Eerste Helmersstraat 57-2
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on the Eerste Helmersstraat sits in the lively Helmersbuurt-Oost, a corner of Amsterdam where the streets hum with shops, cafés and museums. Built in 1911, it is a piece of the old city, and the asking price of €535,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €787,500. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one comes in well below the local norm.
Inside the home
The apartment occupies the third floor and spans 65 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 m². It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, double glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a c.v.-ketel. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €73.81.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants." Another notes: "Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport, which I use very often." A third is less enthusiastic: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." The district is home to about 2,600 people, and most households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and a Lidl a couple of streets away. The Huygens College for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and the Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Tram stop Overtoom is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €606,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 12%, from €542,000 to €606,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate indications are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Huis Uit Makelaars.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Energy
Save up to € 400 on your energy billCompare nowAreas and volume
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredLayout
Construction
Outdoor space
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 57-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €535,000 is 32% below the average asking price of €787,500 for homes in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 54 m², is €9,907, which is 10% below the neighbourhood average of €10,967 per m². The price verdict is keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is 65 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 54 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and wall insulation. It is heated by a c.v.-ketel.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €606,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €535,000 is 12% below this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 12%, from €542,000 to €606,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1911, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is 49 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 70 metres away, just around the corner, and a Lidl is 123 metres away, also just around the corner. A SPAR and another Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Huygens College for secondary education is 237 metres away, a couple of streets away. The Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is 495 metres away, a five-minute walk. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including OBS Leonardo da Vinci and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Overtoom is 30 metres away, on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The 1e C. Huygensstraat stop is 114 metres away with line 1. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident praises the museums, parks, shops and cafés, while another notes the many supermarkets and good public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The home has double glazing and wall insulation according to the agent.
