A classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This upper-floor apartment on the Govert Flinckstraat sits in the Hemonybuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp in Amsterdam. Built in 1905, it is a typical example of the pre-war housing that defines this part of the city. With an asking price of €750,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €892,789, so this home sits below that figure.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second floor. It is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €120 per month. The agent notes that the property has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
Life in the Hemonybuurt
The Hemonybuurt is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,650 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood for fifty years." Another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third resident, however, describes it as a "busy neighbourhood with many tourists," mentioning noise and rubbish. The neighbourhood has a mix of opinions, reflecting its central and lively character. For more on the area, see the Hemonybuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is on your doorstep, and there are two Albert Heijn supermarkets a couple of streets away. For primary education, ASVO and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek de Pijp is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line N85 stops at Van Woustraat, and tram line 4 runs along Albert Cuypstraat and Ceintuurbaan. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, about a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €842,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €642,000 to €842,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Amsterdam At Home 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 Govert Flinckstraat 408-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €750,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Hemonybuurt, which is €892,789. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 93 m², is €8,065, compared with a neighbourhood average of €10,169 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The property is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €120 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €842,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €750,000 is 11% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 31%, from €642,000 in 2020 to €842,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area for pre-1970 construction. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is within 173 metres, just around the corner. There are also two Albert Heijn supermarkets within about 440 metres, and a SPAR at 464 metres. For a quick bite, an AH to go is at 504 metres. All are within a short walk from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, ASVO is 404 metres away and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is 428 metres away. There is also OBS Aldoende at 529 metres and the 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm at 642 metres. For secondary education, IVKO - Leren van Kunst is 445 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Van Woustraat, served by line N85, at 216 metres. Tram line 4 stops at Albert Cuypstraat (276 metres) and Ceintuurbaan (354 metres). The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, at 1.6 kilometres.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood for fifty years." Another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third describes it as a "busy neighbourhood with many tourists," mentioning noise and rubbish. These reviews reflect the district, not specifically the Hemonybuurt.
