Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 47 m² apartment on Govert Flinckstraat sits in the lively Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the beloved Oude Pijp. With its 1893 construction and energy label C, it blends period charm with modern efficiency. At €450,000, the asking price is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €603,464, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Hercules Seghersbuurt is one of Amsterdam's densest neighbourhoods, with over 10,000 addresses per km². It's a place of young professionals and students, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The streets are filled with cafes, restaurants, and independent shops. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the vibe is unmistakably vibrant.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at the Coop supermarket, a mere 36 metres away. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is 88 metres down the street. Families have Basisschool Oscar Carré a couple of streets away, and secondary options like Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational highlights you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars. The price and key specs are as stated, but always verify current availability with the agent.
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Govert Flinckstraat 106B, Amsterdam
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
Data from Hercules Seghersbuurt
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About Govert Flinckstraat 106B, Amsterdam
At €450,000, this apartment is priced 25% below the average asking price in Hercules Seghersbuurt (€603,464) and also under the median of €480,000. Given the 47 m² floor area, that works out to about €9,574 per m², which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €10,131 per m². It's a market-rate price for a classic Amsterdam apartment in a sought-after area.
Hercules Seghersbuurt is a very strongly urban area (the highest density category) with over 10,000 addresses per km². It's popular among young adults: 50% of residents are aged 25-45, and 70% of households are single-person. The area has a high number of cafes, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. Crime figures are moderate for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
The closest supermarket is Coop, just 36 metres away on the same street. Jumbo is 88 metres, Dirk is 335 metres, and Albert Heijn is 396 metres. You have several options within a five-minute walk for daily groceries.
Basisschool Oscar Carré (primary) is 242 metres away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam has two locations within 350 metres, and College ZUYD and Sweelinck College are also within a 10-minute walk. The area is well-served for families with school-age children.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a daily commute. However, the neighbourhood is well-connected by tram and bus lines that run through the Pijp. Many residents cycle or use the extensive tram network to reach Amsterdam Centraal or other parts of the city.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a building from 1893. In the neighbourhood, about 48% of homes have label A, 13% label B, and 9% label C. Label C means moderate energy efficiency, heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. You can expect reasonable insulation and double glazing in many cases, but it's worth checking the specific features.
Currently, there are 28 apartments for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt, with prices ranging from €289,000 to €1,500,000. The average floor area is 62 m², so this 47 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average. In the past year, 114 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 31 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hercules Seghersbuurt