A classic Amsterdam apartment on Ruysdaelkade
This apartment sits on Ruysdaelkade in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. Built in 1897, it is a piece of the city's historic housing stock. The asking price of €525,000 is about 15% below the average asking price of €617,435 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side of the local market. For context, the average price per square metre in the area is €11,340, while this home comes in at €10,938 per square metre based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
What the listing tells us
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you will not find information about the home's energy performance here. The apartment has a living area of 48 square metres according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published further details about the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms is not mentioned. The year of construction, 1897, is a fact worth noting, but the listing gives no indication of the condition of the building.
Life in the Hercules Seghersbuurt
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their area an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another appreciates that everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. A third resident, however, is less positive, describing a busy neighbourhood with many tourists, noting that houses are in poor condition with damp and mould, and that there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The neighbourhood itself has 2,535 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 68%. The average household size is 1.4 people. For more context, you can look at the Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Aldi a couple of streets away. For secondary education, College ZUYD is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the De Pijp metro stop is a couple of streets away, served by bus, metro, and tram lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property in the data. The address-level risk indications from public sources are as follows. The noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Ouwehand v/d Meijden Makelaars.
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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 Ruysdaelkade 177-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 is about 15% below the average asking price of €617,435 for homes currently for sale in the Hercules Seghersbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €575,000, and prices range from €325,000 to €1,295,000. Based on the BAG living area of 48 square metres, the price per square metre is €10,938, compared to the neighbourhood average of €11,340 per square metre.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not provide details about the layout of this apartment. The only figure available is the living area of 48 square metres, which comes from the BAG registration. The agent has not published any information about the interior, so the exact configuration of the home remains unknown.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this information, so it is not possible to say how energy-efficient this home is. This means you cannot assess the expected energy costs from the listing alone. The energy label is a separate document that would normally provide this information, but it is missing here.
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, specifically in 1897, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it in a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around this apartment?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both of which are below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and give an indication of the acoustic environment, though actual noise can vary depending on the exact position of the home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to flooding from heavy rainfall, is elevated at this address. The flood risk from surrounding waters is low, both currently and in the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Coop at 262 metres, which is just around the corner. Jumbo is at 319 metres and Aldi at 322 metres, both a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is at 389 metres, also within a five-minute walk, and Dirk is at 599 metres, about a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this apartment?
College ZUYD, a secondary school, is the closest at 193 metres, on your doorstep. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam at its main location is 296 metres away, and the Van Ostadestraat location is 420 metres. Sweelinck College is at 427 metres. For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is at 458 metres. There are 199 schools within five kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The De Pijp metro stop is at 256 metres, just around the corner, and is served by bus, metro, and tram lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. Roelof Hartplein tram stop is at 312 metres with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84, and N88. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI at 1,754 metres, about a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 6.46 based on three reviews. One resident who has lived there for fifty years describes it as a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and you can easily get out. A third resident mentions it is busy with many tourists, with houses in poor condition and nuisance from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer.
