Bosboom Toussaintstraat 42-2
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a lively backdrop
This apartment on the Bosboom Toussaintstraat sits in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, a corner of Amsterdam where the city's energy is always close at hand. It is a 19th-century building, dating from 1893, and the home is offered for €692,000. Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €787,500, this asking price is keen. For a sense of what that buys you elsewhere, it is worth looking at other apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
This is a third-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 63 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home has a balcony, a central heating boiler and is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €100. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do, mentioning the museums, parks, shops, cafés and restaurants, and notes that while it is lively, you can also find peace and quiet. Another resident appreciates the many supermarkets and the excellent public transport, though a third finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,600 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up, with a Jumbo and a Lidl just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a five-minute walk, while Huygens College for secondary education is just around the corner. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, Huisartsen, a five-minute walk, and the Kinker Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stops Overtoom and Bilderdijkstraat are both a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, among others. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €672,000, as determined on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €533,000 to €672,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with flood risk currently medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broersma Wonen.
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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 Bosboom Toussaintstraat 42-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €692,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €672,000, 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 26%, from €533,000 to €672,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 63 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home is in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €100.
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 efficient in terms of energy use, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has a central heating boiler. The label is a general indication and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, specifically 1893, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risk indications for this address?
The climate indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is medium, and flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Jumbo and a Lidl are both just around the corner, at about 172 and 173 metres respectively. An Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 281 metres, and a Vomar is at 298 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 415 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a five-minute walk at 294 metres. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is at 620 metres, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at 654 metres. For secondary education, Huygens College is just around the corner at 185 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stops Overtoom and Bilderdijkstraat are both a couple of streets away, at 257 and 304 metres respectively. They are served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, among others. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 2,275 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as lively and beautiful, with museums, parks, shops and restaurants, and notes that you can find peace and quiet when needed. Another appreciates the many supermarkets and the accessible public transport, while a third finds it too busy and noisy.
