End-of-terrace houses for sale in Aalsmeer
Corner houses in Aalsmeer are scarce and sought after. Discover which neighbourhoods offer opportunities, what to look out for with this type of home, and how to respond quickly.
End-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer: what defines the supply
Aalsmeer is not a large city, but its location on the Westeinderplassen and its direct connection to Schiphol make it a municipality where supply and demand keep a close eye on each other. End-of-terrace houses are scarce here. The vast majority of the housing stock consists of terraced houses in residential areas from the 1970s and 1980s. An end-of-terrace house that becomes available immediately attracts attention.
The supply is aimed at families who want to live outside Amsterdam but do not want to leave the Randstad. The combination of an extra side wall, a larger garden and often more parking space makes end-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer attractive for buyers with children or a need for a home office. View the current supply in all homes for sale in Aalsmeer for the most recent status.
What makes an end-of-terrace house different when buying
An end-of-terrace house brings advantages, but also points of attention that do not apply to a mid-terrace house. Keep the following in mind:
- Boundary and side wall. The side facade borders public space or a neighbour's garden. Check the cadastral boundary carefully. Discrepancies between actual use and ownership are more common than you think.
- Wind load and insulation. An extra external wall means more heat loss. Request the energy label and have the cavity wall inspected for an older house.
- Extension and permit rights. The side of an end-of-terrace house sometimes falls under different zoning plan rules. What seems permit-free is not always the case on a corner plot. Check this with the municipality or in the environmental desk before you make an offer.
- Buildings insurance. More external walls mean a higher rebuild value. Have the insurance adjusted to the actual surface area, including outbuildings.
- HOA contribution for end-of-terrace houses in a complex. In some apartment complexes or rows with joint maintenance, the end-of-terrace house pays a different contribution. Request the deed of division.
- Response time. End-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer sell quickly. Set up search alerts and respond within 24 hours. Use the free Buurtje.nl app in the App Store or via Google Play to receive a push notification immediately when a new end-of-terrace house becomes available. The app is free.
- Parking on own land. Many end-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer have a driveway on the side. Check whether that driveway is also legally owned, or whether it concerns municipal land with a tolerance arrangement.
Price level: what determines what you pay
Buying an end-of-terrace house in Aalsmeer falls in the higher segment of the region. This is due to the scarcity of this type of home, the favourable location relative to Schiphol and Amsterdam, and the limited new construction production in the municipality.
Factors that drive up the price:
- Larger plot or extra side strip
- Detached garage or carport on the property
- Energy label A or better (increasingly weighed heavily by lenders)
- Location near water or on a quiet side street
- Recently renovated kitchen or bathroom
Factors that can lower the price: deferred maintenance on the side facade, an outdated roof, or a location directly on a busy through road. Current price indications can be found in the overview at the top of this page.
Neighbourhoods in Aalsmeer to watch out for
Aalsmeer is compact, but the neighbourhoods differ noticeably in character. Also check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Aalsmeer for resident scores per neighbourhood.
- Oosteinde neighbourhood (8.6/10). The highest-rated neighbourhood in Aalsmeer. Quiet, green, with many single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s. End-of-terrace houses rarely become available here, but when they do, they are gone quickly.
- Aalsmeer (centre) neighbourhood (7.2/10). The older, more mixed part of the municipality. Here you will also find older end-of-terrace houses with character, but pay attention to the condition of the foundation for houses built before 1970.
- Kudelstraat en Kalslagen neighbourhood (4.8/10). The lowest resident score in Aalsmeer. Less sought-after, but therefore also the neighbourhood where buying an end-of-terrace house can be relatively more accessible. Suitable for buyers willing to invest in a renovation.
Buying an end-of-terrace house just outside Aalsmeer
If it doesn't work out in Aalsmeer itself, it pays to broaden the search radius. In Zaanstad the supply of end-of-terrace houses is larger and the price level on average somewhat lower. Zaanstad has invested heavily in the liveability of various neighbourhoods in recent years, making it a more serious alternative than it was ten years ago.
If you still want to stay specifically in Aalsmeer and be flexible in property type, there are also opportunities to rent an end-of-terrace house in Aalsmeer as a temporary solution while waiting for the right purchase property.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to buy an end-of-terrace house in Aalsmeer?
End-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer fall into the higher price segment of the region. The exact price depends on the neighbourhood, plot size, energy label, and state of maintenance. Current price indications can be found in the overview at the top of this page.
How do I quickly find an end-of-terrace house for sale in Aalsmeer?
Supply is limited and houses sell quickly. Download the free Buurtje.nl app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). You will receive an instant push notification as soon as a new end-of-terrace house becomes available in Aalsmeer. The app is free.
What legal aspects should I consider with an end-of-terrace house?
Check the cadastral boundary of the side accurately. Discrepancies between actual use and ownership are more common with end-of-terrace houses. Also check whether an extension or driveway on the side is permit-free, as corner plots sometimes have different zoning plan rules.
Which neighbourhood in Aalsmeer has the best resident score?
The Oosteinde neighbourhood scores highest with a resident score of 8.6/10. The centre (Aalsmeer neighbourhood) stands at 7.2/10. The Kudelstraat and Kalslagen neighbourhood has a score of 4.8/10, but sometimes offers more affordable entry opportunities.
