Eerste Jan Steenstraat 8E
Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA modern apartment in the heart of the Oude Pijp
This third-floor apartment on the Eerste Jan Steenstraat sits in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. Built in 2011, it is a modern presence in a neighbourhood where 84% of homes date from before 1945. With an asking price of €1,195,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, this is one of 23 apartments currently for sale in the area, and the average asking price per m² comes to €11,340. The asking price sits 94% above the neighbourhood average of €617,435, though the home is also considerably larger than the typical local apartment. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
A spacious layout across two floors
The apartment spans two floors and offers three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The volume comes to 395 m³. The home carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the property is located on the third floor. The asking price works out to €10,766 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Life in the Hercules Seghersbuurt
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another appreciates that everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. A third resident, however, describes it as a busy neighbourhood with many tourists, noting that houses are in poor condition, with damp and mould, and that there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The neighbourhood itself counts 2,535 inhabitants, with a high share of one-person households at 68%. The average household size is 1.4. For a closer look at the area, see [the Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well served here. The Coop is on your doorstep, with the Jumbo just around the corner and an Aldi and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is a ten-minute walk for primary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. The metro stop De Pijp is a couple of streets away, served by lines 12, 25, 52 and N84, and the tram stop Roelof Hartplein is a five-minute walk with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 1.8 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 54 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 80% of buildings were constructed before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated 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 WWR Makelaars. The listing is also published on Huispedia.
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About Eerste Jan Steenstraat 8E, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €1,195,000. This is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €617,435, sitting 94% above it. The home is also considerably larger than the local average, with a living area of 111 m² according to the agent, against a neighbourhood average of 59 m². The price per m² comes to €10,766 based on the agent's floor area.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The volume of the home is 395 m³. The property is located on the third floor.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2011. In the neighbourhood, 56.5% of homes carry label A, while 21.7% have label B and 8.7% label C. A further 13% have label D or lower.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another appreciates that everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. A third resident describes it as a busy neighbourhood with many tourists, mentioning poor housing conditions, damp and mould, and nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is the nearest supermarket at about 160 metres, with the Jumbo at roughly 220 metres. An Aldi and an Albert Heijn are both at about 400 metres, and a Dirk is at around 480 metres. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is the nearest secondary school at about 250 metres, followed by College ZUYD at roughly 280 metres. For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is at about 380 metres. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is at around 390 metres, and the Sweelinck College at about 430 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The metro stop De Pijp is at about 200 metres, served by lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The tram stop Roelof Hartplein is at roughly 380 metres with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. The tram stop 2e Van der Helststraat is at about 460 metres with lines 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, at about 1.8 km.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, where 80% of buildings were constructed before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 2011.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is at 32 dB Lden, not above the standard, based on 2023 data. Aircraft noise is at 44 dB Lden, not above the standard, based on 2022 data. These are area-level indications from public sources.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The pluvial flooding indication is elevated, meaning there is a heightened risk of flooding from heavy rain. Flood risk from surrounding water is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
