Eerste Van der Helststraat 55-1
Sarphatiparkbuurt · 1073 AD Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment in the Sarphatiparkbuurt
This apartment sits in the Sarphatiparkbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. The area is known for its 19th-century architecture and bustling street life. The last known asking price of €435,000 was on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, but it reflected the location. The home was built in 1881 and carries an energy label C. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The home itself
The apartment offers a living area of 49 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing did not provide further details about the layout, number of bedrooms, or outdoor space. The energy label C suggested moderate energy efficiency, so expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home dates from 1881, a fact that speaks to its age and character.
Life in the Sarphatiparkbuurt
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood for fifty years," while another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third resident is less positive: "It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy." The district is home to about 5,180 people, with a high proportion of single-person households. For more context, you can explore the Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with a Dirk and a Coop a couple of streets away. Basisschool Oscar Carré is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. Tram stop 2e Van der Helststraat is on your doorstep with lines 25 and N84, and metro station De Pijp is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Amstel station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €529,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 18% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €381,000 to €529,000. The address shows a medium foundation risk indication, an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB, below the norm, and pluvial flooding risk is medium. 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 Brummel & Beuk 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 55-1, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 was 18% below the WOZ value of €529,000, 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 39%, from €381,000 to €529,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 49 m². The listing did not provide additional details about the layout, number of bedrooms, or outdoor space. The price per square metre, based on the BAG area, was €8,878.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency. Expect energy costs that were neither minimal nor excessive. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, which was built in 1881.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the applicable norms. Road traffic noise is 48 dB, railway noise is 34 dB, and aircraft noise is 44 dB, all measured in Lden. These figures are area-level indications from public data sources.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at about 203 metres. A Dirk is at 258 metres and a Coop at 264 metres, both a couple of streets away. There are also two more supermarkets within a short walk: another Jumbo at 381 metres and an Albert Heijn at 415 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Oscar Carré is on your doorstep at 113 metres. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is a five-minute walk at 325 metres. The 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is at 366 metres, and the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is at 491 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop 2e Van der Helststraat is on your doorstep at 193 metres, served by lines 25 and N84. Metro station De Pijp is a couple of streets away at 299 metres, with lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1.9 kilometres away.
How do residents rate the Oude Pijp district?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as "lovely" and another notes you can "easily get out." A third resident mentions increasing tourist numbers, noise, and poor housing conditions.
What was the average asking price in the Sarphatiparkbuurt?
The average asking price for homes at the time for sale in the Sarphatiparkbuurt was €769,136, with a median of €537,500. The asking price of this apartment was 43% below the neighbourhood average. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €11,112.
