Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat sits in the lively Oude Pijp. With 78 m² of living space and an A energy label, it combines pre-war character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €725,000 is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €603,464, but the floor area is 26% larger than the typical 62 m² in the area, so the price per m² is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of the Oude Pijp with a very strong city feel (address density over 10,000 addresses per km²). Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is dominated by flats. It's a young neighbourhood: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are single-person. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, but the CBS data shows a lively, central district. The Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood is known for its mix of shops and restaurants.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, Coop is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. For school runs, primary school Basisschool Oscar Carré is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like College ZUYD and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are even closer. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Ouwehand v/d Meijden Makelaars B.V. and Funda.
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Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat 36E, Amsterdam
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
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About Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat 36E, Amsterdam
The asking price is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €603,464, but the apartment is also 26% larger than the typical 62 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €9,295, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €10,131 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the Hercules Seghersbuurt.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 47.8% of homes have label A, and 8.7% have A+ or better. With label A, you can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes in the area, many of which were built before 1945.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. That is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Excellent. There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Coop at 183 m, Jumbo at 238 m, Aldi at 330 m, and Albert Heijn at 344 m. For a quick bite, restaurants are just 0.1 km away. A library is 0.8 km away, and a park or public garden is 0.4 km from the apartment.
Currently, 28 homes are for sale in the Hercules Seghersbuurt. The average asking price is €603,464, with a median of €480,000. Prices range from €289,000 to €1,500,000. In the past period, 114 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €571,298 and an average time on market of 31 days.
This is an apartment (flat) in a pre-war building from 1896. The property type is listed as an apartment, and the building is part of the characteristic Oude Pijp architecture. The floor area is 78 m², which is above the neighbourhood average for apartments.
The CBS data records 233 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita comparison or breakdown, it is hard to judge. The area is densely populated and urban, which can come with higher crime rates, but it is a popular residential area in Amsterdam.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hercules Seghersbuurt