Homes for sale in Buikslotermeer-Noord, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures for Buikslotermeer-Noord, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Buikslotermeer-Noord is modest in size but certainly not uninteresting. Approximately 46% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental, a large part of which is owned by housing associations. This gives the neighbourhood a mixed character, with both owner-occupiers and social tenants living side by side.

The average WOZ value is €402,000. That is higher than the average for the broader district Buikslotermeer (€380,000), but significantly lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000. For buyers who want to keep the city affordable, that is a relevant difference.

Over the past twelve months, 23 homes were sold in Buikslotermeer-Noord, with an average purchase price of €464,478. Prices ranged from €325,000 to €800,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger properties come onto the market. With an average living area of 92 m², the price per square metre comes to around €5,050. Current asking prices and selling times can be found at the top of this page. Also check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam if you want to compare with other districts.

Living in Buikslotermeer-Noord, Amsterdam

Buikslotermeer-Noord is a typical post-war expansion neighbourhood on the north side of Amsterdam, largely built in the 1960s and 1970s. The buildings mainly consist of porch flats, gallery flats and a smaller share of ground-level terraced houses. They are not architectural gems, but the homes are generally spacious by Amsterdam standards, with decent floor plans and a fair amount of storage space.

The neighbourhood has a quiet, subdued character. You won't find bustling nightlife or trendy shops here, but rather a tidy living environment with wide streets, plenty of greenery and a certain tranquillity that is hard to find in the centre of Amsterdam. Buikslotermeerplein, within walking distance, serves as the local shopping centre with a supermarket, pharmacy, GP and a handful of shops for daily groceries. For a wider range of shops, residents rely on the Boven-IJ hospital area or the centre of Noord.

Accessibility is a strong point. Metro line 52 (the North-South line) takes you via station Noord to Amsterdam Central in about twenty minutes. From the neighbourhood you walk or cycle to the metro stop, and the ferry across the IJ is also an option for cyclists heading to the centre. By car, the A10 is easily accessible via the Coentunnel or the Johan van Hasseltweg. Parking is still reasonably manageable on most streets, although pressure is increasing here too.

Buikslotermeer-Noord has a relatively high number of single-person households (more than 1,100 out of approximately 1,250 homes) and a sizeable group of young adults between 25 and 45. This partly determines the atmosphere: it is not a family neighbourhood par excellence, but certainly not a student district either. Elderly people are also well represented, with over 600 residents aged 65 and older.

Residents appreciate the tranquillity, the space and the affordable prices compared to other Amsterdam neighbourhoods. One resident writes: "You simply have space here, both in your home and on the street. It's not spectacular, but it feels like a real neighbourhood where people know each other." Less positive are some residents about the quality of public space and social cohesion in certain places. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Buikslotermeer-Noord, where you will also find the full resident score and reviews per category.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Loenermark or Rode Kruisbuurt, Buikslotermeer-Noord is slightly greener and quieter. Buikslotermeerplein has more amenities right around the corner, but also a slightly busier streetscape. Those looking for more urban dynamism can look at the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt, although prices there are considerably higher.

Who is a home for sale in Buikslotermeer-Noord interesting for?

Buikslotermeer-Noord primarily appeals to buyers who want to keep Amsterdam affordable without moving all the way to the edge of the metropolitan region. First-time buyers with a budget around €325,000 to €450,000 can seriously look here, although supply is limited and patience is required. Movers looking for space on a realistic Amsterdam budget sometimes find an apartment or terraced house here that would be out of reach elsewhere in the city.

Be honest with yourself about expectations: this is not a bustling inner-city neighbourhood, and the quality of homes varies greatly per complex and state of maintenance. Always have a structural survey carried out, especially on the older apartment buildings. Those who prefer to rent can also look at rental homes in Buikslotermeer-Noord as an alternative. The municipality of Amsterdam publishes up-to-date information on housing and new-build plans in Noord at amsterdam.nl.

What residents say about Buikslotermeer-Noord

Residents generally rate the neighbourhood positively on tranquillity, greenery and affordability, but are more critical on liveliness and amenities. A common sentiment: "For the price you live well here, but don't expect a vibrant neighbourhood life." The scores per category, such as safety, accessibility and greenery, can be viewed on the overview page of this neighbourhood, including all individual resident experiences.

Compare homes for sale in and around Buikslotermeer-Noord

Buurtje.nl bundles the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find on one page anywhere else. This way you can not only see what is for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare the supply in the broader district Buikslotermeer, see what neighbourhoods like Plan van Gool or De Kleine Wereld have to offer, or broaden your search to all homes for sale in Amsterdam.