Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat 78B-2
Hercules Seghersbuurt · 1072 TZ Amsterdam
A studio in the heart of the Oude Pijp
This studio sits on the Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp district in Amsterdam. The area is known for its bustling streets, cafes and the nearby Albert Cuyp market. This listing did not state the energy label. At €445,000, the asking price was 28% below the average last known asking price of €617,435 for homes in this neighbourhood, which put it on the low side. For context, [studios in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/studios/) give you an idea of what is available across the city. This home has not been online since 27 October 2026.
The home itself
The home is a studio, built in 1895, so it is part of the area's historic housing stock. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 39 m². The agent had not published any further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations, so the description was limited to what was officially registered.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt
This is a neighbourhood where the old and new Amsterdam collide. The average household size here is just 1.4 people, and a large share of residents live alone. Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district 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. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. A third resident, however, describes it as busy with many tourists, noting that houses are in poor condition, with damp and mould, and that there is nuisance from pubs and restaurants. The neighbourhood itself has 2,535 inhabitants. [The Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/hercules-seghersbuurt-amsterdam/) is a compact urban area with a high address density.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is very walkable. A Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Basisschool Oscar Carré is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on the Van Ostadestraat is also close by. The Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice, Huisartsen Van Baerle, is a ten-minute walk. The De Pijp metro stop is on your doorstep, with bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. Amsterdam RAI train station is about 1.8 km away. [The municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/) offers all the amenities you would expect from the capital.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price could be made. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that the foundation risk is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic, rail and air traffic is all below the applicable standards. The climate risk data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Again, these are area-level indications.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Vos & Kleian Makelaardij B.V.
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About Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat 78B-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €445,000 was 28% below the average asking price of €617,435 for homes at the time for sale in the Hercules Seghersbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €575,000. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 39 m², came to €11,410, which was close to the neighbourhood average of €11,340 per m².
What is the living area of this studio?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 39 m². This is 34% smaller than the average living area of 59 m² for homes in the neighbourhood. The agent had not published any additional details about the layout, so the description was based on the official registration.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field. The home was built in 1895, which is typical for the area, as 84% of homes in the neighbourhood date from before 1945.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1895 to be precise. The KCAF attention area notes that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 44 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both also below the applicable standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress at this address?
The climate risk data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this studio?
A Coop supermarket is just 89 metres away, on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 108 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 277 metres away. There are also an Aldi at 364 metres and a Dirk at 442 metres. In total, there are 151 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The De Pijp metro stop is just 49 metres away, with bus, metro and tram lines 12, 25, 52 and N84. The 2e Van der Helststraat tram stop is 302 metres away with lines 25 and N84, and the Van Hilligaertstraat stop is 420 metres away with line 12. Amsterdam RAI train station is 1.8 km away.
What schools are near this studio?
Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is 231 metres away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on the Van Ostadestraat is 238 metres away, and College ZUYD is 283 metres away. The 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster, another primary school, is 529 metres away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the wider Oude Pijp district give their living environment an average score of 6.46, based on three reviews. One resident who has lived there for fifty years calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and that you can easily get out. A third describes it as busy with many tourists, with houses in poor condition and nuisance from pubs and restaurants.