Is parking arranged for an end-of-terrace house in Aalsmeer?
Many end-of-terrace houses in Aalsmeer have a driveway on the side. Note: check whether that driveway is actually cadastral property. In some cases, it concerns municipal land that is tolerated for use as a parking space, which can cause problems during renovation or sale.
Since the completion of the neighbourhood in 2004, there has been a clear decline and impoverishment. Liveability is structurally under pressure. Assessment: The neighbourhood scores insufficient on the following aspects: Safety, Community spirit, Hygiene, Education / upbringing climate, Green spaces, Facilities, Accessibility. Explanation per aspect: Safety: Parking and driving on pavements and footpaths. Unsafe situations for pedestrians and playing children. Nuisance from hanging groups and fatbike groups, especially in the evenings. Insufficient visible enforcement. Community: High turnover in apartments, little connection to the neighbourhood. Hardly any social cohesion or mutual accountability culture. Little involvement in the living environment. Hygiene: Structural dog poop on grass fields; the clean-up duty is not observed. Lots of litter, including sweet and crisp wrappers, also in private gardens. Insufficient cleaning and maintenance by the municipality. Education / upbringing climate: Children play outside without supervision. Norms and values regarding waste, respect for others' property and public space are visibly lacking. Negative role model for younger children. Green: Poorly maintained green spaces. Grass fields polluted and therefore not usable for recreation. Unattractive and unkempt street scene. Facilities: Insufficient parking facilities, partly due to company vans. No clear facilities to combat nuisance (such as extra bins or supervised play areas). Accessibility: Pavements and footpaths often blocked by parked vehicles. Poor accessibility for the elderly, prams and people with disabilities. What could be improved: Active and visible enforcement of parking, dog poop and nuisance. Tackling long-term parked company vans. Improvement of municipal maintenance of green and public space. Placement of extra bins and targeted cleaning actions. Structural deployment of neighbourhood police and enforcement officers, especially in the evenings. Measures to strengthen social cohesion and encourage residents to take more responsibility. Clear communication about norms, rules and consequences.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreen and the old bus station have become nicely green. Too bad there's no bench.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo few contacts, everyone is on their own because there are too many cultural people. We have lived here for 42 years in a large house with 4 rooms and a very large attic. We would like to live smaller, but then you are punished with a much higher rent.
Auto-translated to English by AINice house Lots of green Shopping centre nearby Public transport accessibility could be better Not safe due to nuisance from youths, who learn their behaviour from their parents. Disrespectful, selfish. No sense of community. Hygiene: shit everywhere on the grass field is not cleaned up, youths just throw packaging into gardens.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for almost 17 years now, everyone moved here at the same time, we can count on each other when something happens, we're there for each other, it feels like a family. Over the years it has changed a bit due to people moving, but it is and remains a nice place. Space for children to play, school nearby within walking distance, a Catholic, public and Christian school.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood started off quite well. New houses, new residents. However, after a number of residents moved away and were replaced by the next residents, it has deteriorated a lot. Besides a huge increase in nuisance from night flights from Schiphol, the mutual social behaviour has dropped to zero. It is a neighbourhood with many children who find the antisocial behaviour of their parents so normal that they don't know any better and copy their parents' behaviour. In recent years, there has been a lot of nuisance and vandalism by whole groups of terrorising children. These children are getting older and are now starting to show different behaviour or moving away. Addressing people and talking about it is not accepted. And bullying is a daily occurrence, especially if you keep your distance from these people. Because you already know that talking and addressing them backfires. Because if you don't join in or show the same antisocial behaviour, you are treated like a pariah. In Kudelstaart there is supervision by a neighbourhood police officer, and after the shooting you see more police and enforcement. However, if you contact the neighbourhood officer or ask the police for help, you can forget about it. We have plenty of beautiful nature and greenery in and around the neighbourhood. Education could be better. There is childcare, primary school education (the level is not great) and there is a VMBO (which also has a not-so-good reputation). However, for children who go to havo or vwo, you have to look further. Accessibility by public transport is very poor. There is a bus station in Aalsmeer that the bus from Kudelstaart goes to. However, the bus does not connect at all with the other buses. It would be nice if at least one bus every quarter or half hour went directly to the nearest train station (e.g. Hoofddorp) without having to transfer. Maybe the tram from Uithoorn could be extended to Kudelstaart. Facilities are sufficient but could also be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood with the Westeinderplas around the corner. Beautiful nature. And peace. Little nuisance from aircraft. Green and trees at your doorstep. Safe traffic situation. Child and dog friendly. Aalsmeer has a nice centre. Lots to do. Always on the move. Water sports and many activities to do. Sports and games. Bus station present.
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonably neat neighbourhood. Unfortunately, there is nuisance from screaming neighbours, drunk neighbours, antisocial behaviour towards neighbours who distance themselves from it. So if you don't belong or don't want to belong, you'd better brace yourself. Little empathy and understanding. A lot of nuisance from vandalism of cars and personal belongings. In addition, there are regularly groups of young people who terrorise the neighbourhood by "ring and run", and if you don't respond, they then bang on the windows. Furthermore, windows are smeared with eggs and yoghurt. The neighbourhood police officer is very hard to find, the police do nothing, confronting the neighbours backfires.
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