Jacob Obrechtstraat 18-2
Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA grand apartment in the Museumkwartier
On the Jacob Obrechtstraat, in the heart of Amsterdam's Museumkwartier, this apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential area. The building dates from 1898 and has been given an energy label A. With a price of €1,965,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Amsterdam, but it is 30% below the average asking price in this neighbourhood, which stands at €2,819,459.
Inside the home
This apartment spans three floors and includes six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 186 m², while the BAG registration records 176 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €110.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note that the area around the waste containers can be messy. Another resident speaks of a quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green area with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood has around 2,980 inhabitants, and about 55% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on this area, see the Cornelis Schuytbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another a couple of streets away. The Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Nicolaas Maes primary schools are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Van Baerle, and the Lairesse Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, and bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 run from Amsterdam, Concertgebouw. Amsterdam Zuid station is about a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €1,801,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €1,206,000 to €1,801,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with heat stress currently medium and rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broersma Wonen.
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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 Jacob Obrechtstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €1,801,000. The asking price of €1,965,000 is 9% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 49%, from €1,206,000 to €1,801,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 186 m², while the BAG registration records 176 m². There is a balcony and a roof terrace, and the home is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
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, in 1898, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 363 metres, another Albert Heijn is at 431 metres, and a third is at 712 metres. A SPAR is at 737 metres and a Jumbo at 823 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Nicolaas Maes primary schools are both within a five-minute walk, at 286 and 329 metres respectively. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is at 448 metres, and the Sweelinck College secondary school is at 527 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 2 stops at Cornelis Schuytstraat, about 280 metres away. Bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 run from Amsterdam, Concertgebouw, at 307 metres. Tram line 12 stops at Van Baerlestraat, 325 metres away. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 2 kilometres from the home.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €10,565, based on the agent's listed living area of 186 m². The average asking price per square metre in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt is €15,068, so this apartment is priced below that average.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35 out of 10, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees, though they note that the area around waste containers can be messy. Another resident speaks of a quiet, peaceful and green area with a nice mix of people.
How many homes are currently for sale in this neighbourhood?
There are currently 37 homes for sale in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt. The average asking price is €2,819,459, and the median asking price is €2,150,000. Prices range from €575,000 to €9,580,000.
