A classic Amsterdam apartment with a lively backdrop
This apartment on the Derde Helmersstraat sits in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, a corner of Amsterdam where the city's energy is always close by. The building dates from 1895, so you are buying a piece of the old city, with high ceilings and period character. The asking price is €1,225,000. For context, the wider market for apartments in Amsterdam shows a range of prices, and this one sits at the upper end.
The home itself
Spread over two floors, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 126 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 86 m². The home is on the third floor and has a balcony. According to the agent, it has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 01-01-2051, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €100.
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 "lively and bustling neighbourhood" with "lots to see and do", mentioning the museums, parks, shops and cafés, and noting that public transport is available everywhere. Another says it is "above average and pleasantly composed", with many supermarkets and easy access to public transport. A third resident finds it "too busy", mentioning noise and exhaust fumes. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this street. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,600 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, Huygens College is just around the corner, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Tram stop Overtoom, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, is a couple of streets away, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home, set on 1 January 2025, is €1,123,000. The asking price is 9% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €882,000 to €1,123,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are medium, with heat stress currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Siewe Makelaars Almere.
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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 86-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,225,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €1,123,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is on the third floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 126 m², while the BAG registration records 86 m². The home also has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 01-01-2051. This means the land is not owned outright but leased from the municipality. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €100. These are the facts as stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1895, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 70 metres away, so groceries are literally on your doorstep. A Lidl is 147 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 179 metres away. With several options within a short walk, daily shopping is very convenient.
Which schools are nearby?
Huygens College, a secondary school, is 124 metres away. For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is 409 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is 592 metres away. These distances make school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Overtoom, 154 metres away, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The 1e C. Huygensstraat stop, 232 metres away, is served by line 1. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.4 km away, reachable by tram or bike.
How does the price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,225,000 is 43% above the average asking price in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, which is €858,563. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €693,500. This places the apartment at the higher end of the local market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building.
