Overtoom 244-2
WG-terrein, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a modern label
This apartment on the Overtoom sits in the lively WG-terrein area, part of the Helmersbuurt district in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1899, yet the home carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. At €800,000, the asking price is sharp compared with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, especially given the 95 m² of living space.
Inside the home
The apartment occupies the second floor and spans one level, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, a central heating boiler, and the property is offered as full ownership. The HOA fee is €149.70 per month. According to the BAG registration the living area is 95 m², while the agent lists 94 m².
Life around the WG-terrein
Residents of the Helmersbuurt district give their surroundings an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do, mentioning the museums, parks, shops, cafés and restaurants. Another notes that everyone is very much to themselves, with little contact between neighbours, but appreciates the many supermarkets and the easy public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. The district is very strongly urban, with over 10,000 addresses per square kilometre. For a closer look at the area, see the WG-terrein neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat is on your doorstep, and the Service Staring Apotheek is just around the corner. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with a Jumbo and a Lidl nearby as well. Huygens College for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. Tram line 1 stops at Jan Pieter Heijestraat just around the corner, and the Overtoom stop offers lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is about 2.5 km away. The wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €937,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 15% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €695,000 to €937,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is measured at 70 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise at 49 dB Lden also exceeds the norm; railway noise at 30 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Alice Bakker Makelaardij O.G.
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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 Overtoom 244-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €800,000, while the WOZ value is €937,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 15% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 35% between 2020 and 2025, from €695,000 to €937,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. There is a balcony, and the property is full ownership. The living area is 95 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 94 m². The HOA fee is €149.70 per month.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The building itself dates from 1899. The energy label is a separate fact from the year of construction, so it reflects the current energy performance of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1899, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is about 367 metres away, another Albert Heijn at 417 metres, a Jumbo at 427 metres, and a Lidl at 527 metres. In total, there are 158 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
Huygens College, a secondary school, is about 426 metres away. For primary education, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is at 470 metres, and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is at 643 metres. There are 209 schools within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram line 1 stops at Jan Pieter Heijestraat, about 288 metres away, and at 1e C. Huygensstraat at 311 metres. The Overtoom stop, at 376 metres, offers tram and bus lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Lelylaan, about 2.5 km away.
What do residents say about this district?
Residents of the Helmersbuurt district give an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident praises the many museums, parks, shops and cafés, calling it lively but with enough peace and quiet. Another appreciates the supermarkets and public transport but notes little contact between neighbours. A third finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
For this apartment, the price per m² is €8,511, based on the agent listing. The average price per m² for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €10,802, with an average asking price of €805,733 and a median of €650,000.
