A modern apartment in the heart of the Pijp
This apartment sits on the Eerste Van der Helststraat in the Gerard Doubuurt, right in the middle of Amsterdam's lively Oude Pijp district. The listing did not state the energy label. Built in 1999, it is a relatively modern home in a neighbourhood where most buildings date from before 1945. At €575,000, the asking price was keen compared with the average last known asking price of €850,000 in the neighbourhood, which worked out at €8,456 per square metre based on the BAG registered floor area of 68 square metres. For context, apartments in Amsterdam were listed at an average of €9,186 per square metre in this part of town. This home has not been online since 18 October 2026.
The home itself
The listing gave no details about the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. What is known is that the apartment was built in 1999 and has a living area of 68 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent had not published further information about the interior, so the exact configuration of the home remained unclear from the listing alone.
Life in the Gerard Doubuurt
This is a neighbourhood where residents have strong feelings, and the reviews reflect that. Across the district, residents give an average score of 6.46 based on three reviews. One resident who has lived here for fifty years calls it a lovely neighbourhood, while another appreciates that everything is within easy reach. But a third resident, who has been here quite a long time, says it is getting busier and busier with tourists, with houses in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and noise from passers-by and pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The neighbourhood has around 2,025 inhabitants, and 65 percent of households are single-person. With 301 reported crimes in the area, the figures are what they are. The Gerard Doubuurt neighbourhood is one of the most densely populated parts of the city, with an address density of over 10,000 per square kilometre.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus and Basisschool Oscar Carré are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, and the Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen pharmacy is nearby. Public transport is well served: the Vijzelgracht metro stop is just around the corner with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, and tram line 4 stops at Albert Cuypstraat. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities one could expect from a major city. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, while railway noise at 35 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though 83 percent of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, and 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.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via kek! 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 Van der Helststraat 1A-28, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 was 32 percent below the average asking price of €850,000 in the Gerard Doubuurt. Per square metre, the price was about 8 percent lower than the neighbourhood average. The price verdict was described as keen, which meant it was on the sharp side compared with what other homes in this area were listed for. There were at the time 8 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €335,000 to €1,740,000.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor did it mention any garden, balcony, or other outdoor space. The only confirmed detail is the living area of 68 square metres according to the BAG registration.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field, so it was unknown how energy-efficient this apartment was. Without the label, it was not possible to say anything about the expected energy costs of the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.46 based on three reviews. One resident who has lived here for fifty years describes it as a lovely neighbourhood, and another appreciates that everything is within easy reach. A third resident, however, says it is getting busier with tourists, with houses in poor condition, damp and mould, and noise from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The reviews reflect quite different experiences of the same area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise from road traffic is the only category that exceeds the standard.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on public data from KCAF, which notes that 83 percent of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. The indication is at area level and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home. The apartment itself was built in 1999, which is relatively modern compared with most of the surrounding buildings.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Dirk supermarket is just 95 metres away, with a Jumbo at 209 metres and an Albert Heijn at 275 metres. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is 384 metres away and Basisschool Oscar Carré is 412 metres. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is about 615 metres for secondary education. A park or public garden is 400 metres away, and there are 148 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Vijzelgracht metro stop is 233 metres away and serves bus, metro and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Tram line 4 stops at Albert Cuypstraat at 438 metres, and Frederiksplein at 467 metres serves bus and tram lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 2.1 kilometres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering at 472 metres.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Public climate data indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The data gives a general picture of how the area may be affected by climate-related events.
