A 19th-century apartment on Gerard Doustraat
This apartment on Gerard Doustraat sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home's efficiency. At €2,650 per month, the rent was below the average of €2,825 for rentals in the area, which put it on the keen side. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command a premium in this part of the city. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is a busy, central pocket of Amsterdam with a strong tourist presence. One resident, who has lived here for a long time, describes it as getting busier with tourists, with houses in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and noise from pubs, restaurants and passers-by, especially in summer. They also note rubbish in the streets and that many families with children are moving elsewhere. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic, reflecting its urban, transient character.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the neighbourhood's compact scale. For groceries, a Coop is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Dirk. For schools, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is on your doorstep, while the Sweelinck College is a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Oscar Carré, is a five-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local services and public spaces.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via HHW 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.
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About Gerard Doustraat 1B-2, Amsterdam
Was €2,650 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,650 was below the average of €2,825 for rentals in the Frans Halsbuurt, based on six available listings. The median was also €2,825, with a range from €2,300 to €3,250. Given the floor area of 62 m², the price per square metre worked out to about €42.74, which was lower than the neighbourhood average of €45.87 per m².
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The agent had not published this information, so it was not possible to say how energy-efficient the home was. The label would indicate the official energy performance, but it is not provided here.
How long do rentals in this neighbourhood typically stay on the market?
Rentals in the Frans Halsbuurt are let relatively quickly, with homes taking an average of 14 days to be rented out. This suggested a steady demand for rental properties in the area. For this specific apartment, the listing did not indicate how long it had been available.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
The Frans Halsbuurt is a busy, tourist-heavy area, and one resident notes that many families with children are moving elsewhere. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households at 65%, and only 12% of households have children. It is a lively, urban environment rather than a quiet family-oriented one.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A Coop supermarket is 230 metres away, a Jumbo is 284 metres, and a Dirk is 354 metres. For schools, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 176 metres away, the Sweelinck College is 376 metres, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is 428 metres. All are within a short walk.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
HHW Makelaars had published only the street and price on Pararius. No other property details are missing, so the address and neighbourhood information are complete.
