Homes for sale in Frankendael, Amsterdam

What does a home in Frankendael cost?

The owner-occupied market in Frankendael is tight. Only 17% of the more than 6,500 homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental (of which 51% is social housing). That limited supply drives up prices. In the past twelve months, 56 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €772,161, with a range of €400,000 to €2,350,000. The average floor area was 88 m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €493,000, slightly below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. That difference is striking given the high transaction prices and says something about the mix of housing types: many post-war apartments alongside a smaller segment of larger single-family homes and townhouses. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.

Living in Frankendael: green, community-oriented and surprisingly well-connected

Frankendael is a neighbourhood that doesn't immediately appear on your radar when you're looking for owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam, but one that pleasantly surprises you as soon as you walk around. The area stretches from Amstelstation in the west to the A10 ring road in the east, with a varied streetscape of pre-war garden suburbs, post-war porch flats and newer complexes in between. Park Frankendael, with its historic country estate and vegetable garden, is the green heart of the neighbourhood. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood an 8.6 out of 10 and particularly appreciate the accessibility (9.0) and sense of community (9.0). A resident of Snelliusstraat describes it aptly: "Cosy, green and community-oriented. Nice neighbours." That community feel is evident in the neighbourhood initiatives around the park and the annual events.

In terms of amenities, the picture is mixed. There are primary schools such as Piet Heinschool and Montessorischool, and the score for education (8.5) confirms that parents are satisfied here. Sportpark Middenmeer offers space for football, tennis and hockey. But a resident of Saar honestly notes that there is "no supermarket in the neighbourhood", which can be inconvenient in daily life. For larger grocery shopping, you rely on the Eerste Oosterparkstraat area or Science Park. Along Middenweg you will find bakeries, a pharmacy and small specialist shops.

Accessibility is one of the strongest points. Station Amstel and Amstelstation are within walking or cycling distance and offer metro, train and tram. Tram line 1 and bus line 41 connect you quickly to the city centre. The A10 is reachable within a few minutes, handy if you need to head towards Schiphol or Utrecht. Within the neighbourhood, you can search specifically by area: Tuindorp Frankendael has a village character with low-rise housing, while Don Bosco has more post-war flats. Julianapark attracts families because of the larger homes and greenery. More about the neighbourhood character, all resident reviews and detailed figures can be found on the Frankendael neighbourhood page.

Is Frankendael right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €772,000, buying an apartment in Frankendael is not a starter option, unless you manage to secure a smaller apartment at the lower end of the market (around €400,000). The neighbourhood suits movers and dual-income earners who want to live urban but also appreciate greenery and peace. Families with young children feel at home in the garden suburb areas. Be prepared for overbidding: the limited supply of owner-occupied homes (17% of the stock) creates competition. In addition to the purchase price, budget for approximately 2% transfer tax, notary costs and possibly valuation costs. Is buying in Frankendael too ambitious? Then also check out rental homes in Frankendael as an intermediate step. The municipality of Amsterdam also regularly publishes information about housing schemes and starter loans.

Searching for owner-occupied homes near Frankendael

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what it's really like to live there. Want to compare? Also check out the supply in the Jordaan, the Haarlemmerbuurt or look more broadly at other neighbourhoods in Amsterdam.