Homes for sale in Kattenburg, Amsterdam
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House prices and market figures Kattenburg, Amsterdam
Kattenburg is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes are scarce. Of the 785 homes, only 23% are owner-occupied, while 77% are rented, the vast majority (70%) of which are owned by housing associations. This makes the purchase market here limited but not uninteresting. In the past twelve months, 12 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €630,667. The range ran from €299,000 to €775,000, showing that both compact apartments and more spacious homes are available. The average floor area was 73 m², which works out at a price of around €8,640 per square metre.
The WOZ value in Kattenburg is €486,000. That is lower than the district average of Oostelijke Eilanden/Kadijken (€525,000) and also below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, realised selling prices are well above the WOZ value, indicating a market where demand exceeds supply. For current asking prices and availability, see the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Kattenburg, Amsterdam
Kattenburg is one of three artificial islands built by the VOC in the seventeenth century, along with Wittenburg and Oostenburg. That maritime history is still palpable in the neighbourhood, although the physical evidence of it has largely disappeared. The neighbourhood consists largely of post-war porch flats and gallery flats, built in the 1950s and 1960s as social housing. That also explains the high proportion of housing association rentals. Anyone looking for an owner-occupied home here is looking in a neighbourhood that is sober and functional in character, without the polished canal-belt atmosphere of adjacent neighbourhoods.
The location is remarkably quiet for a neighbourhood so close to the centre of Amsterdam. The Marineterrein, which borders the neighbouring Marine-Etablissement, provides a green, open buffer. Water is everywhere: the Kattenburgervaart, the IJ and the surrounding canals give the neighbourhood an island feel that residents appreciate. Yet the immediate shopping infrastructure is limited. For daily groceries, residents rely on the Albert Heijn on Czaar Peterstraat in the Czaar Peterbuurt or shops towards the Kadijken. The Scheepvaartmuseum is literally around the corner and gives the neighbourhood a cultural anchor point.
In terms of accessibility, Kattenburg does surprisingly well. By bike you are at Central Station in ten minutes. Bus lines on Kattenburgerstraat connect the neighbourhood with the centre and North. Parking a car is difficult in some places and paid parking applies in large parts of the neighbourhood. There is no direct motorway connection, but via the A10 ring road you are out of the city in a quarter of an hour. Families with children can go to primary school De Eilanden, which is on the island itself.
The population is relatively young, with the 25-45 age group as the largest group. Single-person households dominate (675 of the households), and only 25% are married. The average income of €30,200 is noticeably below the district average of €42,100 and the Amsterdam average. That reflects the social housing history of the neighbourhood. Those who buy here do so deliberately: for the peace and quiet, the water and the proximity to the centre without the hustle and bustle of the city centre. On the neighbourhood page of Kattenburg you can read what residents themselves say about life here, including scores per category.
Compared to neighbouring Kadijken, which has a livelier shopping offer and more owner-occupied homes, Kattenburg feels quieter and more self-contained. Het Funen and Wittenburg are similar island neighbourhoods each with their own character and housing supply, worth comparing alongside Kattenburg.
Who is a home in Kattenburg interesting for?
Kattenburg attracts buyers who consciously choose peace and water close to the centre, and who do not necessarily need a bustling shopping street on their doorstep. First-time buyers buying an apartment in Kattenburg should reckon with an average selling price of over €630,000 and a limited supply of only a handful of transactions per year. Overbidding is realistic. Movers looking for space sometimes find larger units here, but the stock is small. Those unsure about buying can also look at rental homes in Kattenburg, although these are mainly available through housing associations. The municipality of Amsterdam provides additional information on housing policy and social rental rules via amsterdam.nl.
What residents say about Kattenburg
Residents appreciate Kattenburg mainly for the peace and quiet, the proximity of the water and the feeling of a neighbourhood that is not overrun by tourists. A frequently heard comment: "You live five minutes from the centre but it feels completely different here, much quieter and more like a real neighbourhood." Criticism often focuses on the limited shopping offer directly in the neighbourhood and the parking pressure. See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Kattenburg.
Comparing owner-occupied homes around Kattenburg and the Oostelijke Eilanden
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. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. See the full supply in the surrounding district via owner-occupied homes in Oostelijke Eilanden/Kadijken, or broaden your search to owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam. Would you like a different urban character? Then the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt are good comparison points with a different type of supply and resident profile.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Kattenburg?
The average purchase price in Kattenburg over the past year was €630,667, based on 12 sold homes. The range ran from €299,000 to €775,000. With an average area of 73 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €8,640. Buying a home in Kattenburg therefore requires a substantial budget, especially because supply is limited and overbidding is common.
What is the WOZ value in Kattenburg?
The average WOZ value in Kattenburg is €486,000. This is below the district average of Oostelijke Eilanden/Kadijken (€525,000) and also below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, realised selling prices are significantly higher than the WOZ value, indicating that the market value exceeds the assessed value.
What is it like to live in Kattenburg?
Living in Kattenburg means choosing peace, water, and a down-to-earth, urban character without tourist crowds. The neighbourhood largely consists of post-war porch flats and gallery flats and has a strong housing association character. Residents appreciate the location close to the city centre, the island feel, and the proximity to the IJ. The direct shopping facilities are limited.
Is Kattenburg suitable for first-time buyers?
Kattenburg is accessible in atmosphere, but financially challenging for first-time buyers. With an average selling price of over €630,000 and a minimum price of €299,000, buying an apartment in Kattenburg is only feasible with substantial equity or a high mortgage capacity. Moreover, supply is small: on average, only a handful of homes are sold per year. First-time buyers who are flexible can also look at rental properties or neighbouring districts with more supply.
How accessible is Kattenburg?
Kattenburg is within cycling distance of Central Station, roughly ten minutes. Bus lines on Kattenburgerstraat connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and other districts. By car, the A10 ring road is reachable within a quarter of an hour. Parking in the neighbourhood is paid and can be tight. There is no direct metro or tram stop in the neighbourhood itself.
What types of homes are for sale in Kattenburg?
The owner-occupied housing supply in Kattenburg consists almost exclusively of apartments, often in post-war porch and gallery flats from the 1950s and 1960s. Single-family homes or detached houses are hardly found here. The homes are on average 73 m² in size. Buying a home in Kattenburg therefore almost always means buying an apartment, in a building with a homeowners' association.
Is there green space in the vicinity of Kattenburg?
Kattenburg has little classic park greenery, but the location on the water partly compensates for that. The Kattenburgervaart, the IJ, and the surrounding canals give the neighbourhood an open character. The adjacent Marineterrein offers a green, quiet buffer. For more extensive greenery, residents rely on Oosterpark or Flevopark, both within cycling distance.
