A classic Amsterdam apartment with a sunny terrace
This apartment on the Eerste Helmersstraat sits in the Cremerbuurt-West, a lively part of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with classic architecture and the pavements hum with daily life. Built in 1907, the building carries the character of the old city, and the home itself is a single-floor apartment on the fourth floor. With an asking price of €525,000, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €608,065, and it sits well within the range of what apartments in Amsterdam typically go for.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 60 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 252 m³. Outside, there is a sunny terrace of 31 m² facing south, and a roof terrace is also present. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15 April 2031, at an annual cost of €66.71. The homeowners' association fee is €159 per month.
The Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years, with more options for entertainment and hospitality, and a growing number of younger residents and families. The neighbourhood itself is home to about 5,580 people, with a large share of single-person households. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about the Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 69 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is just around the corner. A Jumbo and a Lidl are a couple of streets away, about 542 metres. For primary education, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is just around the corner, and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a couple of streets away, and the Service Staring Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram line 1 stops at Rhijnvis Feithstraat and Jan Pieter Heijestraat, both a couple of streets away, and the Witte de Withstraat stop, served by lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is a ten-minute walk. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2 km away. All of this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €562,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €417,000 to €562,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the standard; railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications include medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress currently, with elevated heat stress expected by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dames van Vermeer.
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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 eerste helmersstraat 200-4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €562,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €608,065.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 60 m², and the volume is 252 m³. There is a sunny terrace of 31 m² facing south, plus a roof terrace. The home is on the fourth floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15 April 2031. The annual ground rent is €66.71. This is a fixed amount, and the lease has a clear end date. The homeowners' association fee is €159 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1907, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties built before 1970.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just 69 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute. Another Albert Heijn is 192 metres away, and a Jumbo and a Lidl are both about 542 metres from the apartment. A SPAR is 633 metres away. You have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, a primary school, is 122 metres away. Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje, a Montessori school, is 502 metres away, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is 551 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.3 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 1 stops at Rhijnvis Feithstraat, 245 metres away, and at Jan Pieter Heijestraat, 250 metres away. The Witte de Withstraat stop, served by lines 1, 7, 17 and N83, is 545 metres away. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2 km from the apartment.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, parks and bars, while another describes the area as calm, green and evolving, with more young families moving in. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
