A classic Amsterdam upstairs flat
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Cremerbuurt-Oost, part of the lively Helmersbuurt district in Amsterdam. The 1891 building has been fully modernised inside, and the energy label A reflects that. At €625,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average of €718,000 for the 15 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the median there is €650,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and location.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this three-room flat has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. It is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Cremerbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants." Another notes: "Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport." A third is less enthusiastic: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,290 inhabitants, and most households are single people. The Cremerbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is part of a district where nearly all homes were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, are both a five-minute walk away. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is just around the corner, and the Service Staring Apotheek is even closer. Tram line 1 stops on your doorstep at Jan Pieter Heijestraat, and the Nicolaas Beetsstraat stop, a five-minute walk away, serves lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.3 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport across the city. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from 1891 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone for pre-1970 construction. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Makelaar in Amsterdam B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Gerard Brandtstraat 4B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 is below the average of €718,000 for the 15 apartments currently for sale in the Cremerbuurt-Oost, and also below the median of €650,000. The cheapest listing is €400,000 and the most expensive is €1,750,000. The average price per square metre for current listings is €10,176, while this home is listed at €8,803 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room upstairs flat with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The home has a volume of 180 m³ and is located on the second living floor. It is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the property is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, but together they indicate the home is designed to be energy-efficient.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the agent's listing information. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation or to see how the value has developed over recent years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1891, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
According to area-level climate data, the risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are indications for the area, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at about 244 metres, and another Albert Heijn is about 394 metres away. A SPAR is about 547 metres away, and a Jumbo is within 600 metres. In total, there are 157 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at about 422 metres and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt at about 458 metres. A Montessori primary school, Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje, is about 551 metres away. For secondary education, Huygens College is about 560 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 1 stops on your doorstep at Jan Pieter Heijestraat, about 120 metres away. The Nicolaas Beetsstraat stop, about 483 metres away, serves tram and bus lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is about 2.3 km away, giving access to national rail connections.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident praises the "lots to see and do" and the "cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants", while another appreciates the many supermarkets and the accessible public transport. A third resident finds it "very busy and noisy" and mentions exhaust fumes.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not include certain details such as the WOZ value. The agent has provided the layout, insulation and heating details, but the WOZ value is not part of the listing information.
