Hercules Seghersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Ruysdaelkade sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. At 43 m² it is compact, but the high ceilings and classic 1896 architecture give it character. The asking price of €395,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €603,464, which makes it a keen entry point into the market, especially given that studios in Amsterdam tend to command a premium for their central location.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt is part of the Oude Pijp, a dense, urban area with a very strong city centre feel (address density over 10,000 addresses per km²). It is a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war buildings, with a young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. Over half of households are single-person, and the area has a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere. No resident reviews are available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood is known for its mix of cafes, galleries and markets.
Daily life here revolves around the many shops and eateries just around the corner. For groceries, a Coop is on your doorstep, an Aldi and Jumbo are a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, primary school Basisschool Oscar Carré is a ten-minute walk, and several secondary schools, including College ZUYD and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam, are within a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops nearby, and Amsterdam's central stations are a short cycle away.
At present the studio is listed through two channels: www.vva.amsterdam and Vastgoed Unie Makelaardij. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than much of the neighbourhood's for-sale stock, something to factor into running costs.
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Ruysdaelkade 183-1, Amsterdam
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About Ruysdaelkade 183-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 35% below the average asking price in the Hercules Seghersbuurt (€603,464), but the studio is also 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 62 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a studio in this part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is D. In the Hercules Seghersbuurt, most for-sale homes have a better label (over 47% are label A, and nearly 9% are A+). Label D means the home is less energy-efficient, so heating and electricity costs will be higher than in a more modern or better-insulated property.
The floor area is 43 m², which is 31% smaller than the average for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood (62 m²). It is a compact studio, typical of the pre-war buildings in the Oude Pijp.
The Hercules Seghersbuurt is a very urban, lively part of the Oude Pijp with a high density of people and amenities. It has a young population, many single-person households, and a mix of historic buildings. The area is known for its restaurants, cafes and cultural spots.
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 269 metres, just around the corner. An Aldi and Jumbo are within 325 metres, and an Albert Heijn is 384 metres away, all within a five-minute walk.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The nearest secondary school, College ZUYD, is 183 metres away. Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam's main location is 306 metres, and primary school Basisschool Oscar Carré is 462 metres away.
The distance to the nearest train station is 2.5 km, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle. The area is well connected by tram and bus for getting to Amsterdam's main stations.
It is a studio, meaning it is a single-room apartment with a combined living/sleeping area, a separate kitchen and bathroom. Studios are common in the Oude Pijp, where many 19th-century buildings were originally built as apartments.
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