A classic Amsterdam upper floor flat
This upper-floor apartment on the Tweede Helmersstraat sits in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, a lively part of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with classic architecture and the pavements hum with daily life. Built in 1926, the home carries the character of its era, and with an energy label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €535,000 is the lowest of the 13 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 40% below the average asking price of €897,462. That makes the price keen, according to the precomputed verdict. For context, this is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 55 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent notes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, along with a central heating boiler. It is full ownership, with an HOA fee of €60 per month. The property is located on the second living floor.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost vibe
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their area 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 cultural visits to museums and parks, and plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. Another says it is "above average and pleasantly composed," with lots of supermarkets and easy public transport. A third finds it "too busy," noting dirt and exhaust fumes. The district is home to about 2,600 people, and most households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, see the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For schools, Huygens College is a five-minute walk, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Tram stop Overtoom is a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.3 km away. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €534,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 14%, from €469,000 to €534,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Ramon Mossel Makelaardij.
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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 Tweede Helmersstraat 33-1, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €535,000 is 40% below the average asking price of €897,462 for homes currently for sale in Helmersbuurt-Oost. It is also the lowest-priced of the 13 homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 55 m², is €9,727, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,040 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 55 m², while the BAG registration records 53 m². There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor. The volume is 189 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €534,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €535,000 is virtually equal to this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 14%, from €469,000 in 2020 to €534,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl supermarket is just 49 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 147 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 215 metres away. Within a five-kilometre radius, there are 152 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What is the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood like?
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district rate their area 7.28 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do," while another mentions it is "above average and pleasantly composed." A third finds it "too busy," citing dirt and exhaust fumes. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,600 residents, with 53% single-person households.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Overtoom is 198 metres away, served by lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The bus stop Amsterdam, Leidseplein is 270 metres away, with night buses N47, N57, N80 and N97. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 2.3 km away. Public transport is well represented, according to residents.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1926, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
