Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Eerste Jan Steenstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. At 45 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and period details give it a spacious feel. The asking price of €435,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €603,464, which makes it a keen entry into the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt is part of the Oude Pijp, known for its dense, urban character. With over 10,000 addresses per km², it's one of the most vibrant parts of the city. Most residents live alone (1,185 single-person households) and the area is popular among 25-45 year olds. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this street, but the figures paint a picture of a young, dynamic community. The Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood is a typical Amsterdam working-class area turned trendy.
Daily errands are a breeze: a Coop is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread and groceries, Albert Heijn and Aldi are a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and permits.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vermeer Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Eerste Jan Steenstraat 15-2, Amsterdam
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
151 within 5 km
200 within 5 km
About Eerste Jan Steenstraat 15-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 28% below the average asking price in the Hercules Seghersbuurt (€603,464). However, the apartment is also smaller than average (45 m² vs 62 m²). Given the compact size and energy label D, the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is D. In the neighbourhood, 47.8% of homes have label A and 21.7% have label D or lower. Label D means moderate efficiency, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it's not the worst.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. That's about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Excellent. A Coop supermarket is 153 metres away, and a Jumbo is 220 metres. There are also an Albert Heijn, Aldi and Dirk within 500 metres. Restaurants are just 0.1 km away, so eating out is easy.
Yes, several. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (secondary) is 239 metres away, and Basisschool Oscar Carré (primary) is 374 metres. There are also other secondary schools within 500 metres.
The neighbourhood recorded 233 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density, this is moderate. It's a busy urban area, so usual city precautions apply.
Most homes are apartments (no single-family homes). 17% are owner-occupied. The area attracts many singles and young professionals, with 1,185 single-person households and a large 25-45 age group.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hercules Seghersbuurt