Gerard Doustraat 6-2
Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA studio in the heart of the Oude Pijp
This studio on the Gerard Doustraat sits in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, part of the lively Oude Pijp in Amsterdam. The asking price of €425,000 is sharp compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €603,464. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,131, while this home is listed at €9,043 per m². If you're looking for studios in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its efficient energy label.
The home itself
Built in 1886, this upstairs home (bovenwoning) is on the second floor and has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. The living area is 44 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 47 m². The home has a volume of 155 m³ and is heated with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €17,000, which is quite high.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt
A resident who has lived here for fifty years calls it a lovely neighbourhood. Another says everything is in one neighbourhood and you can easily get out. However, a third resident, who has lived here quite a long time, finds it too long: it's getting busier with tourists, houses are in poor condition with damp and mould, and there's noise from pubs and restaurants. Based on three reviews, residents of the district give an average score of 6.46. The neighbourhood has 2,535 inhabitants, and 68% of households are single-person. For more, see the Hercules Seghersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the Coop is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Oscar Carré, is a couple of streets away, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is also close. The GP practice Huisartsen Van Baerle is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ferdinand Bol is just around the corner. Metro and tram stop De Pijp is a couple of streets away, with lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI, a ten-minute walk. For more on the area, see the municipality of Amsterdam. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain 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 and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaars van Amsterdam on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Gerard Doustraat 6-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €425,000 is about 30% below the average asking price in the Hercules Seghersbuurt, which is €603,464. The median asking price is €480,000. The price per m² is €9,043, while the neighbourhood average is €10,131 per m². So this studio is priced on the low side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this upstairs home has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 47 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 44 m². The volume is 155 m³. It is heated with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €17,000.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for taxes, and it is not always included in the listing. If you need it, you can look it up with the municipality.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in 1886, and the entire postcode area is in a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this property?
According to the climate atlas, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium, while the current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but it is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Coop at 227 metres, followed by the Jumbo at 285 metres, the Dirk at 377 metres, the Albert Heijn at 535 metres, and the Ekoplaza at 546 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are in the area?
The nearest school is the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam - Hoofdlocatie, a secondary school, at 158 metres. The Sweelinck College is at 361 metres, and Basisschool Oscar Carré, a primary school, is at 432 metres. There are also other secondary schools within a few hundred metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest stop is De Pijp, a metro and tram stop, at 341 metres, with lines 12, 25, 52, and N84. Roelof Hartplein tram stop is at 429 metres with lines 5, 12, 24, 25, N84, and N88. Vijzelgracht metro stop is at 536 metres with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83, and N88. The nearest train station is Amsterdam RAI at 2,038 metres.
What do residents say about the Hercules Seghersbuurt?
Residents of the district give 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 you can easily get out. A third resident finds it too busy with tourists, with poor housing conditions and noise from pubs and restaurants.
