Homes for sale in Da Costabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Da Costabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Da Costabuurt-Noord is compact but active. Of the approximately 2,719 homes in the neighbourhood, only 31% are owner-occupied, while 68% fall into the rental sector. This limited owner-occupancy percentage makes supply scarce and competition for a suitable home usually fierce. The average WOZ value is €605,000, which is clearly above the Amsterdam average of €517,000 and is in line with the average of the broader Da Costabuurt. This difference says something about the popularity of this part of Amsterdam-West.

Over the past twelve months, 88 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €618,028. The range runs from €299,000 to €1,450,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger apartments come onto the market. With an average living area of 70 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €8,829. These are predominantly apartments in pre-war buildings, occasionally an upper-floor home or maisonette in a characteristic canal-house-style block. For current asking prices and selling times of homes now for sale, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Da Costabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Da Costabuurt-Noord is a densely populated, urban neighbourhood in Amsterdam-West, nestled between the Kinkerstraat, the Bilderdijkstraat and the Kostverlorenkade. It is not a neighbourhood to sample on a Sunday morning; you only really notice what it is like when you cycle through it on a weekday. The streets are lively but not touristy, the facades are pre-war and the trees in the narrower streets give the neighbourhood a certain seclusion that you miss in the city centre.

The population largely consists of 25- to 45-year-olds, with many single-person households and a highly educated workforce. Only 19% of residents are married, giving the neighbourhood a young and individualistic character. Families exist, but they do not set the tone. This is also reflected in the street scene: more a coffee shop with laptops than a playground as a focal point.

For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. The Kinkerstraat has supermarkets, bakeries and specialist shops within walking distance, and the Foodhallen on the former tram depot at Jan Pieterszoon Coenstraat attracts residents and visitors from outside. For a larger range of shops, the Kinkerstraat shopping area is the logical choice. Green space is present but modest: Vondelpark is about five minutes away by bike, Rembrandtpark is slightly further west. For children, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including schools on the Bilderdijkstraat and surrounding streets.

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of Da Costabuurt-Noord. Tram lines 7 and 17 run via the Kinkerstraat towards the centre, and Central Station can be reached by bike in about twenty minutes. De Pijp metro station and Amsterdam Lelylaan station are accessible by bike or tram. By car, the A10 ring road via the Surinameplein exit is a short distance away. Parking is a point of attention: paid parking is the norm and a private parking spot with an owner-occupied home is more the exception than the rule.

Residents appreciate the central location and the liveliness of the neighbourhood, but also criticise the busyness and parking situation. One resident writes: "You live here right in the city, everything is nearby and the atmosphere is pleasant, but don't forget that it is also just Amsterdam: busy, expensive and with little space." More experiences from people who live here can be found on the neighbourhood page of Da Costabuurt-Noord, including scores per category such as safety, green space and facilities.

For those curious about how Da Costabuurt-Noord compares to adjacent areas: the Haarlemmerbuurt has a slightly quieter character with more boutique shops, while the Jordaan is more famous but also more expensive and touristy. The Grachtengordel-West offers canal houses but at significantly higher prices.

Who is an owner-occupied home in Da Costabuurt-Noord interesting for?

This neighbourhood best suits young professionals and dual-income couples who want to live in an urban setting without paying Jordaan prices. Starters with a limited budget find it difficult: the average purchase price of over €618,000 and a price per m² of nearly €8,900 make overbidding more the rule than the exception. Families looking for space would be better off looking at more westerly districts. Those who want to remain flexible can also look at the rental homes in Da Costabuurt-Noord as an alternative. Be honest with yourself about parking: if you need a car daily, that requires extra budget and planning in this neighbourhood.

What residents say about Da Costabuurt-Noord

Residents rate Da Costabuurt-Noord positively on average, with location and facilities as the highest-scoring categories. Safety and parking score lower and regularly come up in comments. One resident describes it as: "The neighbourhood has character and everything is within walking distance, but it can be busy sometimes and you have to get used to the fact that peace is relative here." View all reviews, scores per category and more resident reactions on the overview page of Da Costabuurt-Noord.

Compare owner-occupied homes around Da Costabuurt-Noord

On Buurtje.nl you will find the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources combined in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you will not find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only on price, but also on the character of the neighbourhood. View the broader supply via owner-occupied homes in Da Costabuurt or explore the possibilities in the rest of Amsterdam. If you want to compare other atmospheric Amsterdam districts, the Jordaan and the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde are interesting alternatives. For municipal information about living and permits in Amsterdam, you can visit the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.