Homes for sale in Dapperbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Dapperbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Dapperbuurt-Zuid is limited in size, but certainly not in price. Only 22% of the more than 2,120 homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied; the rest are rental properties, a large part of which are owned by housing corporations. This makes supply scarce and competition for available properties correspondingly high.

Over the past twelve months, 45 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €584,756. The range runs from €275,000 to €1,250,000, indicating that both compact apartments and larger homes change hands. With an average sold area of 74 m², this works out to a price of approximately €7,900 per square metre. That is slightly below the average of the broader Dapperbuurt, where the WOZ value comes to €521,000 compared to €500,000 in Dapperbuurt-Zuid. Relative to the Amsterdam average of €517,000, this neighbourhood is at the lower end, which is relatively accessible by Amsterdam standards. The supply consists almost exclusively of apartments in pre-war buildings. View the current supply and most recent asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Dapperbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Dapperbuurt-Zuid is a densely populated, lively urban neighbourhood in Oost, directly east of the Singelgracht. The neighbourhood borders the Mauritskade and extends to the Wijttenbachstraat and surrounding area. Its character is distinctly urban and multicultural: on the street you hear dozens of languages, and the Dappermarkt, one of the longest and busiest markets in Amsterdam, is the beating heart. Every weekday and Saturday, stalls here offer vegetables, fish, textiles and street food from around the world. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood.

The buildings consist mainly of closed building blocks from the early twentieth century, with characteristic brick facades and relatively high ceilings. Many homes are situated above shops or catering establishments, which enhances the liveliness on the street but can also bring noise. The inner gardens of the building blocks sometimes offer a quiet counterpart. Large parks are not immediately around the corner: Oosterpark is within walking distance and is the greenest recreational area for residents. This explains the slightly lower score for green space (7.0 out of 10) in resident reviews.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores a perfect 10. Tram lines 3 and 14 run along the Mauritskade and quickly connect the neighbourhood to the city centre and Amsterdam Central Station. Wibautstraat metro station is within cycling distance, and via the Wibautstraat you are quickly on the A10. For daily commuters, this is a comfortable base. By bike, you are in the city centre in ten to fifteen minutes.

Resident Jamila describes the neighbourhood as "full of diversities coming together" and gives it an 8.5. She says her grandmother used to live there and that the Dapperbuurt has always been cosy and welcoming. That continuity and social warmth is something you find less quickly in newer districts. Read more resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Dapperbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood page.

Compared to Dapperbuurt-Noord, the southern part is slightly more compact and closer to the market and shops. Oostpoort, nearby, has a more modern character with new construction and a large shopping centre, but lacks the historical layering of Dapperbuurt-Zuid. Those seeking the liveliness of a true working-class neighbourhood will find it more strongly here than in surrounding neighbourhoods.

Who is a home in Dapperbuurt-Zuid interesting for?

Living in Dapperbuurt-Zuid mainly attracts young professionals and couples, which is also visible in the data: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old and single-person households are the most common. First-time buyers with a solid budget can buy an apartment here in Dapperbuurt-Zuid for less than the Amsterdam average, although overbidding in this segment is more the rule than the exception. Be realistic: with an average sale price of almost €585,000, own capital or a high mortgage is necessary. Families with young children can manage, but the neighbourhood is compact and large single-family homes are rare. Those who doubt whether buying is the right time now can also look at rental properties in Dapperbuurt-Zuid as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Dapperbuurt-Zuid

Dapperbuurt-Zuid receives an overall score of 8.5 out of 10 from residents. The highest sub-scores go to accessibility (10) and amenities (10), which aligns with the central location and the presence of the Dappermarkt and surrounding shops. Safety also scores strongly with a 9.0. Green space (7.0) and education (7.0) are the relatively lower points. Jamila writes: "The Dapperbuurt has always been very cosy and welcoming." View all reviews and sub-scores on the overview page of Dapperbuurt-Zuid.

Compare homes for sale in and around Dapperbuurt-Zuid

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