Homes for sale in Gein 4, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Gein 4, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Gein 4 is relatively small: only 25% of the more than 1,550 homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental properties, most of which are owned by a housing association. This limited owner-occupied segment makes supply scarce, but prices are clearly below the Amsterdam average. The average WOZ value in Gein 4 is €348,000, comparable to the district average of Gein (€342,000), but significantly lower than the municipal average of €517,000. This price difference with the rest of Amsterdam is precisely the reason many buyers look here.

Over the past twelve months, 22 homes were sold in Gein 4, with an average purchase price of €396,045. The range ran from €262,500 to €575,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger properties come onto the market. The average sold living area was 77 m², which works out to a price of approximately €5,143 per square metre. The supply mainly consists of porch flats and single-family homes from the 1970s and 1980s. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and the current average asking price.

Living in Gein 4, Amsterdam

Gein 4 is located in the southeastern part of Amsterdam, wedged between the Gein area and the green buffers that separate Southeast from the rest of the city. The neighbourhood has a distinctly quiet character, especially compared to busier Amsterdam districts such as the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel-West. People live here who consciously choose space, greenery and tranquillity, without completely letting go of the city.

The buildings mostly date from the 1970s and 1980s: porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses in a planned layout with plenty of greenery in between. The streets are wide, there is room for playgrounds and cycle routes, and the Gaasperplas recreation area is within cycling distance. Resident Nafienaf describes it aptly: "Gein is a nice, safe and quiet district in a beautiful natural area in Southeast, the most beautiful borough of Amsterdam. It is very child-friendly and easily accessible by car and public transport." That combination of nature and accessibility is what sets Gein 4 apart from many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods.

For daily shopping, residents rely on the shopping centres in the surrounding neighbourhoods, such as shopping centre Geinwijk or the amenities along the Holterbergweg. There are primary schools in the immediate vicinity and there are sports facilities in and around the neighbourhood, partly thanks to the proximity of Gaasperpark. The neighbourhood has a relatively high number of long-term residents: a reviewer who has lived in the neighbourhood for 42 years writes: "It is a safe and quiet neighbourhood" and emphasises that neighbours are there when you need them, even if daily contact is limited. Renske Meems, who has lived there since 1985, sees the neighbourhood gradually changing: "Because more and more newcomers are arriving, it is becoming a cosy, child-rich neighbourhood."

In terms of accessibility, Gein 4 scores well. Metro line 53 (towards Central Station) has stops in the immediate vicinity, and by car, the A9 is quickly reachable. The city centre can be reached by metro in about twenty minutes. Bus connections link the neighbourhood with surrounding shopping centres and other parts of Southeast. Nafienaf also points out that the neighbourhood is wheelchair-friendly and that several shopping centres outside Gein are easily accessible by mobility scooter.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods such as Gein 1 and Gein 2, Gein 4 has a similar character, but each neighbourhood has its own composition of housing types and residents. Those who want to understand the full context of the Gein district will find more background on the entire area there. All neighbourhood scores, demographic data and resident reviews for Gein 4 are collected on the neighbourhood main page of Gein 4.

Who is a home in Gein 4 interesting for?

Gein 4 mainly attracts families and people who have lived in the neighbourhood for a long time and want to buy where they already rent. The combination of relatively low purchase prices for Amsterdam, plenty of greenery and good accessibility makes the neighbourhood attractive for starters who would otherwise have to look outside the city, and for families who want space without paying a fortune. Seniors find peace, flat streets and good public transport connections. The downside is the limited owner-occupied segment: few homes become available, so anyone wanting to buy in Gein 4 must be patient and able to act quickly. Those who are more flexible can also look at rental properties in Gein 4, where supply is larger. Also check out Gein 3 as an alternative in the same district.

What residents say about Gein 4

Residents give Gein 4 an overall score of 9.0 based on three reviews. The highest sub-scores are for safety (9.3), community (9.3) and greenery (9.3). Beauty scores the lowest (8.3), which fits the functional 1970s architecture that is not equally attractive to everyone. Nafienaf gives the neighbourhood a 9.6 and calls it "the most beautiful borough of Amsterdam". All reviews and sub-scores can be read on the page of Gein 4.

Compare homes for sale in and around Gein 4

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and links it to resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Gein 4 with other neighbourhoods in the same district via the overview of homes for sale in Gein, or broaden your search to the full supply of homes for sale in Amsterdam. Want to explore a completely different type of neighbourhood? Then also take a look at the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde. More information about living and housing in Amsterdam can be found at amsterdam.nl.