Frans Halsstraat 44-1
Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment
This first-floor apartment on Frans Halsstraat sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. Built in 1880, it is a piece of classic Amsterdam architecture with a modern energy label B. At €520,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, but it sits below the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the agent, the living area is 62 m², while the BAG registration lists 61 m². It comes with a balcony and is fully owned. The property features roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €228.53.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area 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 within easy reach. A third resident, however, notes it is getting busier with tourists, with noise from passers-by and pubs, especially in summer. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,640 inhabitants, many of whom live alone. For more context, you can read about the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Dirk is just around the corner, with Coop and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam and Basisschool Oscar Carré are both within a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering and Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol are nearby. Metro stop Vijzelgracht, a couple of streets away, offers lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Amsterdam RAI station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €600,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €449,000 to €600,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via Hoen Makelaars and through 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 Frans Halsstraat 44-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €520,000. This is 13% below the WOZ value of €600,000, and about 25% below the average asking price of €694,125 for homes in the Frans Halsbuurt. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 62 m², comes to €8,387.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 62 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 61 m². There is also a balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €600,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €520,000 is 13% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €449,000 in 2020 to €600,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Dirk is the nearest supermarket, at about 233 metres, followed by Coop at 315 metres and Jumbo at 342 metres. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are also within roughly 400 metres. This means daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Metro stop Vijzelgracht is about 348 metres away and serves lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. Bus stop Ruysdaelkade is at 419 metres with night lines, and metro stop De Pijp is at 444 metres with lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 2.2 km away.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1880, before 1970, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How do residents rate the Frans Halsbuurt area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as lovely after fifty years, while another notes it is getting busier with tourists and mentions noise and rubbish. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street.
What schools are within walking distance?
Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is about 309 metres away, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is at 446 metres. Sweelinck College and IKC De Kleine Reus are also nearby, at 486 and 531 metres respectively. Several primary and secondary options are therefore within a short walk.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label reflects the property's energy performance as registered.
Experiences from Frans Halsbuurt
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Have lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy. Many people with kids are moving elsewhere. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €694,125 | €561,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,336 | – |
| Rent price | €2,825 p/m | €2,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
Experiences from Oude Pijp
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood for fifty years
Auto-translated to English by AIYou can easily get out in this neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy. Many people with kids are moving elsewhere. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €762,073 | €604,145 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,007 | – |
| Rent price | €3,134 p/m | €3,165 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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