Homes for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
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House prices and market figures Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
Hercules Seghersbuurt is a predominantly rental neighbourhood: only 17% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, compared to 83% rental properties. Within that, a significant portion is owned by housing associations (36%), while private landlords account for 46%. This makes the supply on the owner-occupied market scarce, but demand is high. Over the past twelve months, 33 homes changed hands, at an average purchase price of €621,000. The price range runs from €350,000 to €1,350,000, showing that both compact apartments and larger upper-floor flats come onto the market. With an average sold area of 65 m², this works out to an average price per square metre of around €9,550. The WOZ value stands at €496,000, slightly below the Amsterdam average of €517,000 and clearly below the district average of the Oude Pijp of €558,000. This difference is partly due to the high concentration of social housing, which depresses the average WOZ value. For current asking prices and selling times of homes now on the market, see the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
Hercules Seghersbuurt is located in the southwest of the Oude Pijp, wedged between Stadhouderskade, Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat and Ceintuurbaan. It is a densely built 19th-century neighbourhood with closed building blocks, high ceilings and the characteristic red brick you see throughout the Pijp. Most homes are walk-up apartments or upper-floor flats, often without a lift. There is hardly any new-build; if you buy here, you buy old Amsterdam in the literal sense, including the narrow staircases and the high maintenance costs that can come with them.
In terms of atmosphere, Hercules Seghersbuurt is just a little quieter than the busy heart of the Pijp around the Albert Cuypmarkt, but the liveliness is never far away. Ceintuurbaan offers a varied range of shops with supermarkets, bakeries, coffee shops and small specialist stores. The Albert Cuypmarkt, one of the largest daily markets in the Netherlands, is within walking distance. For daily groceries, there are several supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, including an Albert Heijn and a Dirk on the edge of the neighbourhood. Sarphatipark, the green heart of the Pijp, is a few minutes' walk away and for many residents serves as a daily outlet for a morning run or a picnic.
Accessibility is excellent. De Pijp metro station on the North-South line takes you to Amsterdam Central in six minutes and to Zuid station in four minutes. Tram 4 runs along Ceintuurbaan towards the city centre. By bike, you can reach Leidseplein or Museumplein within ten minutes. Motorists can quickly reach the Ring A10 via Stadhouderskade, although parking in the neighbourhood is a daily challenge: resident parking is mandatory and waiting times for a permit can be long.
The neighbourhood mainly attracts young singles and couples, which the figures confirm: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years (accounting for half of all residents), and single-person households dominate with 1,185 out of a total of approximately 2,535 residents. Only 15% of households are married. The education level is high: 53% have completed higher education. This also colours the neighbourhood: there are many creative professionals, freelancers and people who work in the city and consciously choose the Pijp over a quieter suburb.
Residents appreciate the central location and the mix of urbanity and human scale. One resident writes on the neighbourhood page: "The neighbourhood feels like real Amsterdam, not touristy but not boring either. You know your neighbours and yet you have everything around the corner." Recurring criticisms are the bustle on Ceintuurbaan, the parking problem and the relatively small homes for the price you pay. See all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the page of Hercules Seghersbuurt.
Compared to the Gerard Doubuurt, Hercules Seghersbuurt is slightly less touristy and busy, but also has less greenery right on your doorstep. The Sarphatiparkbuurt scores higher on greenery and tranquillity, while the Frans Halsbuurt is known for its lively restaurant streets. If you want to compare outside the Pijp, you can also look at Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt, although prices there are generally even higher.
Who is a home for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt interesting for?
Buying in Hercules Seghersbuurt is mainly realistic for movers and dual-income couples with a solid budget. With an average transaction price of €621,000 and a price per m² of around €9,550, this is no longer a starter neighbourhood in the classic sense. First-time buyers with their own capital or parental wealth can enter at the lower end of the market (from around €350,000), but then it concerns small apartments that also face competition from investors. Overbidding is common in this neighbourhood: expect the asking price to rarely be the final price. Families looking for more space would do well to also include the Hemonybuurt in their comparison. If you are unsure about buying, you can first explore the rental properties in Hercules Seghersbuurt to get to know the neighbourhood before making a major purchase.
What residents say about Hercules Seghersbuurt
Residents appreciate the neighbourhood for its location, atmosphere and the amenities in the immediate vicinity. Recurring positive points are the proximity of Sarphatipark, the good public transport connections and the varied range of shops on Ceintuurbaan. Residents are less satisfied with parking and noise levels on busy through roads. One resident sums it up: "Everything you need is here, but you have to love city life and not be allergic to bustle." All scores per category and the full reviews can be found on the neighbourhood page of Hercules Seghersbuurt.
Compare homes for sale in and around Hercules Seghersbuurt
On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt aggregated from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with resident reviews, demographic data and neighbourhood scores that you won't find anywhere else in this combination. This way you can not only compare the housing supply, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then view the full range of homes for sale in Oude Pijp or explore all homes for sale in Amsterdam. The municipality of Amsterdam provides additional information about permits, parking and neighbourhood plans via amsterdam.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Hercules Seghersbuurt?
Over the past twelve months, 33 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €621,000. Prices ranged from €350,000 to €1,350,000. The average sold area was 65 m², resulting in an average price of approximately €9,550 per square metre. Bidding above the asking price is common in this neighbourhood.
What is the WOZ value in Hercules Seghersbuurt?
The average WOZ value in Hercules Seghersbuurt is €496,000. This is below the Amsterdam average of €517,000 and clearly below the district average of the Oude Pijp of €558,000. The relatively low WOZ level is linked to the large concentration of social housing in the neighbourhood, which depresses the average value.
What is it like to live in Hercules Seghersbuurt?
Hercules Seghersbuurt is a densely built 19th-century neighbourhood in the southwest of the Oude Pijp. The atmosphere is urban but not overrun by tourists. The neighbourhood attracts many young professionals and singles who appreciate the combination of good public transport connections, the proximity of Sarphatipark, and the lively shopping options on Ceintuurbaan. Residents cite the traffic on main roads and parking as the main drawbacks.
Is Hercules Seghersbuurt suitable for first-time buyers?
Living in Hercules Seghersbuurt as a first-time buyer is financially challenging. With an average transaction price of €621,000 and a price per m² of approximately €9,550, entering the market is difficult without substantial equity. At the lower end of the market, homes are available from around €350,000, but these are small and in high demand. Those moving up the ladder and dual-income households with a larger budget have more choice.
How accessible is Hercules Seghersbuurt?
Accessibility by public transport is excellent. De Pijp metro station on the North-South line takes you to Amsterdam Central in six minutes and to Zuid station in four minutes. Tram 4 runs via Ceintuurbaan to the city centre. By bike, you can reach Leidseplein within ten minutes. Motorists have quick access to the Ring A10 via Stadhouderskade, but parking in the neighbourhood itself is a daily challenge.
What type of homes are for sale in Hercules Seghersbuurt?
The supply consists almost entirely of apartments in 19th-century building blocks: porch apartments, upper-floor homes, and occasionally a maisonette. There is hardly any new construction. The homes typically have high ceilings and are characteristic, but also narrow and without a lift. Buying an apartment in Hercules Seghersbuurt therefore almost always means investing in an older property with associated maintenance.
Is there much green space and are there schools in Hercules Seghersbuurt?
Sarphatipark, the green heart of the Pijp, is within walking distance and is the main green space for residents. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is compactly built with little public greenery in the streets themselves. There are primary schools in and directly around the neighbourhood, fitting a district where families are a minority but still present. For more information about facilities and plans in the neighbourhood, the municipality of Amsterdam refers to amsterdam.nl.
