Homes for sale in Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Frans Halsbuurt and check prices, selling times and neighbourhood data to see if this area suits you.
House prices in Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
The Frans Halsbuurt is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: only 28% of the 1,719 homes are owner-occupied, while 72% are rented out, a large portion of which by private landlords (49%). This makes the supply of homes for sale scarce and competition correspondingly high. The average WOZ value is €586,000, which is clearly above the district average of the Oude Pijp (€558,000) and also well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The neighbourhood thus ranks among the more expensive segments of the city.
In the past twelve months, 25 owner-occupied homes were sold at an average purchase price of €750,360. The range runs from €245,000 to €2,550,000, indicating that both smaller apartments and sizeable upstairs properties change hands. The average living area is 55 m², which works out to a price of around €13,600 per square metre. These are almost exclusively apartments in nineteenth-century buildings, typically with high ceilings but also with the limitations that come with older construction. At the top of this page, you can view the current listings with the most recent asking prices and selling times.
Living in Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
The Frans Halsbuurt lies in the heart of Amsterdam's Pijp district and exudes the character of a densely populated, urban nineteenth-century neighbourhood. The streets are named after Dutch masters, the facades are of red brick, and the pavements are narrow. This gives the neighbourhood a recognisable, historic face, but it also means: little space, many people living close together, and a constant stream of visitors from outside the area.
For that is the downside most often mentioned by residents. One resident describes it as follows: "It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer." That same resident has lived there for a long time but notes that families are increasingly leaving for quieter neighbourhoods. This pattern is visible in the figures: the largest group of residents is aged 25 to 45 (almost half of all 2,640 inhabitants), single-person households dominate, and only 17% are married. This is not a neighbourhood where you automatically end up as a family with young children.
The immediate surroundings do offer amenities. The Albert Cuypmarkt, one of the largest daily markets in the Netherlands, is within walking distance and serves as the neighbourhood's daily amenities axis. Along the Ferdinand Bolstraat you will find supermarkets, bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants in abundance. For green space you have to walk a bit further: the Sarphatipark, in the eponymous Sarphatiparkbuurt, is the nearest green lung. The resident score for green space is therefore low: a 3.0 out of 10. Schools are available in the wider area; the education score stands at 6.0.
Accessibility scores better: a 7.0. Tram lines 3, 4 and 12 run through or past the neighbourhood, and De Pijp metro station (line 52) is within cycling distance. Amsterdam city centre can be reached in ten to fifteen minutes. By car, parking is a challenge, as in most Amsterdam city centres. The neighbourhood has no direct motorway connection, but via the A10 ring road you are there relatively quickly.
Compared to neighbouring areas such as the Gerard Doubuurt or the Hemonybuurt, the Frans Halsbuurt is busier and more touristy. The Hercules Seghersbuurt, slightly further west, has a somewhat quieter profile. For those who appreciate the liveliness and accept the drawbacks, the neighbourhood offers an authentic urban living environment. For more background, neighbourhood data and all resident reviews, see the Frans Halsbuurt information page.
Who is a home for sale in Frans Halsbuurt interesting for?
The Frans Halsbuurt mainly attracts young starters and single professionals who want to live centrally and appreciate urban dynamics. With an average purchase price of €750,360 and a price per m² of around €13,600, buying an apartment in Frans Halsbuurt is not a budget purchase. Starters often need existing equity or a high income to get a foothold. The average household income in the neighbourhood is €54,700, higher than the Amsterdam average of €44,276. Families looking for space and quiet would do better to look at other districts. Those who want to explore renting as an alternative can find the available supply on the page rental homes in Frans Halsbuurt. As a buyer, be prepared for limited supply, quick decisions and bids above the asking price.
What residents say about the Frans Halsbuurt
The overall rating based on resident reviews stands at 4.4 out of 10. Accessibility scores the highest with a 7.0, while housing (1.0) and green space (3.0) score the lowest. One resident writes: "I've lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy." That is an honest signal for potential buyers: the charm of older construction comes with maintenance issues. Read all reviews and sub-scores on the neighbourhood page of the Frans Halsbuurt.
Compare homes for sale in and around the Frans Halsbuurt
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare the Frans Halsbuurt with other neighbourhoods in the Oude Pijp or look more broadly at popular residential areas such as the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt. For a complete overview of all homes for sale in Amsterdam you can also search and filter at municipality level. More information about living and residing in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Frans Halsbuurt?
The average purchase price in Frans Halsbuurt over the past twelve months was €750,360, based on 25 sold homes. The range runs from €245,000 to €2,550,000. With an average living area of 55 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €13,600. Buying a home in Frans Halsbuurt therefore requires a substantial budget, especially given the limited supply and competition for popular properties.
What is the WOZ value in Frans Halsbuurt?
The average WOZ value in Frans Halsbuurt is €586,000. This is higher than the average for the Oude Pijp district (€558,000) and clearly above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The neighbourhood thus belongs to the more expensive segments of Amsterdam, which is also reflected in the realised sale prices.
What is it like to live in Frans Halsbuurt?
Frans Halsbuurt is a lively, densely populated 19th-century neighbourhood with many bars, restaurants, tourists and a bustling street life. Residents appreciate the central location and accessibility, but complain about tourist crowds, noise pollution and the condition of older homes. The overall resident score is 4.4 out of 10, with accessibility as the highest sub-score (7.0) and housing as the lowest (1.0). Living in Frans Halsbuurt is urban and intense, not quiet or green.
Is Frans Halsbuurt suitable for families with children?
The neighbourhood has relatively few families: only 17% of households are married and the 0-15 age group numbers just 190 people out of 2,640 residents. Residents indicate that families with children are increasingly leaving due to the crowds, noise and limited home size. For families seeking space and quiet, neighbourhoods such as Sarphatiparkbuurt or districts outside the ring may be a better choice.
How accessible is Frans Halsbuurt?
Accessibility is the neighbourhood's strongest asset, with a resident score of 7.0. Tram lines 3, 4 and 12 connect the neighbourhood to the city centre and other districts. De Pijp metro station (North-South line) is a short bike ride away. The city centre can be reached in ten to fifteen minutes. Parking by car is difficult and expensive, as in most Amsterdam city centres.
What type of homes are for sale in Frans Halsbuurt?
The supply consists almost exclusively of apartments in 19th-century buildings, often with high ceilings and characteristic details. The average size is 55 m², making the homes relatively compact. Single-family homes or detached houses are hardly available. Older construction sometimes brings maintenance issues, such as damp and sound transmission between floors. If interested, always have a structural survey carried out.
What are the known disadvantages of buying an apartment in Frans Halsbuurt?
Residents frequently mention nuisance from tourists, pubs and restaurants, especially in the summer months. Homes are often small and noisy, and older buildings can suffer from damp and mould problems. In addition, the supply of owner-occupied homes is scarce, only 28% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, meaning you have to act quickly and possibly bid above the asking price. The score for green space is low (3.0), as parks are not immediately around the corner.
Have lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy. Many people with kids are moving elsewhere. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer.
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