Homes for sale in Haarlemmerbuurt, Amsterdam

House prices in the Haarlemmerbuurt: expensive, but measurably higher than the Amsterdam average

The Haarlemmerbuurt is a buyer's market for those who know what they want and are willing to pay a hefty price for it. Only 29% of the more than 5,600 homes are owner-occupied; the rest are rental properties. This limited supply drives up prices. The average WOZ value is €618,000, well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Over the past twelve months, 90 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €863,389. The range runs from €280,000 to €2,675,000, with an average living area of 85 m². These are almost exclusively apartments, often in canal houses or post-war blocks. Single-family homes are scarce. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and the average asking price at this moment.

For comparison: looking at owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam as a whole, the Haarlemmerbuurt is consistently at the top end of the market. This is entirely due to its location, the appeal of the Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat, and its proximity to the city centre.

Living on the Haarlemmerdijk: vibrant, but not always quiet

The Haarlemmerbuurt has a distinct character of its own. The Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat form the backbone of the neighbourhood: a string of independent shops, coffee bars, bakeries and restaurants that give the area a village feel in the middle of the city. Residents appreciate that. On the neighbourhood page for the Haarlemmerbuurt, the area scores a 7.0 based on resident reviews. Amenities score an 8.3 and accessibility even an 8.7. That matches what residents write: "everything at hand, it's the centre because it's centrally located," says one reviewer. Another resident describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood." But there are also caveats. Lily writes: "There is a good atmosphere and many amenities, but vagrants and tourists regularly cause nuisance and the neighbourhood is sometimes unhygienic." Green space scores only a 4.3, and cleanliness a 5.0. If you are looking for peace and greenery, you should know that these are not the neighbourhood's strongest points.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well equipped. Daily shopping can be done at the Albert Heijn on the Haarlemmerdijk or at smaller specialist shops on the street itself. For schools, there are several primary schools in and around the neighbourhood, including in adjacent areas. The Westelijke eilanden and the Westerdokseiland, both accessible via the Westelijke eilanden and the Westerdokseiland, offer a quieter living atmosphere for those seeking it. Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost and Haarlemmerbuurt-West also each have their own character and offerings.

Accessibility is excellent. Central Station is within walking distance, about ten minutes on foot. Several tram and bus lines run along or through the neighbourhood. By car, you can quickly leave the city via the A10 ring road, although parking in the neighbourhood itself is a daily challenge. Cyclists are well off here: the city centre, the Jordaan and the Canal Belt are reachable within minutes.

Who is a home for sale in the Haarlemmerbuurt suitable for?

Living in the Haarlemmerbuurt mainly attracts young professionals and couples without children: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, and more than half of households consist of a single person. Families with children will find less space and greenery here than in suburban areas. Anyone considering buying an apartment in the Haarlemmerbuurt should take into account overbidding, limited supply and additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-starters above the NHG limit) and notary fees. If buying is not feasible now, check out the rental properties in the Haarlemmerbuurt as an alternative.

Buying a home in the Haarlemmerbuurt: how to search effectively

Buurtje.nl combines current housing listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what is for sale but also what the neighbourhood is really like to live in. Also check out similar neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan, Grachtengordel-West or Nieuwmarkt/Lastage for a broader picture of Amsterdam's city centre. More about the municipality can be found on the page for Amsterdam or via the official website of the municipality of Amsterdam.