A classic Amsterdam apartment with a story
This 1931 apartment on Herculesstraat 74C sits in the Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood, part of the Stadionbuurt district in Amsterdam. It is a home with history, built in a year when the city was expanding southwards. The asking price is €650,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits in a lively part of the city.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located on the second living floor, with a volume of 248 cubic metres. The living area is 74 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. Heating comes from a combination of a central heating boiler and electric heating. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 31 July 2060.
Life in Marathonbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another says: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "good to reach with metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance at shopping centre de Poort, though they also point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. The neighbourhood has around 2,320 residents, and 65% of households are single-person households. The Marathonbuurt-West neighbourhood is a mix of old and new, with all homes built before 1945.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Europaschool is also on your doorstep, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Stadion is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the Olympiaweg stop is a five-minute walk away, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address does have risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 37 dB Lden, and from air traffic 48 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including BorgerSmith makelaars en taxateurs.
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About Herculesstraat 74C, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €650,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Marathonbuurt-West is €570,625, with a median of €550,000. The price per square metre is €8,784, based on the agent's listing. These figures are provided for context.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It spans two floors, with a living area of 74 square metres and a volume of 248 cubic metres. The home is located on the second living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label reflects the energy performance of the building, but it does not say anything about the condition of the construction. The home has a central heating boiler and electric heating.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1931, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties built before 1970.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Europaschool is also on your doorstep, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hygieaplein, is just around the corner. The Service Apotheek Stadion is a five-minute walk away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Olympiaweg stop is a five-minute walk away, served by tram and bus lines 15, 24, 62 and N88. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The Haarlemmermeerstation bus stop is also nearby, with several night and regional bus lines.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy," with lots of amenities. Another mentions it is "calm, safe and green," though they note that hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue.
Is this apartment suitable for a family?
The apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which could work for a family, but the living area is 74 square metres. Whether it suits a family depends on your needs. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents, with 19% of households having children, according to CBS data.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 31 July 2060. This means the ground rent is settled for that period, so there is no annual ground rent to pay until then.
