Homes for sale in Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort

House prices and market figures Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort

The owner-occupied market in Bloemenbuurt-Oost is limited in size. Only 24% of the more than 1,085 homes are owner-occupied; the vast majority are rental properties, a large part of which are owned by housing associations. This makes supply scarce and competition noticeable when selling. The average WOZ value is €330,000, which is clearly lower than the district average of Soesterkwartier (€363,000) and well below the Amersfoort average of €432,000. Yet actual selling prices are higher: over the past twelve months, 10 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €492,000 and a range of €250,000 to €725,000. With an average living area of 103 m², this amounts to approximately €4,780 per square metre. The price range is wide, indicating a varied supply, from modest single-family homes to larger properties. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Bloemenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort

Bloemenbuurt-Oost is a working-class neighbourhood with a distinct character, located in the district Soesterkwartier on the eastern side of the centre of Amersfoort. The neighbourhood consists largely of pre-war and early post-war buildings: terraced houses, small porch flats and some larger properties, often built in the 1930s to 1950s. The streets are narrow, the facades are close together and the gardens are compact. This gives the neighbourhood a dense, urban atmosphere that some residents appreciate and others find oppressive.

The social composition is diverse. With 2,220 residents and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, it is a relatively young neighbourhood, but the high proportion of single-person households (515 of the approximately 1,000 households) and the lower average income of €29,000 per year paint a picture of a neighbourhood where people from different backgrounds and life situations live side by side. This makes the community lively but also sometimes frictional, as also appears from what residents themselves write.

Specifically in the neighbourhood: for daily shopping you can go to supermarkets in the immediate vicinity of Soesterkwartier, including shops along the Soesterweg and in the adjacent shopping streets. Primary schools are accessible within the district. Larger facilities, such as the city centre with its shops, the Eemplein and Amersfoort Central station, are within cycling distance of about ten to fifteen minutes. Accessibility by car is reasonable via the Noordewierweg and surrounding arterial roads, although residents have criticised the situation around that road. Public transport is available via bus connections in the district, but the score for accessibility in the resident ratings is strikingly low (1.0 out of 10), suggesting that public transport users find the connections inadequate.

Green space is scarce in Bloemenbuurt-Oost. The building density leaves little room for parks or gardens, and the score for green space in the resident reviews is also low (1.0). If you value green space, you would be better off looking at neighbourhoods such as Bomenbuurt or Rivierenbuurt-Oost, which have a different character. The sister neighbourhoods Bloemenbuurt-West and Rivierenbuurt-West offer similar housing types but may differ in atmosphere and supply. See the neighbourhood page of Bloemenbuurt-Oost for all neighbourhood data, scores per category and resident reviews in one place.

Who is a home in Bloemenbuurt-Oost interesting for?

Buying a home in Bloemenbuurt-Oost appeals especially to those who consciously choose an urban working-class neighbourhood with a low entry level compared to the Amersfoort average. First-time buyers looking for an owner-occupied home at a price around or below the city average can find opportunities here, although supply is limited and competition for popular properties is real. The wide price range (€250,000 to €725,000) shows that both entry-level homes and larger properties come onto the market. Be honest with yourself: if you are looking for peace, green space and excellent public transport, you are probably better suited to another neighbourhood. If you appreciate the mix of a lively, diverse neighbourhood within cycling distance of the centre, you can find your place here. Also consider the rental properties in Bloemenbuurt-Oost as an alternative, given the large rental stock in the neighbourhood.

What residents say about Bloemenbuurt-Oost

Based on the available ratings, Bloemenbuurt-Oost scores a 3.6 out of 10. The community score stands out positively with a 7.0, and housing also scores reasonably (6.0). But accessibility, green space and facilities all score a 1.0, which is a clear signal. Resident Stef Strijks writes: "The once beautiful working-class neighbourhood is in decay, especially the part where only rental houses stand. The Noordewierweg, what a mess." That is a harsh judgment, but it gives buyers an honest picture of what is going on. Read all reviews and partial scores on the information page of Bloemenbuurt-Oost.

Compare homes for sale in and around Bloemenbuurt-Oost

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find on other platforms at this level. This way you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. View homes for sale in Soesterkwartier if you want an overview of the entire district, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Gerrit van Stellingwerfstraat en omgeving and Puntenburg. For a broader picture of the Amersfoort market, see the overview of homes for sale in Amersfoort. More information about living and housing in the city can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amersfoort.