A classic Amsterdam apartment in the Oude Pijp
This apartment sits on the Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. Built in 1896, it carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €699,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €617,435 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price per square metre of €8,962 sits below the neighbourhood average of €11,340. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on location and condition.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 78 m², which is 32% larger than the neighbourhood average of 59 m². The year of construction is 1896, and the energy label is A. No further specifications about the interior or installations are stated in the listing.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt
This is a compact neighbourhood with 2,535 residents, and a large share of them live alone, with 68% of households being single-person. The average household size is 1.4. Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their living environment an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood for fifty years." Another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third resident is less positive, mentioning that it is getting busier with tourists and that there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants. The neighbourhood recorded 233 crimes in the latest figures. The Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood is part of a district known for its dense, urban character.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. A Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. For secondary education, College ZUYD is just around the corner, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. The De Pijp metro stop, with bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84, is on your doorstep. Amsterdam RAI train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections across the city. The address risk data, based on public area-level information, indicates a medium foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the standard at 50 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to 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 only via Ouwehand v/d Meijden Makelaars.
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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 van der Heijdenstraat 36C, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €699,000. The average price for homes currently for sale in the Hercules Seghersbuurt is €617,435, with a median of €575,000. Prices range from €325,000 to €1,295,000. The price per square metre here is €8,962, based on the BAG living area of 78 m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,340 per m².
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 78 m². This is 32% larger than the neighbourhood average of 59 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or other outdoor space.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The listing does not provide further details about insulation or heating installations. In the neighbourhood, 56.5% of homes have an energy label A, and 21.7% have label B.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but in this case no figure is available. Without it, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1896, before 1970, and the KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at this specific address.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Coop is 183 metres away, a Jumbo is 238 metres, an Aldi is 330 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 344 metres. A Dirk is 531 metres away. Within a 5 km radius there are 151 supermarkets in total.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
College ZUYD, a secondary school, is 211 metres away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam has two locations nearby, at 310 and 354 metres. Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is 377 metres away. In total, 198 schools are within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The De Pijp metro stop is 179 metres away, serving bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The Roelof Hartplein tram stop is 386 metres away with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Amsterdam RAI train station is 1,779 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give their living environment an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood for fifty years." Another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third mentions it is getting busier with tourists and there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants. The neighbourhood has 2,535 residents, with 68% living alone.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, has a medium risk indication. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. It also does not mention insulation, heating installations, or ownership details. Only the living area of 78 m², the year of construction 1896, and the energy label A are provided.
