Tweede Helmersstraat 8-2
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a lively backdrop
This apartment sits in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, a corner of Amsterdam where the streets hum with energy. It is a 1900 build, a typical piece of the city's historic housing stock, and it comes with an energy label B. The asking price of €800,000 works out at €11,765 per square metre based on the agent's listing, which is on the high side compared with the average of €10,967 per m² for apartments in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment spans 68 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent, with a volume of 228 cubic metres. It has two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent describes it as an appartement, and that is the extent of the detail provided in the listing.
The rhythm of Helmersbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants. It is a lively neighbourhood, but you can also find enough peace and quiet if you need it." Another notes: "Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport." A third is less enthusiastic: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." The district is home to around 2,640 people, and the reviews reflect a place that is lively rather than tranquil. For a fuller picture of the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood, the data shows a mix of opinions.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close at hand, with a Lidl just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For schools, Huygens College and OBS Leonardo da Vinci are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: the Overtoom stop is a couple of streets away with tram lines 1, 12 and 17, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates a medium foundation risk, as the building dates from before 1970. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 56 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, as is the current flood risk, with a low risk projected for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Huispedia.
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About Tweede Helmersstraat 8-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €800,000, which comes to €11,765 per square metre based on the agent's listing. The average price per square metre for apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood is €10,967, so this home sits above that average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €787,500, with a median of €682,500, and prices range from €475,000 to €1,390,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total, comprising two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 68 square metres, which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 228 cubic metres. The property is described as an appartement. No further details about the layout, such as which rooms are on which floor, are stated in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data provided. Without this figure, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €800,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm, at 56 dB Lden for the reference year 2022. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, also not above the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
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 1900, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
A Lidl is just around the corner at 133 metres, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 232 metres. An Albert Heijn is also nearby at 302 metres, with an AH to go at 339 metres and another Albert Heijn at 351 metres. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
What schools are near this apartment?
Huygens College, a secondary school, is a couple of streets away at 339 metres. OBS Leonardo da Vinci, a primary school, is at 340 metres, and the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is at 572 metres. Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 581 metres, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is at 592 metres. There are 219 schools within five kilometres.
How is public transport in this area?
The Overtoom stop is a couple of streets away at 286 metres, served by tram lines 1, 12 and 17. The Leidseplein stop is at 311 metres with lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 2.2 kilometres away. The nearest bus stop, Amsterdam, Leidseplein, is at 225 metres with night lines N47, N57, N80 and N97.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a lively neighbourhood with museums, parks, shops and cafés, while another appreciates the many supermarkets and the accessible public transport. A third resident finds it too busy, mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. The reviews reflect a mix of opinions about the area.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is rated medium, with a low risk projected for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is also rated medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The data does not include any details about the property's own flood protection measures.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing provides the basic facts: the apartment has two rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 68 square metres and a volume of 228 cubic metres. It does not state details such as the presence of a garden, balcony, garage, or any insulation features. The energy label is B, and the property was built in 1900.
