A studio on a classic Amsterdam street
This studio on Frans Halsstraat 26D sits in the Frans Halsbuurt, part of the Oude Pijp in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1875, a typical age for this part of the city. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. At 40 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, this is a compact home. The asking price of €470,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,035,080, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price.
What the home offers
This is a studio, so it combines living, sleeping and cooking in one open space. The agent has not published details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bathrooms, nor about any garden, balcony, or garage. There is no information on insulation, heating, or whether the home is part of a homeowners' association. The living area is 40 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 59% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 m². Without further details from the agent, the home's features remain limited to what is stated here.
Life in the Frans Halsbuurt
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is a lively part of Amsterdam, and residents across the district give it an average score of 6.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says you can easily get out in this neighbourhood. 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 noise from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer. The neighbourhood has 2,610 residents, and 66% of households are single-person, which fits the compact homes here.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Dirk is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen is a bit further. For schools, Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk, and IKC De Kleine Reus is also close. Public transport is well served: Vijzelgracht metro stop, with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83, and N88, is on your doorstep, and the Rijksmuseum tram stop is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Amsterdam RAI, is about 2.3 kilometres away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value stated for this home, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development is available. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via BIC Vastgoed.
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About Frans Halsstraat 26D, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €470,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,035,080. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €11,359, while this home is listed at €11,750 per m² based on the BAG living area. The neighbourhood has 25 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €4,500,000.
What is the living area of this studio?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 40 square metres. This is 59% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 m². The agent has not provided a separate floor area, so the BAG figure is the only one available. The price per square metre is calculated on this basis.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field, so no information is available about the home's energy efficiency. This means you cannot assess the expected energy costs from the label. Other details, such as the address and location, are complete.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to address-level data, road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1875, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a chance of water nuisance during heavy rain. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are closest to this studio?
Dirk is the nearest supermarket at 231 metres, followed by Ekoplaza at 256 metres and Albert Heijn at 296 metres. Coop and Jumbo are also within about 400-450 metres. This means you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Vijzelgracht metro stop is 250 metres away and serves bus, metro, and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83, and N88. Ruysdaelkade bus stop is 322 metres away with night buses N82, N83, N84, and N88. The Rijksmuseum tram stop is 412 metres away with lines 1, 7, and 19. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI at 2.3 kilometres.
What do residents say about the Frans Halsbuurt?
Residents across the district give an average score of 6.46 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident, who has lived there for fifty years, calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says you can easily get out in this neighbourhood. A third describes it as busy with tourists, with noise from pubs and restaurants, especially in summer.
Is this studio suitable for a couple?
The home is a studio with 40 square metres of living space, so it combines living and sleeping in one room. The agent has not stated the number of rooms or bathrooms. Whether it suits a couple depends on your preferences for space and privacy, which the listing does not clarify.
