A grand apartment in the Gerard Doubuurt
This spacious apartment sits on the ground floor of a classic 1883 building on a quiet road in the Gerard Doubuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp in Amsterdam. With a living area of 142 m² according to the agent, it is a generous home in a neighbourhood known for its historic streets and bustling atmosphere. The asking price is €1,170,000. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €10,214, while this home is listed at €8,239 per m². This is one of the [apartments in Amsterdam] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The home is offered as freehold ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 149 m², while the agent lists it as 142 m². The property has a volume of 375 m³ and is located on the ground floor, facing a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Gerard Doubuurt
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Gerard Doubuurt, 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, while another appreciates that everything is close by and easy to reach. A third resident, however, describes the area as busy with 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 district has a high proportion of single-person households, at 64%, and a relatively young population, with 46% aged between 25 and 45. This is a neighbourhood with a strong sense of history, as 80% of its homes were built before 1945. For more on the area, see [the Gerard Doubuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, just 95 metres away, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets further. For daily needs, the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol pharmacy is a similar distance. Primary schools such as Basisschool Oscar Carré and IKC De Kleine Reus are within a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is also close by. Public transport is well served: tram line 4 stops at Albert Cuypstraat, just around the corner, and the Frederiksplein stop, with trams 1, 4, 7 and 19, is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 2 km away, and the OLVG hospital at location Oost is a short cycle. This is all part of [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €1,228,000. The asking price is 5% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 25%, from €982,000 to €1,228,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but could become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including the agent Ter Haar Makelaars B.V. and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Jacob van Campenstraat 127A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,170,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €1,228,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 25%, from €982,000 in 2020 to €1,228,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 142 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 149 m². The property has a volume of 375 m³ and is located on the ground floor, facing a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the property is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself, which reflects the official energy performance rating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, just 95 metres away, so on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 135 metres away, and a Dirk is 239 metres away. There are also a Lidl at 384 metres and another Albert Heijn at 436 metres. In total, there are 152 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within a short walk, including Basisschool Oscar Carré at 396 metres, IKC De Kleine Reus at 485 metres, and 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm at 497 metres. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is 603 metres away. The nearest primary school is about a five-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Albert Cuypstraat, 270 metres away, served by tram line 4. The Frederiksplein stop, 361 metres away, offers trams 1, 4, 7 and 19, as well as night bus N85. A bus stop at Van Woustraat, 340 metres away, is served by line N85. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Amstel, about 2 km away.
How do residents rate the Gerard Doubuurt area?
Residents of the wider district, which includes the Gerard Doubuurt, give an average score of 6.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood, while another says everything is close by. A third resident mentions increasing tourism, noise and rubbish, and notes that many families are moving away.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the Gerard Doubuurt is €809,200, based on 15 listings. The median asking price is €699,000, and prices range from €350,000 to €1,740,000. The average asking price per m² is €10,214, and the average living area of these homes is 85 m².
