Eerste Van der Helststraat 1A28
Gerard Doubuurt · 1073 AA Amsterdam
A penthouse in the heart of the Pijp
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a 1999 building on the Eerste Van der Helststraat, right in the middle of the Gerard Doubuurt in Amsterdam. It is a lively, central spot where the city's energy is always close by. The last known asking price of €575,000 was in line with the market, sitting 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €850,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam gave a useful reference point. This home has not been online since 4 November 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this was a penthouse apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area was listed at 58 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has a balcony, double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €260.50 per month. The energy label is B.
Life in the Gerard Doubuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area 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 that you can easily get out. A third, however, describes it as busy with many tourists, noting noise from passers-by and pubs, and houses in poor condition. The district has around 2,055 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. This is the Gerard Doubuurt neighbourhood in a nutshell: vibrant, central and not without its downsides.
Amenities and getting around
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 the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is also within walking distance for secondary school. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering and the pharmacy are both a five-minute walk away. Metro and tram stop Vijzelgracht is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, and Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 was €568,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €433,000 to €568,000. As for the address, the noise indication for road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are medium, with heat stress expected to become 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 via multiple channels, including kek! Makelaars on Funda.
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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 1A28, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €575,000 was 1% above the WOZ value of €568,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 31%, from €433,000 to €568,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a penthouse apartment on the fifth floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 58 m², while the BAG registration records 68 m². The home has a balcony and is in full ownership.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This was an efficient label, which generally meant lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also stated that the home had double glazing and was fully insulated, which supports the label. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes indicate that 83% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, but the building itself dates from 1999.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise indication for road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is just 95 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 209 metres away, and there are two Albert Heijn stores within 300 metres. An Ekoplaza is also within walking distance at 381 metres. In total, there are 148 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is 384 metres away, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is 412 metres away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is about 615 metres from the home. The nearest primary school is a five-minute walk, and the secondary school is also within walking distance.
How is the public transport in this area?
Metro and tram stop Vijzelgracht is 233 metres away, served by lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Tram stop Albert Cuypstraat is 438 metres away with line 4, and Frederiksplein is 467 metres away with lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Amsterdam Amstel train station is 2.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider 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 describes it as busy with many tourists, with noise and houses in poor condition.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €9,914, based on the agent's listed living area of 58 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² was €9,186. The asking price itself was 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €850,000, though the home was also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m².
