Eerste Helmersstraat 217-2
Cremerbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA grand apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This spacious apartment sits on the second floor of a classic 1897 building on the Eerste Helmersstraat, right in the middle of the lively Cremerbuurt-Oost. The area is known for its beautiful architecture, bustling streets and an endless choice of shops, cafés and restaurants. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy efficiency from the listing. With a price of €995,000, the asking price sits 39% above the average asking price of €718,000 for [apartments in Amsterdam], which puts it on the high side.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment offers five rooms, including four bedrooms, spread over two floors, with a total volume of 444 m³. The living area is listed as 129 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home is in full ownership and is part of an owners' association with a monthly contribution of €450.62.
The Cremerbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider 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 the shops, cafés and restaurants. Another resident notes that everyone is very much to themselves, with little contact between neighbours, but appreciates the many supermarkets and the excellent public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning a dirty place and the stench of exhaust gases. The neighbourhood counts 2,290 inhabitants, and the average household size is 1.6 people. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 10,546 per km². This is [the Cremerbuurt-Oost neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For your daily groceries, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, is a five-minute walk, and the Huygens College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a couple of streets away, and the Service Staring Apotheek is on your doorstep. Tram stop Jan Pieter Heijestraat with line 1 is just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Amsterdam Lelylaan, is about 2.3 km away. All of this is part of [the municipality of Amsterdam]. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050. The flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Maarschalkerwaart Makelaars.
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About Eerste Helmersstraat 217-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €995,000 is 39% above the average asking price of €718,000 in the Cremerbuurt-Oost. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,176, while this home is listed at €7,713 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 129 m². The price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 444 m³. The agent lists the living area as 129 m², while the BAG registration records 84 m². The home is in full ownership and is part of an owners' association with a monthly contribution of €450.62.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this information. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy efficiency from the listing. The home was built in 1897, but no conclusions about its insulation or energy performance can be drawn from the year of construction alone.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1897, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area where 100% of the buildings predate 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public address-level data and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is about 210 metres away, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is at 352 metres, and a SPAR is at 548 metres. A Jumbo is at 638 metres. With 156 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for your daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stop Jan Pieter Heijestraat with line 1 is just 89 metres away, on your doorstep. The Nicolaas Beetsstraat stop with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83 is at 485 metres, and the Rhijnvis Feithstraat stop with line 1 is at 523 metres. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.3 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider 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 appreciates the many supermarkets and excellent public transport, while a third finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area as 129 m², which is 74% larger than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². The BAG registration records a smaller area of 84 m². The price per m² of €7,713 is based on the agent's stated area of 129 m².
What schools are within walking distance?
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, a primary school with 376 pupils, is at 416 metres. Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt, another primary school, is at 426 metres. For secondary education, Huygens College is at 596 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk of the apartment.
