Homes for sale in Amsterdamsewijk, Haarlem

House prices in Amsterdamsewijk: below the Haarlem average, but rising

Amsterdamsewijk is one of the more affordable neighbourhoods of Haarlem, although affordable is a relative term. The average WOZ value is €405,000, clearly below the municipal average of €480,000. Actual transaction prices are higher: over the past twelve months, 63 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €500,421. The range runs from €299,500 to €785,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger owner-occupied houses come onto the market. On average, these are homes of around 94 m². The neighbourhood consists of 56% rental properties, a large portion of which are owned by housing corporations. Only 44% are owner-occupied homes. This limited supply of owner-occupied homes means there is relatively little turnover. Check the current supply and average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Amsterdamsewijk: centrally located, but not without caveats

Amsterdamsewijk lies on the northwest side of Haarlem, directly bordering the main roads towards Amsterdam. This location is both its biggest plus point and the main topic of discussion among residents. Zehra, one of the reviewers on the neighbourhood page of Amsterdamsewijk, gives the neighbourhood a 7.1 and describes it as follows: many amenities are centrally located, but due to visitors to hospitality venues and residents' work vans, there are few parking spaces available. Marijn is much more critical with a score of 1.8 and characterises the neighbourhood simply as poor. The average resident score on Buurtje.nl thus comes to 4.4 out of 10, with relatively low scores for safety (4.0), community (4.0), beauty (3.5) and housing (3.5). Accessibility scores the highest by far at 7.5.

And that accessibility is indeed strong. Haarlem Station is within cycling distance, with direct connections to Amsterdam Central (approx. 15 minutes), Leiden and The Hague. Via the Amsterdamsevaart and the N200, you quickly reach the A9 and A10. Several bus routes cross the neighbourhood. For daily groceries, there are supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, and Haarlem city centre with its extensive shopping options is accessible by bike. The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character: the Oude Amsterdamsebuurt has denser, older buildings, while the Potgieterbuurt appears slightly quieter. The Cremerbuurt and the Van Zeggelenbuurt also fall under Amsterdamsewijk and each offer a somewhat different housing mix.

Green spaces are present but limited, which translates into a green score of 4.5. The neighbourhood is predominantly paved and busy. Primary schools can be found nearby, although education scores a 4.0, not high in resident reviews. The demographic composition shows that the neighbourhood is attractive to younger adults: the 25 to 45 age group is by far the largest. The proportion of single-person households is high (2,045 out of approximately 4,149 homes), which fits the urban character. Those seeking more greenery, peace or space might also consider the Haarlemmerhoutkwartier or Zijlwegkwartier, both somewhat greener in character. For more information on municipal policy and amenities, the municipality itself refers to haarlem.nl.

For whom is buying in Amsterdamsewijk realistic?

Living in Amsterdamsewijk mainly attracts young starters and working singles who want to live close to Amsterdam without paying Amsterdam prices. With an average purchase price of over €500,000, buying an apartment in Amsterdamsewijk is no small feat, even though entry-level homes from around €299,500 are on the market. In addition to the purchase price, factor in transfer tax (2% for movers), notary costs and any renovation costs, as part of the supply is dated. If you are not yet ready for a home purchase, you could also look at rental properties in Amsterdamsewijk as an intermediate step. Be honest about the drawbacks: parking pressure, limited liveability scores and a tight owner-occupied market are real factors to weigh up.

Searching for a home in Amsterdamsewijk: how to use this page

At the top of this page you will find the current supply of homes for sale in Amsterdamsewijk, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also understand what living in the neighbourhood means in practice. Also compare the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Oude Stad, Houtvaartkwartier or Duinwijk, or view the broad overview of homes for sale in Haarlem.