Tweede Helmersstraat 8-3
Helmersbuurt-Oost · 1054 CH Amsterdam
A grand apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This spacious apartment sits in the lively Helmersbuurt-Oost, a neighbourhood where the energy of the city is always close by. With its 1900 construction year and a label A energy rating, the home combines a classic Amsterdam feel with a modern efficiency. The last known asking price of €1,500,000 was 90% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €787,500, putting it on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam. This home has not been online since 22 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment offered six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a living area of 157 m². The BAG registration records a slightly larger living area of 158 m². The home has a volume of 462 m³, giving it a generous sense of space throughout.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their living environment 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, along with plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants. Another notes that "everyone is very much to themselves, little contact with neighbours," but appreciates the many supermarkets and the easy access to public transport. A third resident finds it "too busy," mentioning dirt and exhaust fumes. The neighbourhood counts around 2,640 inhabitants, with a high proportion of single-person households. For more context, you can explore the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a five-minute walk, while Huygens College for secondary education is also just around the corner. The nearest GP, SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. For public transport, the Overtoom tram stop with lines 1, 12 and 17 is a couple of streets away, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.2 km from the home. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and this postcode area is a KCAF attention area. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both medium, with heat stress currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 8-3, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,500,000 was 90% above the average asking price in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, which was €787,500. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €10,967, while this home was listed at €9,554 per square metre based on the agent's listing. The home's living area of 157 m² is 104% larger than the neighbourhood average of 77 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment had six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 157 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 158 m². The volume of the home is 462 m³, which gives a sense of the spaciousness throughout the property.
What is the energy label of this home?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label was a separate fact from the construction year of 1900, and no further details about insulation or heating installations were stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1900, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of the buildings were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risk indications for this area?
The climate indications for this address include a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain and a medium current flood risk, which is expected to become low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
A Lidl is located just 133 metres away, making it on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 232 metres away, just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is 302 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. There are also additional options like an AH to go at 339 metres and another Albert Heijn at 351 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Overtoom tram stop is 286 metres away and serves tram lines 1, 12 and 17, as well as night bus N83. The Leidseplein stop is 311 metres away with tram lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19 and 24, plus several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal train station is approximately 2.2 km from the home.
What schools are near this apartment?
For primary education, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is 340 metres away, and the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is 572 metres away. For secondary education, Huygens College is 339 metres away and Barlaeus Gymnasium is 581 metres away. All of these are within a short walk of the home.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as lively with lots to see and do, while another appreciates the many supermarkets and public transport. A third resident finds it too busy and mentions dirt and exhaust fumes. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
