Homes for sale in Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam

House prices in Cornelis Schuytbuurt are among the highest in Amsterdam. Over the past twelve months, 31 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €2,670,645. The range runs from €635,000 to €9,100,000, indicating that the supply varies widely: from compact apartments to spacious townhouses. With an average living area of 162 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €16,480. That is significantly above the average of the Museumkwartier (WOZ €1,175,000) and well above the Amsterdam average (WOZ €517,000). The WOZ value in Cornelis Schuytbuurt is €1,489,000, underscoring the neighbourhood's character as one of the most expensive residential areas in the Netherlands. Approximately 55% of homes are owner-occupied, 45% are rented, with only 2% rented out via a housing association. The supply consists mainly of pre-war apartments and maisonettes in stately building blocks. For current asking prices and available properties, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam

Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a quiet, green neighbourhood in the heart of Amsterdam's Museumkwartier, situated between the Vondelpark side and Beethovenstraat. The neighbourhood takes its name from the street that runs through it, and once you live there, you know it is one of the most sought-after addresses in the city. The buildings largely date from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: wide streets with stately townhouses, elegant apartments with high ceilings and many original details. The streetscape is well-maintained and the atmosphere is subdued, almost village-like by Amsterdam standards.

Vondelpark is literally around the corner. Residents walk through it daily, walk their dogs or cycle through it on their way to work. One resident aptly describes it: "It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and plenty of supermarkets." That combination of green space and urban amenities is precisely what makes the neighbourhood so attractive. The score for green space is therefore a perfect 10 out of 10.

For daily groceries, there are several options within walking distance: the Albert Heijn on Overtoom, the Marqt in Johannes Vermeerstraat and various specialist shops in the nearby P.C. Hooftbuurt. P.C. Hooftstraat itself, with its luxury shops and restaurants, is a five-minute bike ride away. For families, the neighbourhood is well-equipped with primary schools, including the Openbare School Cornelis Schuyt and several other schools within cycling distance. The education score is 7 out of 10, which is a decent score for Amsterdam.

Accessibility is good, although the neighbourhood is not directly next to a metro station. Trams 2 and 12 run via Overtoom and Amstelveenseweg and take you to Leidseplein or Central Station in about ten minutes. By bike, you are in the city centre in a quarter of an hour. The A10 motorway is accessible via Amstelveenseweg. Parking in the neighbourhood is regulated and can be difficult; residents with a car would do well to check the parking standards in advance via the municipality of Amsterdam. The accessibility score from residents is 8 out of 10, which is realistic given the tram and cycle connections.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Concertgebouwbuurt and Vondelpark-Oost, Cornelis Schuytbuurt is slightly quieter and less commercial. The overall resident rating is 8.4 out of 10. High scores are for community (9), housing (9) and beauty (9). Amenities and education score slightly lower (both 7), which is in line with the more exclusive, less bustling nature of the neighbourhood. More resident reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the Cornelis Schuytbuurt neighbourhood page.

Who is a home for sale in Cornelis Schuytbuurt interesting for?

Buying in Cornelis Schuytbuurt is reserved for buyers with a substantial budget. With an average transaction price of over 2.6 million euros and an entry price from €635,000 for the smallest segment, first-time buyers are virtually out of luck here without significant personal assets or family capital. The neighbourhood mainly attracts wealthy families, expats in senior positions and movers who have built up equity elsewhere. The high average income of €113,100 and the proportion of highly educated people at 70% outline the profile of the typical resident. Would you like to explore the neighbourhood first without buying immediately? Then also check out the rental properties in Cornelis Schuytbuurt as an alternative. Keep in mind that supply is limited and that overbidding is common in this segment.

What residents say about Cornelis Schuytbuurt

The neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10 based on resident reviews. The highest subscores are for green space (10), community (9), housing (9) and beauty (9). Safety and accessibility both score an 8, while amenities and education come in at 7. One resident writes: "It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and plenty of supermarkets." That score of 7 for amenities is fair: the neighbourhood is not the most bustling, but has everything you need daily. Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Cornelis Schuytbuurt.

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