Homes for sale in De Aker, Amsterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in De Aker, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this district suits you.
What does a home in De Aker cost?
De Aker is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are privately owned: 54% are owner-occupied, compared to 46% rented. The average WOZ value is €534,000, slightly above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the average purchase price is €579,237 with an average floor area of 109 m². The range is wide: from €265,000 for a compact apartment to €1,299,500 for more spacious single-family homes. In De Aker you will mainly find terraced houses, semi-detached houses and multi-family homes from the 1990s, supplemented by apartments in the taller blocks. Want to know what is currently for sale and at what asking prices? Check the current overview at the top of this page.
Living in De Aker: spacious, but with caveats
De Aker is located in the western part of Amsterdam, sandwiched between the A5 and the greenery of the Osdorper Binnenpolder. The neighbourhood was built in the 1990s as a Vinex location and you can tell: wide streets, lots of low-rise buildings, private gardens and a fairly straightforward layout. It is one of the few places in Amsterdam where you can still buy a family home with a garden without heading straight towards €800,000. The largest age group is 45 to 65, but with 2,490 children under 15 and 2,580 households with children, it is clearly a family neighbourhood. Schools such as De Achtsprong primary school and the Jozefschool are within walking distance, and for secondary education you can go to the Calandlyceum further on in Nieuw-West.
In terms of amenities, De Aker scores reasonably well. Shopping centre De Aker on Strekkerpad offers an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat and various specialist shops for daily groceries. Osdorpplein, a few minutes away by bike, has a wider range. Accessibility gets a 7.7 from residents and that is justified: De Aker metro station provides a direct connection to the city centre via line 50 (towards Isolatorweg, transfer to the North/South line) and various bus routes run via Osdorp to Station Sloterdijk. By car, you can quickly reach the A10 ring road via the A5. Sloterpark and Sloterplas are within cycling distance and offer space for running or swimming.
But to be honest, residents are not unanimously positive. On Buurtje.nl, De Aker scores a 6.1 out of 10 based on resident experiences. Accessibility and amenities are appreciated (both 7.7), but in terms of cleanliness (4.3) and sense of community (5.0) the neighbourhood falls short. Resident Ria describes the area as a "mixed bag" and notes that it is deteriorating: "People just dump their rubbish and other junk in places where it doesn't belong." Loïs gives a 5.1 and writes that she is often harassed by young people and that there is a lot of litter on the streets. The sub-neighbourhoods De Aker-West and De Aker-Oost differ in atmosphere, so it pays to look carefully at where you buy. Middelveldsche Akerpolder is also worth exploring if you are looking for a bit more peace and quiet. More resident reviews and neighbourhood scores can be found on the De Aker neighbourhood page.
Is De Aker right for you as a buyer?
Buying a home in De Aker is particularly interesting for families who want space at a relatively affordable Amsterdam price, and for movers coming from an apartment who want a garden. First-time buyers with a smaller budget can buy an apartment in De Aker from around €265,000, although you also need to factor in transfer tax (2% or exemption for first-time buyers under certain conditions), notary and valuation costs. Seniors will find ground-floor apartments here. The downside: liveability is under pressure and the sense of community is limited. Looking for an alternative without buying outright? Also check out the rental properties in De Aker. Information about the broader plans for Nieuw-West can be found on the Amsterdam city council website.
Searching for a home in De Aker via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current property listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Living in De Aker is not for everyone. So also compare with other neighbourhoods: check the listings in the Jordaan, the Haarlemmerbuurt or the broader overview of homes for sale in Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in De Aker?
The average purchase price in De Aker over the past year was €579,237, with a range from €265,000 to €1,299,500. The average floor area of sold homes was 109 m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €534,000, slightly higher than the Amsterdam average of €517,000.
What type of homes can I buy in De Aker?
In De Aker you will mainly find terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1990s, supplemented by apartments in multi-family buildings. Buying an apartment in De Aker is possible from around €265,000. For a single-family home with a garden you typically pay more, depending on the size and location within the neighbourhood.
What additional costs are involved when buying a home in De Aker?
In addition to the purchase price, for a home you pay transfer tax (2%, or exemption for first-time buyers under 35 up to €510,000), notary costs, valuation costs and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4-6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price.
How accessible is De Aker in Amsterdam?
De Aker has its own metro station (line 50) that takes you to Amsterdam Central in about 25 minutes. Several bus lines connect the neighbourhood with Osdorp and Station Sloterdijk. By car, you can quickly reach the A10 ring road via the A5. Residents rate the accessibility at 7.7 out of 10.
Is De Aker a good neighbourhood to buy a house for families?
De Aker is a typical family neighbourhood with 2,580 households with children, primary schools within walking distance and relatively spacious homes with gardens. However, residents indicate that the attractiveness and sense of community are disappointing. Living in De Aker offers space, but inform yourself well about the specific area before buying a home.
Used to be a nice neighbourhood but it's going downhill due to people's behaviour, hygiene and antisocial behaviour. People just throw their rubbish and other junk in places where it doesn't belong.
Auto-translated to English by AII am often harassed by young people. There is a lot of rubbish and plastic on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in, could use a bit of sprucing up, but that keeps being postponed by the municipality for various reasons (for 12 years now), giving the neighbourhood a run-down appearance.
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