Homes for sale in Geuzenveld, Amsterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Geuzenveld, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this district suits you.
What does a home in Geuzenveld cost?
Geuzenveld is a neighbourhood where buying is still relatively affordable by Amsterdam standards. The average WOZ value is €393,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 105 homes were sold for an average purchase price of €462,200. The range runs from approximately €280,000 to €795,000, with an average living area of 83 m². Only 28% of the more than 7,100 homes are owner-occupied; the rest are rental (of which 61% is social housing). The supply mainly consists of porch flats and gallery flats from the 1950s and 1960s, supplemented by newer single-family homes and a handful of recent new-build apartments. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Geuzenveld: lots of green, but little sense of community
Geuzenveld is located in Amsterdam Nieuw-West and has the typical character of the post-war garden city concept: wide avenues, lots of green and spacious layouts between the residential blocks. Eendrachtspark and the green strips along Sloterplas are within walking distance and give the neighbourhood a surprisingly spacious feel. Residents on the Geuzenveld neighbourhood page rate the area 6.3 out of 10. Notable are the high score for green space (8.0) and the low score for sense of community (5.0). One resident sums it up aptly: "Little interaction with neighbours, don't like walking on the street in the evening. But plenty of shops and green." That honesty is recognisable. During the day the neighbourhood feels lively enough, but in the evening it is quiet in some places and not all residents feel equally safe (safety score: 6.0).
In terms of amenities, Geuzenveld scores well. Osdorpplein shopping centre is within cycling distance and offers, among others, an Albert Heijn, Lidl, Kruidvat and various specialist shops. In the neighbourhood itself you will find smaller supermarkets and a library. For primary education there are several schools, including Corantijnschool and Brede School Geuzenveld. Sportpark Ookmeer is on the edge of the neighbourhood with football club SV Kadoelen and tennis courts. In the Eendrachtspark area you benefit from the park of the same name, while the Dudokbuurt is known for its characteristic post-war reconstruction architecture.
Accessibility scores a 7.0 from residents and that is accurate. Sloterdijk metro station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk station are accessible via bus line 21 and tram line 13, and by bike you are there in a quarter of an hour. The A10 West is quickly reachable via the Henk Sneevlietweg. To the centre of Amsterdam you travel by public transport in about 25 to 30 minutes. The municipality is investing heavily in public space and housing improvement in the coming years through the Nieuw-West programme; more information can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Is Geuzenveld right for you as a buyer?
Buying a home in Geuzenveld is particularly interesting for first-time buyers and young families who want to stay within Amsterdam but don't want to pay top dollar. With an average purchase price of €462,200 and apartments from around €280,000, buying an apartment in Geuzenveld is much more achievable than in the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. Do keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% or exemption for first-time buyers up to €510,000), notary and valuation costs. Overbidding occurs, but less extreme than in the centre. Honestly, the limited sense of community and the evening atmosphere are points to consider. Looking for more flexibility? Then also check rental homes in Geuzenveld as an alternative.
Searching for a home in Geuzenveld via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what it's really like. Compare homes in Geuzenveld with the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as de Haarlemmerbuurt or view the broad overview of homes for sale in Amsterdam. This way you make a well-informed choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Geuzenveld?
The average purchase price in Geuzenveld over the past year was €462,200, with a range from €280,000 to €795,000. The average living area is 83 m². Buying a home in Geuzenveld is therefore significantly cheaper than the Amsterdam average.
What type of homes can I buy in Geuzenveld?
The supply mainly consists of porch and gallery flats from the 1950s and 1960s, supplemented by single-family homes and some newly built apartments. Only 28% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, so the supply is more limited than in neighbourhoods with more owner-occupied homes.
How is the accessibility if I consider buying a home in Geuzenveld?
Geuzenveld is well accessible via bus line 21 and tram line 13 towards Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. The A10 West is nearby via the Henk Sneevlietweg. By public transport, you can reach the centre of Amsterdam in 25 to 30 minutes.
What is the WOZ value in Geuzenveld compared to Amsterdam?
The average WOZ value in Geuzenveld is €393,000, while the municipal average of Amsterdam is €517,000. This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable for buying an apartment in Amsterdam.
What additional costs should I consider when buying a home in Geuzenveld?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2%, or exemption for first-time buyers for homes up to €510,000), plus notary costs, appraisal costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4 to 6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price.
Little interaction with neighbours, I don't like walking on the street in the evening. But plenty of shops and greenery.
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