Homes for sale in Bellamybuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures for Bellamybuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Bellamybuurt-Noord is compact but expensive. Of the 1,383 homes in the neighbourhood, only 23% are owner-occupied; the rest are rented, largely through housing associations (32%) or private landlords (44%). This limited ownership percentage makes supply scarce and competition noticeable when properties are sold. Over the past twelve months, 25 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €685,320. The range runs from €370,000 to €1,350,000, indicating that both smaller apartments and larger homes change hands. With an average sold floor area of 70 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €9,790. The WOZ value stands at €569,000, clearly above the district average of the Bellamybuurt (€526,000) and also above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This difference reflects the central location and popularity of this part of the neighbourhood. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Bellamybuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Bellamybuurt-Noord is located in the western part of Amsterdam, wedged between the Kinkerstraat, the Bilderdijkstraat and the railway line towards Central Station. It is an urban, densely built neighbourhood with a distinct character: busy shopping streets that transition into quieter residential streets with closed building blocks from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The housing stock consists almost exclusively of porch and gallery apartments, with the occasional upstairs home or maisonette. Large single-family homes or detached houses are not found here.

Bellamyplein is the heart of the neighbourhood. Long-time resident Herma writes in her review: "I look out onto Bellamyplein, which is very beautiful," and that says something about how the square holds the neighbourhood together. It is a place where people meet, with terraces and greenery in an otherwise densely built environment. The Kinkerstraat offers a wide range of daily shopping: supermarkets, butchers, greengrocers and a variety of eateries. For a more extensive shopping offer, the nearby Kinkerstraat shopping centre is within walking distance.

Schools are present in the immediate vicinity, including primary schools in Bellamybuurt itself and in adjacent neighbourhoods. Residents rate education an 8.0, which is solid but indicates that the choice is not overwhelming. For secondary education, you have to travel a bit further, towards the Jordaan or Oud-West.

Accessibility scores a 9.0 in the resident rating, and rightly so. Tram 7 and tram 17 run along the Kinkerstraat and take you to Leidseplein or Central Station in less than ten minutes. By bike, you are in the city centre within a quarter of an hour. The A10 is accessible via the Kostverlorenkade for those travelling by car, although parking in the neighbourhood is a daily challenge.

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young people aged 25 to 45, who together form the largest age group. The high percentage of single-person households (825 of the approximately 1,383 homes) and the low percentage of married people (18%) indicate that this is not a classic family neighbourhood, but a place for starters, singles and couples without children. The atmosphere is lively but not overwhelming: active during the day due to the shops, cosy in the evening due to the hospitality venues, but the side streets are quiet enough to live there pleasantly.

Compared to Bellamybuurt-Zuid, the northern part is slightly more oriented towards the Kinkerstraat and therefore livelier. Those seeking more peace but still wanting to stay in the area can also look at the total supply within the Bellamybuurt. More neighbourhood information, resident reviews and district data can be found on the neighbourhood main page of Bellamybuurt-Noord.

Does a home for sale in Bellamybuurt-Noord suit you as a buyer?

With an average sale price of over €685,000 and a price per square metre of nearly €9,800, Bellamybuurt-Noord is not a budget option. Starters can only qualify here if they have substantial personal assets or parental help, because the lower end of the market starts at €370,000 for the smallest apartments. Overbidding is common in this segment. Families needing space will find that 70 m² on average is cramped for more than two people. The neighbourhood is most suitable for singles and couples who want to live in an urban setting, close to the city centre, with good public transport connections and daily amenities within walking distance. If buying is still financially out of reach, it is also worth looking at rental homes in Bellamybuurt-Noord as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Bellamybuurt-Noord

Residents give Bellamybuurt-Noord an overall score of 8.9 out of 10. Safety scores notably high with a 10.0, and accessibility (9.0), community (9.0) and amenities (9.5) are also rated excellent. Green space is the lowest sub-score with a 7.5, which is understandable in a densely built urban neighbourhood. Herma, who has lived in the neighbourhood for 35 years, describes it as a "very nice neighbourhood" and a "cheap shopping area close to the city centre". All ratings and sub-scores can be found on the page of Bellamybuurt-Noord.

Compare homes for sale in and around Bellamybuurt-Noord

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