing.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
Not mentioned anywhere in the listing. For a 1985 apartment of this size and type, it is highly unlikely to have solar panels if not explicitly advertised.
Double Glazing
The listing explicitly states 'Isolatie: Dubbel glas' (Insulation: Double glazing) in the features section.
Triple Glazing
The listing specifies double glazing and does not mention triple glazing. A 1985 building requiring modernization is very unlikely to have it.
Heat Pump
The listing explicitly states the heating and hot water are provided by a gas-fired combi-boiler (Cv-ketel), with no mention of a heat pump.
Home Battery
Home batteries are not mentioned and are exceptionally rare in this type of 1985 apartment, especially without solar panels.
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
The property is equipped with a relatively modern high-efficiency gas combi-boiler (HRE Intergas, installed in 2018). Additionally, the property features natural ventilation as listed under provisions.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.