Bosboom Toussaintstraat 64-2
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment in Helmersbuurt-Oost
This apartment on Bosboom Toussaintstraat 64-2 sits in the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood, part of the lively Helmersbuurt district in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1896, so it carries the character of a classic Amsterdam street. The listing does not state the energy label, which means you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing alone. At €549,000 for a living area of 65 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price sits about 30% below the average asking price of €787,500 for apartments in Amsterdam. That makes this a sharp price compared with the local market.
The home itself
The apartment is offered for sale through the agent, but the listing does not include details about the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. The year of construction is 1896, a fact that tells you about the building's age but nothing about its condition. What is clear is the living area of 65 m², which gives you a sense of the scale of the apartment.
Life in Helmersbuurt-Oost
Residents of the Helmersbuurt district give their area 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 cultural visits to museums and parks, and plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants. Another resident notes that everyone is very much to themselves, with little contact with neighbours, but appreciates the many supermarkets, shops and cafés and the easy public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning a dirty place and the stench of exhaust gases. The neighbourhood has around 2,640 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 55%. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 10,515 per km². For more context, you can read about the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with the 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 GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Wittop Koning pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Overtoom stop with tram and bus lines 1, 12, 17 and N83 is a couple of streets away, and the Bilderdijkstraat stop with lines 1, 7, 13, 17, 19 and N83 is also close. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.3 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the urban amenities you would expect from the capital. Public risk data at address level gives some indications for this area. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress indication is medium, with an elevated heat stress projection for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bosboom Toussaintstraat 64-2, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €549,000. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 65 m², which works out to €8,446 per m². The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €787,500, so this apartment is priced about 30% below that average. The price is based on the BAG floor area, not on any other measurement.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information, so there is no official indication of the home's energy efficiency. The building dates from 1896, which is a fact about its age, but it does not tell you anything about the insulation or energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the information provided by the agent. Without this figure, there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €549,000.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1896, which is before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is a factual indication, not a diagnosis of the home's condition.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Jumbo is about 136 metres away, the Lidl is about 188 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 246 metres away. A Vomar is at 314 metres and another Albert Heijn at 371 metres. This gives you plenty of options for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Overtoom stop is about 221 metres away and serves tram and bus lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The Bilderdijkstraat stop at 281 metres serves lines 1, 7, 13, 17, 19 and N83, and the Kinkerstraat stop at 282 metres serves lines 1, 12, 13, 17, 19 and N83. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Helmersbuurt district give their area 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, with museums, parks, shops, cafés and restaurants. Another resident mentions that people keep to themselves but appreciates the many amenities and public transport. A third resident finds it too busy and noisy.
What schools are near this apartment?
Huygens College for secondary education is about 111 metres away. For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is at 351 metres, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at 584 metres, Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs at 685 metres, and 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan at 688 metres. There are 216 schools within 5 km.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published details about the layout, number of rooms, or energy label for this property. The listing does state the address, the year of construction (1896), and the living area of 65 m² according to the BAG registration.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise of 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific home.
