A grand apartment in the Museum Quarter
This is a stately ground-floor apartment on Paulus Potterstraat, in the heart of Amsterdam's Museum Quarter. The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a refined, leafy corner of the city, where the Rijksmuseum and the Concertgebouw are part of the daily scenery. The asking price is €2,775,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €2,673,650, and the median here is €2,122,500.
The home itself
Built in 1910, this apartment spans three floors and offers ten rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 267 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 325 m². The home has a rear garden and is located on the ground floor. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with the lease expiring on 31 January 2076. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "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 greenery and the trees that "offer cooling and relaxation", but also points out that the area around the waste containers is often messy. The neighbourhood has around 800 inhabitants, and 55% of households are single-person households. The P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood is part of the Museumkwartier district.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is just around the corner, and the Cornelis Vrijschool is a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a couple of streets away, and the Lairesse Apotheek is a five-minute walk. Tram lines 2, 5, 24, N84 and N88 stop at Museumplein, just around the corner, and bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 also stop there. Amsterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and urban amenities you could wish for. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, while heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Broersma Wonen.
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About Paulus Potterstraat 40H, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €2,775,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €2,673,650, and the median is €2,122,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 267 m², is €10,393.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has ten rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is 267 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 325 m². The home also has a rear garden.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is municipal leasehold, with the lease expiring on 31 January 2076.
What is the WOZ value of this apartment?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually and is not the same as the market value. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 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 noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise level is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 179 metres away, on your doorstep. A SPAR is 388 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 514 metres away. There are also Albert Heijn and Lidl branches within 645 metres. In total, there are 154 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 49 metres away, and the Cornelis Vrijschool is 157 metres away. For secondary education, the Sweelinck College is 430 metres away and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 522 metres away. There are 212 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Museumplein tram stop is 98 metres away, with lines 2, 5, 24, N84 and N88. The Van Baerlestraat tram stop is 103 metres away, with line 12. Bus lines 357, 397, N47, N57 and N97 stop at Amsterdam, Museumplein, 108 metres away. Amsterdam Zuid station is 2.2 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, parks and bars. Another describes the area as calm, safe and green, with more entertainment options than before. The neighbourhood has around 800 inhabitants.
