A classic Amsterdam apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment sits on the Eerste Jan Steenstraat in the Sarphatiparkbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. It is a classic 1886 building, and the home occupies the second floor of the property. The asking price of €625,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €719,673, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,631, while this home is listed at €9,191 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range for the area.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a tussenverdieping (an apartment on an intermediate floor), with three rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 68 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 square metres. The home has a roof terrace, which is a notable outdoor space in this part of the city. According to the agent, the property has double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €83.33. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Sarphatiparkbuurt
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 5,150 residents, and it is part of the larger Oude Pijp district. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that it is easy to get out. A third resident, however, describes it as busy with tourists, with poor housing conditions, damp and mould, and noise from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households, at 64 percent, and a relatively young population, with 49 percent aged between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 20 metres away, and a Coop is just around the corner. A Dirk and an Albert Heijn are both a couple of streets away,. For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is just around the corner, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, a ten-minute walk away, while the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. For public transport, the De Pijp metro stop is just around the corner, with bus, metro, and tram lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 1.9 kilometres away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive urban amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €642,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3 percent below this WOZ value, according to the precomputed comparison. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 29 percent, from €498,000 to €642,000. As for the address itself, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm, at 51 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including JA! Makelaardij, JA! Makelaardij on Funda, and Ja! Makelaardij on Pararius.
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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 Jan Steenstraat 90-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €625,000 is 3 percent below the WOZ value of €642,000, 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 with the neighbourhood average asking price of €719,673, and the price per square metre of €9,191 is below the neighbourhood average of €10,631.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a tussenverdieping apartment on the second floor, with three rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 68 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 square metres. The home has a roof terrace, which is a notable outdoor space. It is offered in full ownership with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €83.33.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These features are separate from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1886, and the data notes that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. No specific defects are indicated.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data from 2022 shows that road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just 20 metres away, on your doorstep. A Coop is 88 metres away, just around the corner. A Dirk and an Albert Heijn are both 337 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. An Aldi is 471 metres away. With these options, daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is 136 metres away, just around the corner. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is 251 metres away, a five-minute walk. College ZUYD is 402 metres away, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam's main location is 442 metres away. These are all within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The De Pijp metro stop is 129 metres away, just around the corner, with bus, metro, and tram lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. The 2e Van der Helststraat tram stop is 235 metres away, with lines 25 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 1.9 kilometres away. This gives you several options for getting around the city.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district, which includes this neighbourhood, give it an average score of 6.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that it is easy to get out. A third describes it as busy with tourists, with noise and rubbish in the streets, especially in summer. These reviews reflect the district as a whole.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 29 percent, from €498,000 to €642,000. The value increased steadily, with a notable jump from €505,000 in 2021 to €611,000 in 2022, then a dip to €551,000 in 2023, before rising again to €642,000 in 2025. The current asking price is 3 percent below the 2025 WOZ value.
