Eerste Helmersstraat 50-4
Helmersbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA studio with a roof terrace in the Helmersbuurt
This studio on the fourth floor of a 1900 building sits on a quiet road in the Helmersbuurt-Oost, a lively part of Amsterdam. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €919,786. It is also the cheapest of the 14 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits at the lower end of the range.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a studio with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 30 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a roof terrace. It is full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The property is on the fourth floor, which means climbing stairs, but the roof terrace is a nice bonus.
Life in the Helmersbuurt-Oost
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "lively and bustling neighbourhood" with "lots to see and do", mentioning the museums, parks, shops and cafés. Another says it is "above average and pleasantly composed", with plenty of supermarkets and good public transport, though they note that neighbours tend to keep to themselves. A third resident finds it "too busy", mentioning noise and exhaust fumes. The neighbourhood has around 2,600 residents, and most households are single-person. The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is clearly a mixed bag, with something for different tastes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For schools, Huygens College is a couple of streets away, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is SAG Gezondheidscentrum Helmersstraat, a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Wittop Koning is just around the corner. Tram stop Overtoom is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 12, 17 and N83, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €506,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €349,000 to €506,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VHM Makelaars Amsterdam and other platforms.
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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 Eerste Helmersstraat 50-4, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €475,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €506,000, 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 rose by 45%, from €349,000 to €506,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this is a studio with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 30 m². The home is on the fourth floor and comes with a roof terrace. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The building dates from 1900, which is typical for this neighbourhood, where over 90% of homes were built before 1945. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1900, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The Jumbo is just 53 metres away, the Lidl is 87 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 88 metres. A SPAR is 413 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 441 metres. With 154 supermarkets within 5 km, you will never be far from a grocery store.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Overtoom is just 68 metres away, with lines 1, 12, 17 and N83. The stop 1e C. Huygensstraat is 153 metres away with line 1, and the bus stop at Leidseplein is 361 metres away with night buses N47, N57, N80 and N97. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Helmersbuurt district give their area an average score of 7.28, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "lively and bustling neighbourhood" with lots to see and do, while another finds it "too busy" with noise and exhaust fumes. A third says it is "above average and pleasantly composed" with good public transport. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this street.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €9,896, based on the agent's listed living area of 48 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,427. This means the price per m² is about 5% below the neighbourhood average. The average asking price for a home in this neighbourhood is €919,786, with a median of €857,500.
