Van Baerlestraat 1-3A
P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment on the edge of the park
This upper-floor apartment sits on the edge of the Vondelpark, on a busy road, with a free view. It's a 1953 build with an energy label E, and the asking price of €800,000 is well below the average asking price in the P.C. Hooftbuurt. In fact, the price is 68% below the neighbourhood average of €2,526,846, which makes it a sharp entry point into this part of Amsterdam. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €14,712, and this home is listed at €9,195 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and spans three floors. The living area is listed as 87 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 46 m². The home is on the fourth floor and has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It's a bovenwoning, meaning it's an upper-floor home, and it's situated on a park and a busy road with a free view. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €13,000, which is a significant amount to factor into your budget.
Life in the P.C. Hooftbuurt
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a small, exclusive neighbourhood in the Museumkwartier, with just over 800 residents. It's a very urban area, with a high address density of 8,596 per km². Most homes here were built before 1945, and the housing stock is predominantly apartments. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 25 and 45, and a notable share of one-person households. Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another notes: "The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what this area offers, you can explore the P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is convenient. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is just around the corner. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. For public transport, the Van Baerlestraat tram stop is on your doorstep, served by line 12, and Museumplein stop is a couple of streets away with trams 2, 5, 24 and night buses. Amsterdam Zuid train station is about 2.4 km away. All this is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities. However, the address does have some risk indications. The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Interhouse makelaars Amsterdam and Interhouse makelaars Amersfoort, with listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Van Baerlestraat 1-3A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €800,000 is 68% below the average asking price in the P.C. Hooftbuurt, which is €2,526,846. The median asking price is €1,975,000, and prices range from €699,000 to €6,200,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €14,712, while this home is listed at €9,195 per m² based on the agent's floor area. So this apartment is priced well below the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over three floors. It's an upper-floor home (bovenwoning) located on the fourth floor. The living area is listed as 87 m² by the agent, though the BAG registration records 46 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €13,000.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it may differ from the market value. Without this figure, it's not possible to compare it to the asking price or to see how it has developed over the years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address has a road traffic noise level of 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider this information.
What amenities are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is just around the corner. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Public transport is convenient, with tram stops nearby.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a small, exclusive neighbourhood in the Museumkwartier, with just over 800 residents. It's very urban, with a high address density. Most homes were built before 1945, and the housing stock is mostly apartments. Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people."
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, with A being the most efficient and G the least efficient. Label E is on the lower end, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The home does have double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the overall label reflects the building's energy efficiency.
How old is the building and what does that mean?
The building was constructed in 1953. This is a fact about the age of the property. The foundation risk indication for the area is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €13,000. This is a significant amount, and it's important to consider it as part of your monthly costs. The fee typically covers maintenance of common areas, and it can vary depending on the building and the services provided.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The home is an upper-floor apartment on the fourth floor, so it's unlikely to have a private garden. However, the Vondelpark is nearby, which offers ample outdoor space for recreation.
