Homes for sale in Buikslotermeer, Amsterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Buikslotermeer, with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and market data to make the right choice.
What does a home cost in Buikslotermeer?
The owner-occupied market in Buikslotermeer is remarkably compact: only 28% of the more than 5,700 homes are owner-occupied, while 72% are rental properties (of which 57% are housing association stock). This limited supply of homes for sale sometimes makes searching for a home in Buikslotermeer a matter of patience. The average WOZ value is €380,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. In the past twelve months, 80 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €420,112, with a range of €250,000 to €800,000. The majority are apartments with an average floor area of 79 m². Single-family homes do exist, but are scarcer and more expensive. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Buikslotermeer: green and accessible, but not without caveats
Buikslotermeer is a typical 1960s neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord, built at a time when space and greenery were taken for granted. You can still see that: wide avenues, lots of grass and mature trees. Residents on the Buikslotermeer neighbourhood page give the area a 7.0 out of 10. Notably high scores are for accessibility (8.0) and greenery (7.3). Resident Jolanda Scheffer writes: "A very nice place to live, very green, very clean, nice and quiet, lots of different types of birds." She also mentions the diverse residents and the activities organised for young and old. At the same time, not everyone is unreservedly positive. Another resident notes that there has been more violence lately and that the exodus of shops reinforces the feeling of insecurity. The scores for beauty (5.7) and safety (6.3) confirm that picture.
In terms of amenities, much revolves around shopping centre Boven 't Y at Buikslotermeerplein, where you will find an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat and various specialist shops. However, the centre suffers from fluctuating vacancy rates. For primary education, there are, among others, De Klimop and De Polsstok, and secondary school students can go to Noorderlicht College. Florapark and the banks of the Buikslotermeerdijk offer space for walking and cycling. Sports club SV Kadoelen is within walking distance for football and other team sports.
Accessibility is a strong point. Buikslotermeer metro station (North/South line) takes you to Amsterdam Central in a quarter of an hour. Bus lines 35, 36 and 37 connect the neighbourhood with the rest of Noord and the city centre. By car, you can quickly reach the A10 Ring Road via the S116. For daily commuters heading to the centre or even the Jordaan, that is a major advantage. Compare that with neighbourhoods like the Grachtengordel-West, where you pay double for the same accessibility.
Is Buikslotermeer right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price around €420,000, buying an apartment in Buikslotermeer is affordable for starters who want to stay in Amsterdam but don't have the budget for the city centre. Also, movers looking for space will find more square metres for their money here. Seniors benefit from the quiet character and good public transport connections. Keep in mind that you may need to overbid on popular homes, and don't forget the additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and estate agent fees. The supply of homes for sale is limited due to the high proportion of rental properties. If you want to search more flexibly, you can also look at rental properties in Buikslotermeer or neighbourhoods like Loenermark and Rode Kruisbuurt.
Searching for a home in Buikslotermeer via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl you will not only find the current supply of homes for sale, but also resident reviews and neighbourhood scores that you won't see together anywhere else. This way you can make an informed choice based on real experiences. Feel free to compare with other Amsterdam neighbourhoods, such as the Haarlemmerbuurt or Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde. Want to know more about the municipality? Check the municipality page of Amsterdam or the website of the municipality of Amsterdam for local policy and plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Buikslotermeer?
The average purchase price in Buikslotermeer over the past year was €420,112. Prices range from approximately €250,000 for a smaller apartment to €800,000 for more spacious homes. The average living area is 79 m².
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Buikslotermeer?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (for owner-occupancy), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees. For a home worth €420,000, these costs quickly amount to €15,000 to €20,000. First-time buyers under 35 are exempt from transfer tax under certain conditions.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Buikslotermeer?
Accessibility scores an 8.0 among residents. Buikslotermeer metro station (North/South line) takes you to Amsterdam Central in about 15 minutes. Several bus lines connect the neighbourhood to the rest of North. By car, you can quickly reach the A10 ring road via the S116.
What type of homes can I buy in Buikslotermeer?
The supply mainly consists of apartments, often porch flats and gallery flats from the 1960s. There are also single-family homes and maisonettes, but these come on the market less frequently. Only 28% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, so supply is limited.
Are there good schools nearby if I want to live in Buikslotermeer with children?
Yes, there are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Klimop and De Polsstok. For secondary education, Noorderlicht College is nearby. Residents rate education a 7.3 out of 10. With over 1,500 children under 15, it is a neighbourhood where families are well represented.
I enjoy living there, but lately there has been a lot of violence and many shops are closing down, which also makes it less safe.
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Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice place to live, very green, very clean, nice and quiet, many different types of birds, close to a nice shopping centre, many diverse residents, friendly people, I am certainly very happy to live here, and a lot is organised for young and old.
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