A classic Amsterdam upper floor apartment
This upper floor apartment on Van Ostadestraat sits in the lively Van der Helstpleinbuurt, part of the Nieuwe Pijp in Amsterdam. Built in 1905, it is a piece of the city's historic housing stock, and it comes with an energy label A. The asking price is €675,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is not given here, but the neighbourhood average for all homes is €659,411.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 85 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 87 m². It has a balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is privately owned but subject to ground lease (erfpacht). It is described as being on a quiet road.
The Van der Helstpleinbuurt
Residents of the district give the area an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lively, with a tram stop right outside and the North-South line station across the street. Albert Cuyp Market within walking distance." Another notes: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night." A third is more mixed: "Sometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok." The district has about 3,860 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Van der Helstpleinbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Coop supermarkets are all within a couple of streets away, and the nearest primary school, 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm, is on your doorstep. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek de Pijp, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP is a ten-minute walk. Tram stops at 2e Van der Helststraat and Van Woustraat offer lines 25, N84 and 4. Amsterdam Amstel station is about 1.6 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €779,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €598,000 to €779,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. Current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Heeren Makelaars and Funda.
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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.
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About Van Ostadestraat 191B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €675,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €779,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €598,000 to €779,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 m². There is a balcony, and the property is described as being on a quiet road. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building. The home was built in 1905, and the energy label is a separate fact from the year of construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, in 1905, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. No conclusion about the actual foundation condition of this home can be drawn from this indication.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific home. The home is described as being on a quiet road, but that is the agent's description.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Several supermarkets are within walking distance. Albert Heijn is at 401 metres and 412 metres, Jumbo at 429 metres, Coop at 495 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 556 metres. These are all within a five to ten minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm, just 61 metres away. Other primary schools include 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster at 222 metres and Basisschool Oscar Carré at 277 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is at 300 metres and Berlage Lyceum at 486 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is 2e Van der Helststraat, 176 metres away, serving lines 25 and N84. Van Woustraat stop is at 346 metres with lines 4, 25 and N84, and Ceintuurbaan at 347 metres with line 4. Amsterdam Amstel train station is about 1.6 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.47, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lively, with a tram stop right outside and the North-South line station across the street." Another notes: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night." A third is more mixed: "Sometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok."
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt is €10,780, based on 45 homes currently for sale. The average asking price for all homes is €659,411, with a median of €550,000. This apartment is listed at €7,941 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 85 m².
