Sarphatiparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1881 apartment on the Eerste Van der Helststraat sits in the lively Oude Pijp. With 49 m² and an energy label C, it's a compact but characterful home. The asking price of €435,000 is 39% below the neighbourhood average of €715,150, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 11,000 addresses per km². It's a young area: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. One resident, who has lived here for fifty years, calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood" and gives it a 7 out of 10. The neighbourhood Sarphatiparkbuurt is known for its lively streets and the nearby Sarphatipark.
For daily groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. There's also a Coop within a five-minute walk. Families with children will find Basisschool Oscar Carré on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk for secondary education. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wealth of restaurants and cultural spots, with a restaurant just a few steps away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Brummel & Beuk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Eerste Van der Helststraat 55-1, Amsterdam
Good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood for fifty years
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About Eerste Van der Helststraat 55-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €435,000 is 39% below the average asking price in the Sarphatiparkbuurt (€715,150) and also below the median of €510,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (49 m² vs 66 m²). Given the compact size and the lively but central location, the price is on the low side compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a fairly average rating for a home of this age (1881). In the neighbourhood, 36.2% of homes have label C, while 21.3% have A or B. Label C means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. That's about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride.
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young professionals and students, with many single-person households. One long-term resident describes it as a 'Lovely neighbourhood' and rates it 7/10. The area has a lively atmosphere with many restaurants and shops.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool Oscar Carré is just around the corner (113 m), and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk (325 m). There are also other primary and secondary schools within a few hundred metres.
Currently, there are 50 apartments for sale in the Sarphatiparkbuurt. The average asking price per m² is €10,754, so this apartment at €8,878 per m² is below average. In the past year, 232 homes were sold in the area, with an average selling time of 31 days.
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