Homes for sale in Da Costabuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

House prices in Da Costabuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Da Costabuurt-Zuid is compact but active. Of the 1,476 homes in the neighbourhood, only 32% are owner-occupied, while 68% are rented, partly by housing associations (22%) and partly by private landlords (46%). This limited owner-occupancy percentage means that supply is scarce and that popular properties are often bid above the asking price.

The average WOZ value in Da Costabuurt-Zuid is €509,000. That is slightly higher than the average of the surrounding Van Lennepbuurt (€478,000) and just below the municipal average of Amsterdam (€517,000). The neighbourhood thus positions itself firmly in the middle segment of the Amsterdam market.

Over the past twelve months, 47 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €551,787. The range runs from €295,000 to €1,345,000, indicating that both smaller apartments and larger homes change hands. With an average living area of 55 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €10,030. These are almost exclusively apartments, as is common in this part of Amsterdam-West. View the current supply and most recent asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Da Costabuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Da Costabuurt-Zuid is a compact, urban neighbourhood in the heart of Amsterdam-West, wedged between the Kinkerstraat, the Da Costakade and the area around Surinameplein. The buildings largely date from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: closed building blocks with porch flats and maisonettes, interspersed here and there with a renovated property or a newer apartment complex. The streets are narrow, the facades sometimes a bit worn but also full of character.

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and students. More than half of the 2,245 residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and single-person households are by far the most common, with 1,050 units. The high level of education (68% highly educated) and a labour participation rate of 70% are consistent with this. It is a neighbourhood that people consciously choose: central, lively and easily accessible, without the tourist hustle and bustle of the canal belt.

The Kinkerstraat is the backbone of daily life. Here you will find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Dirk, a range of small shops, eateries and coffee shops. Bellamyplein and the area around the Da Costakade offer a bit more space and greenery in an otherwise densely built-up environment. This explains the relatively low score for green space (6.0 out of 10) in resident reviews: those looking for a spacious garden or a park around the corner will be disappointed here. Vondelpark is accessible by bike, but not literally on your doorstep.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores excellently: a 9.0. Tram 7 and tram 17 run along the Kinkerstraat towards the city centre and Sloterdijk. Isolatorweg metro station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station are quickly reachable by bike or tram. Via the Surinamekade you are also quickly on the A10 ring road. For daily travel by bike, the location is almost ideal: the city centre, the Jordaan and the Haarlemmerbuurt are a five to ten-minute bike ride away.

Resident Bibi, who has lived in the neighbourhood her whole life, describes it aptly: "There is often a nice atmosphere and I feel safe walking the streets. You are always greeted kindly by the neighbours." This social cohesion is striking for a neighbourhood with so many single-person households. The safety score of 9.0 and the amenities score of 9.0 confirm this picture. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Da Costabuurt-Zuid neighbourhood main page.

Those who compare the neighbourhood with neighbouring areas will notice that Da Costabuurt-Zuid has a somewhat denser and more urban character than the Borgerbuurt a bit further away, where the buildings are a bit more spacious. The Lootsbuurt borders it directly and offers a similar profile. Those looking for more space and a slightly lower price level can also look at homes for sale in Van Lennepbuurt, the overarching district of which Da Costabuurt-Zuid is a part. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Is a home in Da Costabuurt-Zuid right for you?

Da Costabuurt-Zuid is primarily interesting for young starters and movers who want to live in an urban environment with everything within easy reach. The average income in the neighbourhood is €46,800, slightly higher than the Amsterdam average, indicating that the neighbourhood is financially feasible for people with a modal to above-modal income, provided they take into account bidding above the asking price. With an average sale price of €551,787 and a price per m² of over €10,000, buying an apartment in Da Costabuurt-Zuid is no small decision. Families who need space will find that 55 m² on average is tight. For them, it is worth also looking at homes for sale elsewhere in Amsterdam or similar districts such as the Haarlemmerbuurt. Those who want to rent as an intermediate step or alternative can find the supply on the page rental homes in Da Costabuurt-Zuid.

What residents say about Da Costabuurt-Zuid

Da Costabuurt-Zuid receives an overall score of 8.0 out of 10, based on resident reviews. The highest scores go to safety (9.0) and accessibility (9.0), followed by amenities (9.0). Green space scores the lowest with a 6.0, which fits the dense, urban character of the neighbourhood. Resident Bibi writes: "I have lived in this neighbourhood my whole life and am very happy here. There is often a nice atmosphere and I feel safe walking the streets." View all reviews and sub-scores on the neighbourhood main page of Da Costabuurt-Zuid.

Compare homes for sale around Da Costabuurt-Zuid

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines it with resident scores and neighbourhood data, so that you not only search for a home but can also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. In addition to Da Costabuurt-Zuid, you can also look at the Lootsbuurt or the Borgerbuurt for similar supply in the same district. Those who want a broader picture of Amsterdam-West and the surrounding area can also explore the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel-West for a comparison of atmosphere, price and supply.