Derde Helmersstraat 72H
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA grand ground-floor home on a quiet street
This is a substantial ground-floor apartment on the Derde Helmersstraat, in the heart of Amsterdam's Helmersbuurt-Oost. Built in 1898, it is a classic Amsterdam benedenwoning with an open portiek, set on a quiet road. With five rooms spread over two floors, it offers generous living space for the city. The asking price of €1,295,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that is 64% above the average asking price of €787,500 in the neighbourhood, and the home is considerably larger than the typical local apartment. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and ground-floor setting.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment with an open portiek. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across two floors. The living area is listed at 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². There is a rear garden of 24 m² and a balcony, adding outdoor space to the property. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €280.24 per month. The total volume is 507 m³.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their living environment 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 many museums and parks, and the cosiness of shops, cafés and restaurants. Another notes that there are lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés, and that public transport is very accessible. A third resident is less enthusiastic, mentioning a dirty street and the smell of exhaust fumes, and describing the area as very busy and noisy. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,600 inhabitants, and a large share of them live alone. For more on the area, see the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with 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, and Huygens College for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Wittop Koning pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram stop Overtoom is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,084,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €856,000 to €1,084,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 56 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, current flood risk and current heat stress are all medium, with heat stress expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including BrinkBorgh Makelaardij on Funda and BrinkBorgh Makelaardij on Huispedia.
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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 Derde Helmersstraat 72H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home is €1,084,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,295,000 is 19% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €856,000 to €1,084,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with an open portiek, a benedenwoning. It has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across two floors. The living area is listed at 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². There is a rear garden of 24 m² and a balcony. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1898, which is typical for this part of Amsterdam. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features in the listing, so the label reflects the general energy performance of the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1898, before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The indication is based on the age of the buildings in the area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, the road traffic noise level at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch 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 the 2022 and 2023 reference years, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep at 91 metres, with a Lidl at 123 metres and an Albert Heijn at 201 metres. For schools, Huygens College for secondary education is at 158 metres, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci primary school is at 374 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, including the Cornelis Vrijschool and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Overtoom is just around the corner at 177 metres, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The 1e C. Huygensstraat stop is at 260 metres with line 1, and Bilderdijkstraat at 345 metres with lines 1, 7, 13, 17, 19 and N83. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 2,342 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by both tram and bus.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their living environment 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 many museums and parks. Another notes the many supermarkets, shops and cafés, and good public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning a dirty street and exhaust fumes.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,295,000 is 64% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €787,500. The living area of 129 m² is 68% larger than the neighbourhood average of 77 m². The price per square metre is €10,039, which is 8% below the neighbourhood average of €10,967 per m². The home is therefore larger and more expensive than the typical local apartment.
What is the HOA fee for this property?
The HOA fee for this property is €280.24 per month. This is a monthly contribution to the homeowners' association, which covers shared costs for the building. The home is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright. The HOA fee is a recurring cost to factor into your monthly budget alongside the mortgage and energy costs.
