A classic Amsterdam apartment by the park
This apartment sits on the Sarphatipark, one of Amsterdam's most beloved green squares, in the Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood of the Oude Pijp. The building dates from 1887, a typical example of the late-19th-century architecture that defines this part of the city. The asking price is €850,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €697,015, and this home is priced 22% above that figure.
Inside the home
This apartment is on the second floor and spans one level, with three rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes it is set alongside a park in a residential area. It comes with HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €225.
Life in the Sarphatiparkbuurt
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a lively, densely populated district where most homes were built before 1945. Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their living environment an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived here for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that it is easy to get out. A third resident, however, describes it as busy 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 has around 5,150 inhabitants, and 64% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop and Dirk a couple of streets away. Basisschool Oscar Carré is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. For public transport, the tram stop 2e Van der Helststraat is on your doorstep with lines 25 and N84, and the metro station De Pijp is a five-minute walk with lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, about a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €806,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €512,000 to €806,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications show low risk of pluvial flooding and low current and future flood risk, with medium heat stress now and elevated heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Jaap Admiraal makelaardij B.V. and other listing platforms.
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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 Sarphatipark 7-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €850,000 is 22% above the average asking price in the Sarphatiparkbuurt, which is €697,015. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €10,401, while this home is listed at €9,444 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 90 m². The living area is 34% larger than the neighbourhood average of 67 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor and spans a single level. The living area is stated as 90 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². The home also has a balcony, and the agent notes it is set alongside a park in a residential area.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €806,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 57%, from €512,000 in 2020 to €806,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
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 1887, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 224 metres, followed by a Coop at 289 metres and a Dirk at 293 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within 500 metres: another Jumbo at 389 metres and an Albert Heijn at 416 metres. In total, there are 154 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is just 104 metres away. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat, a secondary school, is 309 metres away. Other nearby schools include 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm at 325 metres and 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster at 456 metres. There are 200 schools within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop 2e Van der Helststraat is 162 metres away, served by lines 25 and N84. The metro station De Pijp is 308 metres away, with lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The tram stop Albert Cuypstraat is 475 metres away, served by line 4. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, at 1.9 kilometres.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. According to the agent, the home has HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a measure of the home's energy performance, and label C is a mid-range label. Expect moderate energy costs, though the actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What do residents say about the Sarphatiparkbuurt?
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their living environment 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 says everything is in one neighbourhood and that it is easy to get out. A third resident describes it as busy with many tourists, noting issues with damp, mould, noise and rubbish in the streets.
