Gerard Doustraat 1B3
Frans Halsbuurt · 1072 VG Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment in the Frans Halsbuurt
This apartment sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1881, so it carries the character of a classic Amsterdam street. This listing did not state the energy label. The last known asking price of €850,000 was 22% above the average asking price of €694,125 for apartments in Amsterdam, so it sat on the high side of the market. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 62 m² according to the BAG registration. The building's age meant it was a typical pre-war Amsterdam apartment, but the listing gave no further information about the interior or installations.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. Some residents, however, describe it as busy with many tourists, noting that houses are in poor condition with damp and mould, and that there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The neighbourhood itself has 2,640 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 9,988 per km². For a fuller picture of what the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is like, the reviews give a mixed but honest view.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Dirk. For schools, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Oscar Carré is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol pharmacy is. For public transport, the De Pijp metro stop is a five-minute walk away with bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, about 2 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam. The address does have public risk data at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 33 dB and aircraft noise at 45 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is low, and flood risk in 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars B.V.
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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 Gerard Doustraat 1B3, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the Frans Halsbuurt?
The asking price was €850,000, which was 22% above the average asking price of €694,125 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price was €561,000, and prices range from €395,000 to €1,299,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €10,336, while this home was listed at €13,710 per m² based on the BAG living area.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 62 m². The agent had not published a separate living area figure, so the BAG figure was the only one available. The price per m² was calculated on this BAG area, coming to €13,710.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field, so there was no official energy performance rating available for this home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1881, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is why the risk is flagged as medium.
How noisy is the area around Gerard Doustraat?
The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The Coop is at 230 metres, Jumbo at 284 metres, and Dirk at 354 metres. Ekoplaza is at 522 metres and Albert Heijn at 540 metres. In total, there are 152 supermarkets within 5 km of the address.
Which schools are close to Gerard Doustraat 1B3?
The nearest school is the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam at 176 metres, a secondary school with 875 pupils. The Sweelinck College is at 376 metres, and Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is at 428 metres. There are 203 schools within 5 km of the address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The De Pijp metro stop is at 349 metres, serving bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. Roelof Hartplein tram stop is at 453 metres with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84 and N88. Vijzelgracht metro stop is at 510 metres with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI at 2,059 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident who has lived there for fifty years calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and you can easily get out. A third describes it as busy with many tourists, with poor housing conditions and nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is also low, and the flood risk in 2050 is projected to remain low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
