Homes for sale in Bankras Kostverloren, Amstelveen

What does a home cost in Bankras Kostverloren?

The owner-occupied market in Bankras Kostverloren is more accessible than in many other parts of Amstelveen. The average WOZ value here is €476,000, well below the municipal average of €528,000. This difference is also reflected in transaction prices: in the past twelve months, 47 homes were sold for an average of €561,883, with a range from €299,000 to €950,000. The average living area is 93 m², indicating a mix of spacious apartments and smaller single-family homes. Of the more than 5,000 homes in the neighbourhood, 43% are owner-occupied and 57% are rental properties, a large portion of which are owned by housing corporations. This makes the neighbourhood diverse in terms of residents and housing types. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times of homes for sale in Amstelveen and specifically in this neighbourhood.

Living in Bankras Kostverloren: quiet, green and surprisingly well connected

Bankras Kostverloren is a neighbourhood that you might overlook at first glance, but one that residents highly appreciate. On the neighbourhood page of Bankras Kostverloren, the average resident score is 8.0 out of 10. Notable are the high scores for safety (9.0), sense of community (9.0) and housing (10.0). Residents feel safe here and appreciate the quality of the homes. The scores for education (6.0) and amenities (6.0) are somewhat lower, and you notice this in practice: for a wide range of shops you need to go to the Stadshart, the large shopping centre of Amstelveen about a ten-minute bike ride away. In the neighbourhood itself, you will find an Albert Heijn and a few small shops at Bankrasplein, enough for daily groceries.

The neighbourhood consists of recognisable districts each with their own character. In the Boekenbuurt you will mainly find terraced houses from the 1970s and 1980s, popular with families. The Operabuurt has more apartments and attracts a mixed audience of starters and seniors. There is plenty of green space: Broersepark and the banks of the Poel are within walking distance, and the Amsterdamse Bos can be reached within a few minutes by bike. There are primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Pinksterbloem and Het Palet, although residents indicate that the choice is more limited than in some other Amstelveen neighbourhoods.

In terms of accessibility, Bankras Kostverloren scores decently. Metro station Westwijk (line 51, towards Amsterdam Zuid) is within cycling distance, and with bus lines 174 and 357 you are quickly at Amsterdam Zuidoost or Schiphol. The A9 can be reached via the Bourgondischelaan in a few minutes, handy if you commute by car. The location is quiet, but you are not isolated. Feel free to compare it with nearby neighbourhoods such as Randwijck (closer to the centre) or the Patrimonium neighbourhood (similar in atmosphere, slightly more compact). Living in Bankras Kostverloren feels like a good balance: you have the peace of a suburb with the amenities of Amstelveen within reach.

Does Bankras Kostverloren suit you as a buyer?

With an entry price around €299,000 and an average income of €46,000 in the neighbourhood, buying an apartment in Bankras Kostverloren is achievable for starters, especially as a dual-income household. Families will find affordable single-family homes with gardens, and for seniors there are ground-floor apartments. Keep in mind that when buying a home in Bankras Kostverloren, you have additional costs: approximately 2% transfer tax, notary fees and possibly appraisal costs. The supply is not very large, so be quick when something comes on the market. Overbidding occurs, although the pressure here is less extreme than in the Stadshart. Looking for more flexibility or want to get to know the neighbourhood first? Also check the supply of rental homes in Bankras Kostverloren.

Searching for a home in Bankras Kostverloren via neighbourhood scores and reviews

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current supply of homes for sale with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you can assess not only the home but also the neighbourhood well. Compare Bankras Kostverloren with surrounding neighbourhoods such as Elsrijk or Uilenstede-Kronenburg and discover which district suits you best. Want to know more about the municipality? Also check the website of the municipality of Amstelveen.