Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Gerard Doustraat sits in the heart of the Oude Pijp, a neighbourhood known for its lively streets and historic architecture. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At 86 m², the floor area is 39% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the asking price of €745,000 is 23% above the average asking price in the area, which is in line with the larger size. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Hercules Seghersbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of the Oude Pijp with a very strong city feel (address density over 10,000 addresses per km²). The area is dominated by pre-war buildings, with 93.5% of homes built before 1945. It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and over half of households are single-person. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood is known for its mix of cafes, shops and a lively street scene. The Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood is part of the larger Oude Pijp district.
Daily errands are easy: a Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Dirk are a couple of streets away. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. Several schools are within walking distance, including Basisschool Oscar Carré (a five-minute walk) and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (a couple of streets away). The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive public services and amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Gerard Doustraat 153, Amsterdam
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
151 within 5 km
202 within 5 km
About Gerard Doustraat 153, Amsterdam
The asking price of €745,000 is 23% above the average asking price in Hercules Seghersbuurt (€603,464). However, this apartment is larger than average: 86 m² versus a neighbourhood average of 62 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €571,298, with an average time on market of 31 days. The price is on the high side but reflects the larger floor area.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Hercules Seghersbuurt is a very dense, urban neighbourhood in the Oude Pijp. It has a young population, with many single-person households. The area is almost entirely pre-war buildings, giving it a classic Amsterdam character. There are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
Yes, several supermarkets are within a few minutes' walk: Coop at 160 m, Jumbo at 198 m, and Dirk at 278 m. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about a ten-minute walk away.
Primary school Basisschool Oscar Carré is 331 m away, and several secondary schools are within walking distance, including Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (274 m) and Sweelinck College (477 m).
There are currently 28 homes for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt, with asking prices ranging from €289,000 to €1,500,000. The average asking price per m² is €10,131.
Makelaarsland has published only the street and price for this listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hercules Seghersbuurt



