Korte Amstelstraat 12B-H
Sarphatistrook, Amsterdam
AreaA 19th-century apartment in the Sarphatistrook
This apartment sits in the Sarphatistrook, a lively pocket of Amsterdam where the streets carry the character of the late 1800s. The building dates from 1889, so it has that classic Amsterdam feel with high ceilings and period details. This listing does not state the energy label, so you will not find that information here. At €525,000, the asking price sits 58% below the average asking price of €1,249,667 for apartments in Amsterdam, which puts it on the low side for the area.
The home itself
The apartment offers a living area of 50 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details on the layout, number of bedrooms, or any outdoor space, so those specifics are not available. What is clear is that this is a compact home in a historic building, and the price per square metre works out to €10,500 based on the BAG floor area.
Life in the Sarphatistrook
With 1,955 residents, this is a compact urban neighbourhood where most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.5. The streets are busy with students and young professionals, and the energy here is unmistakably city-centre. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. Another resident calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood has 15 homes currently for sale, with a median asking price of €750,000, so this apartment is notably more affordable than much of what is on offer in the Sarphatistrook neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A large supermarket is just around the corner, with AH to go and SPAR both within a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For primary education, ASVO is just around the corner and the Dr. E. Boekmanschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Oude Turfmarkt, is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Utrechtsestraat is a couple of streets away. For public transport, metro stop Weesperplein is just around the corner with lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85, and tram stop Prinsengracht is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and N85. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 1.8 km away, and the OLVG hospital at location Oost is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam is a city of contrasts, and this corner of it puts you right in the middle of the action.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €488,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €382,000 to €488,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is low, while heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public sources.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via DAMSTAD.
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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 Korte Amstelstraat 12B-H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €488,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 8% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 28%, from €382,000 to €488,000. This gives you a sense of how the municipal valuation has developed over the past five years.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 50 m². The asking price per square metre is €10,500 based on that BAG floor area.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information. The building dates from 1889, which is a fact about its age, but no conclusions about insulation or energy efficiency can be drawn from that alone without the label.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published details such as the energy label. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1889, before 1970, and 86% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What public transport options are nearby?
Metro stop Weesperplein is just around the corner, served by lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. Tram stop Prinsengracht is a couple of streets away with lines 4 and N85, and tram stop Roetersstraat is also a couple of streets away with line 7. Amsterdam Muiderpoort train station is about 1.8 km away.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
AH to go is just around the corner at about 253 metres, and SPAR is similarly close at 256 metres. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk at 335 metres, with another SPAR at 463 metres and a Lidl at 486 metres. A large supermarket is about 400 metres away, so daily groceries are within easy reach.
What schools are in the area?
ASVO primary school is just around the corner at about 270 metres, and the Dr. E. Boekmanschool is a five-minute walk at 436 metres. OBS Aldoende is at 517 metres, and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is at 776 metres. For secondary education, Kiem Montessori is at 844 metres.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is 58% below the average asking price of €1,249,667 for homes currently for sale in the Sarphatistrook. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €750,000. The living area of 50 m² is 62% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 130 m².
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees offering cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that rubbish around the containers is a daily issue. Another resident calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people.
