Homes for sale in Geuzenhofbuurt, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures for Geuzenhofbuurt, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Geuzenhofbuurt is compact but active. Of the 1,083 homes in the neighbourhood, 44% are owner-occupied, while the remaining 56% are rental properties, the vast majority of which are owned by private landlords. In the past twelve months, 56 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €442,580. The range runs from €275,000 to €685,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and more spacious apartments come onto the market. With an average living area of 52 m², this works out at around €8,500 per square metre. That is lower than the average in the wider Geuzenbuurt, where the WOZ value comes to €530,000, and also below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The WOZ value in Geuzenhofbuurt itself is €471,000. The supply mainly consists of apartments, many in porch flats and gallery buildings from the 1960s and 1970s. Current asking prices and the average time on market can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Geuzenhofbuurt, Amsterdam

Geuzenhofbuurt is a quiet, compact residential neighbourhood in the western part of Amsterdam, nestled between the Admiralengracht and the wider Geuzenbuurt. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural highlights or bustling nightlife on the corner, but rather for a certain everyday solidity. The buildings mostly date from the 1960s and 1970s: porch flats, gallery apartments and a limited number of ground-level homes. The streets are clear and well-organised, there is relatively much green space in the inner areas, and it feels quieter than in the adjacent, busier parts of Geuzenbuurt.

For daily shopping, the Jan van Galenstraat is within walking distance, with an Albert Heijn and various smaller shops. Mercatorplein, a bit further east, offers a wider range of shops and a lively market. For green spaces, you can go to Rembrandtpark, which is a short bike ride away and provides a nice outlet for residents with children or a dog. Primary schools in the area can be found along the Jan van Galenstraat and in the adjacent Trompbuurt.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood performs well. Tram line 7 and several bus routes connect Geuzenhofbuurt quickly to the centre of Amsterdam. By bike, you can reach Central Station in twenty minutes. By car, you can quickly get onto the A10 ring road via the Haarlemmerweg or the Kostverlorenkade. Parking is a point of attention in the evenings, but less problematic than in the more densely built neighbourhoods directly along the canal belt.

Residents appreciate the peace, the central location and the feeling of a real residential neighbourhood without tourist crowds. One resident writes: "You notice that people really live here and not just stay. The neighbours know each other, it's quiet but you're in the centre in ten minutes." Criticism sometimes focuses on the outdated appearance of some of the apartment buildings and the limited range of dining options in the neighbourhood itself. On the neighbourhood main page of Geuzenhofbuurt you can read all resident reviews and see the scores per category.

Compared to the adjacent Trompbuurt, Geuzenhofbuurt is slightly greener and quieter in character. The Pieter van der Doesbuurt has a similar structure but is located a bit further from the shopping facilities on the Jan van Galenstraat. Those looking for more urban vibrancy might look more towards the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, but also pay a significantly higher price per square metre there.

Who is a home for sale in Geuzenhofbuurt interesting for?

Geuzenhofbuurt mainly attracts young professionals and couples without children, which is also visible in the demographic composition: 75% of residents are highly educated and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old. With an average purchase price of €442,580 and homes from €275,000, the neighbourhood is also accessible for starters with a solid income, although overbidding is the norm in Amsterdam and you must take into account a final bid above the asking price. The supply is limited: on average, just over four homes change hands per month, so you need to respond quickly. Families needing space will find fewer ground-level homes here. If you do not want to buy immediately, you can also look at the rental properties in Geuzenhofbuurt as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Geuzenhofbuurt

Residents generally rate Geuzenhofbuurt positively, particularly in terms of peace, location and proximity to amenities. The neighbourhood scores strongly on safety perception and accessibility. A common sentiment: "It's an average Amsterdam residential neighbourhood without frills, exactly what I was looking for." Residents are sometimes less enthusiastic about the appearance of public spaces and the lack of a real neighbourhood café or local dining options. All reviews and sub-scores per category are on the Geuzenhofbuurt page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Geuzenhofbuurt

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you will not find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way, you can not only compare homes, but also neighbourhoods. View the full range of homes for sale in Geuzenbuurt for a broader picture of the district, or explore the supply of homes for sale in Amsterdam as a whole. More information about living and life in the city can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam. Those who want to compare Geuzenhofbuurt with other Amsterdam districts can also look at the Grachtengordel-West or the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde for a comparison on price and character.