Homes for sale in Elzenhagen, Amsterdam
Looking for a home to buy in Elzenhagen? Check the current listings on this page, including asking prices and selling times.
House prices in Elzenhagen: well below the Amsterdam average, but rising
Elzenhagen is one of the few neighbourhoods in Amsterdam where buyers can still breathe a little. The average WOZ value is €380,000, well below the municipal average of €517,000. Yet actual sale prices tell a different story: over the past twelve months, 8 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €639,375. The range ran from €420,000 to €800,000, with an average living area of 114 m². This indicates that the market here is not cheap, but more varied than in the historic city centre. Only 24% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental, much of it owned by housing corporations. This significantly limits supply for buyers. Check the current overview at the top of this page for the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Elzenhagen: new-build, motorway noise and a neighbourhood still finding its community
Elzenhagen is a relatively young neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord, built from new-build blocks and terraced houses with a sleek, functional character. The neighbourhood scores a 7.5 on Buurtje.nl, based on resident reviews. Notably high are the scores for accessibility (10.0), safety (8.5) and education (9.0). These are no small details. Resident IM writes: "The neighbourhood is easily accessible from the motorway if you come from northern cities, for example. Nice new houses, the neighbourhood is kept clean. Trees and plants along the road make it a great place for a walk. I also feel reasonably safe here late at night as a woman." That says something about the basic safety and well-maintained appearance of the neighbourhood. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Elzenhagen neighbourhood page.
Less rosy is the social atmosphere. The community score stands at a meagre 4.5. Resident Lars describes it like this: he feels like an outsider, people are not open to a chat and neighbourhood activities feel like a barrier to him. That fits the demographic composition: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, there are relatively many single-person households (1,735 out of over 5,350 residents) and only 25% are married. It is a neighbourhood where people live, but not necessarily live together. Amenities exist but are limited: for daily groceries you rely on supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, and for a wider range of shops you head towards the centre of Amsterdam-Noord or the city centre. The amenities score of 5.5 reflects that honestly.
Accessibility is a strong point. The neighbourhood is conveniently located relative to the A10 and A8, which suits commuters to Zaandam, Haarlem or the centre of Amsterdam. Station Amsterdam Noord provides connections towards Central Station and beyond. Those who enjoy walking will find green spaces along the edges of the neighbourhood, although that aspect scores a 6.0, not particularly high. The sub-neighbourhoods Elzenhagen-Noord and Elzenhagen-Zuid each have their own character; in Elzenhagen-Noord you will find more family homes, while the south is more compactly built. The Nintemanterrein also falls within the neighbourhood and has its own housing types.
For whom is buying in Elzenhagen a good choice?
Elzenhagen mainly appeals to young dual-income couples and small families who want a new-build home with good accessibility, without paying the prices of the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Elzenhagen should take into account limited supply and possible overbidding. Additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for owner-occupiers) and notary fees quickly add up at prices above €600,000. If buying is not feasible now, check out the rental homes in Elzenhagen as a temporary alternative.
Searching for a home to buy in Elzenhagen and surroundings
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what a home costs, but also what it is really like to live in Elzenhagen. Also compare neighbouring districts in Amsterdam or check out alternatives such as the Haarlemmerbuurt, the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. More about living and policy in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home for sale in Elzenhagen?
Over the past twelve months, the average selling price of a home for sale in Elzenhagen was €639,375. Prices ranged from €420,000 to €800,000, with an average living area of 114 m². The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €380,000, which is lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000.
What types of homes are available if you want to buy a home in Elzenhagen?
Elzenhagen consists largely of new-build homes, including terraced houses and apartments. The supply of owner-occupied homes is limited: only 24% of the housing stock is for sale, the rest are rental homes, often from a housing association. This means that supply on the owner-occupied market is relatively scarce.
How accessible is Elzenhagen if you want to live there?
Elzenhagen scores a 10 on accessibility according to residents of the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is directly adjacent to the A10 and A8, convenient for those commuting to Zaandam, Haarlem or Amsterdam city centre. Amsterdam Noord station offers train connections towards Amsterdam Centraal. Residents describe the location as particularly practical, also for those coming from outside the city.
Are there good schools nearby if I am considering buying a home in Elzenhagen?
Education scores remarkably high in Elzenhagen: a 9.0 based on resident reviews. In and around the neighbourhood, there are primary schools that are well-rated. For secondary education, residents rely on schools elsewhere in Amsterdam-Noord or the wider region.
What are the additional costs when buying an apartment in Elzenhagen?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer who will live in the home yourself, you pay 2% transfer tax. At an average price of over €639,000, that quickly amounts to more than €12,000. On top of that come notary costs, valuation costs and possible estate agent fees. Expect an average of 4 to 6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
I just feel like an outsider in the neighbourhood, everyone drives around in big fancy cars and we don't even have a car. People aren't open to a chat and I'm regularly looked at as if I'm not right in the head. Sometimes neighbourhood events are organised but I never want to come because I find the people bloody annoying.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is easily accessible from the motorway if you come from northern cities, for example. Nice new houses, the neighbourhood is kept clean. Trees and plants along the road make it a great place for a walk. As a woman, I still feel reasonably safe here late at night. Station Noord is very close, which is convenient for daily transport.
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