Eerste Van der Helststraat 1A
Gerard Doubuurt · 1073 AA Amsterdam
A bright apartment in the heart of the Pijp
This three-room apartment on the Eerste Van der Helststraat sits in the Gerard Doubuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. Built in 1999, it has an energy label C. The last known asking price of €515,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €771,000, which was 33% lower. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one stood out for its value. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 71 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 65 m². The home was listed for sale on 28 October 2026.
Life in the Gerard Doubuurt
The Gerard Doubuurt is a compact, busy part of the city, and residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give it an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here 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, finds it increasingly busy with tourists, with noise from pubs and restaurants, and notes that houses are in poor condition with damp and mould. The district has 2,055 residents, and 64% of households are single-person. The Gerard Doubuurt neighbourhood is known for its mix of historic streets and modern additions.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. 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 is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a five-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen is similarly close. Public transport is well served: the Vijzelgracht metro stop, with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, is just around the corner, and tram line 4 stops at Albert Cuypstraat. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though 83% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via JA Makelaardij.
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About Eerste Van der Helststraat 1A, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €515,000 was 33% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €771,000, which the price verdict described as keen. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €10,115, while this home was listed at €7,923 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in the Gerard Doubuurt, where 17 apartments were for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 71 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent stated 65 m². The home was built in 1999 and has an energy label C. No further details about the layout, such as which floor the rooms were on, were stated in the listing.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it was not available in this listing. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price with the official valuation. The asking price was, however, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price, which was €771,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific home. The data is from 2022 and 2023.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is low. However, 83% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in foundation risk assessments. This is an area-level indication from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are provided.
What are the climate risks for this location?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not predictions for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just 95 metres away. A Jumbo is 209 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within 300 metres. An Ekoplaza is 381 metres away. With 148 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is 384 metres away, Basisschool Oscar Carré is 412 metres, and 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is 614 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam has two locations within about 620 metres. The nearest primary school is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
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, 438 metres away, and Frederiksplein, 467 metres away, has bus and tram lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about the Gerard Doubuurt?
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give 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 says everything is in one neighbourhood and you can easily get out. A third finds it busy with tourists, with noise from pubs and restaurants, and notes that houses are in poor condition with damp and mould.
