Ruysdaelkade 3-4
Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment on the Ruysdaelkade sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. The area is known for its 19th-century architecture and bustling streets, and this home is priced keenly compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. At €435,000, it is 48% below the average asking price of €841,833 in the area, which makes it a notable entry point into the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,533, while this home is listed at €8,878 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
Built in 1880, this apartment is spread over two floors and includes three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home is on the fourth floor and features a roof terrace, which the agent highlights as a key feature. It has a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €105. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
Residents of the Oude Pijp district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for fifty years, says: "Lovely neighbourhood." Another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." However, a third resident is less positive, mentioning that it is "getting busier and busier with tourists" and that "houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,610 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 66%. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, with 91.7% of homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dirk a couple of streets away. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is a five-minute walk, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is similarly close. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered: the Ruysdaelkade bus stop is on your doorstep with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, and the Rijksmuseum tram stop is just around the corner with lines 1, 7 and 19. The nearest metro, Vijzelgracht, is also just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk or a short cycle, all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address risks, the area-level indications show that road traffic noise is above the standard at 67 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Edens Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Ruysdaelkade 3-4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €435,000 is 48% below the average asking price of €841,833 in the Frans Halsbuurt. The price per square metre is €8,878, which is 16% lower than the neighbourhood average of €10,533 per square metre. This price position is described as keen, meaning it is notably lower than what is typical for the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home is on the fourth floor and includes a roof terrace. It is offered as full ownership with a monthly HOA fee of €105.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home has a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing, so exact monthly amounts are not known.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1880, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself. The actual noise experience may vary depending on the exact location and orientation of the home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Area-level climate indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza at 125 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 241 metres and a Dirk at 381 metres. There are also additional Albert Heijn and SPAR locations within about 550 metres. This means daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is 354 metres away, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 523 metres away. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 361 metres away, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 502 metres away. All are within a short walk or cycle.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Ruysdaelkade bus stop is 140 metres away with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88. The Rijksmuseum tram stop is 229 metres away with lines 1, 7 and 19. The Vijzelgracht metro stop is 240 metres away, offering bus, metro and tram connections. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Oude Pijp district give an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Lovely neighbourhood," while another notes: "You can easily get out in this neighbourhood." A third resident mentions that it is "getting busier and busier with tourists" and that "houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy."
