Homes for sale in Nijmegen-Centrum, Nijmegen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Nijmegen-Centrum, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this district suits you.
What does a home in Nijmegen-Centrum cost?
The owner-occupied market in Nijmegen-Centrum is compact but lively. Only 22% of the more than 5,800 homes are owner-occupied; the remaining 78% are rental properties. This limited supply drives up prices: the average purchase price over the past year was €454,219, with a huge range from €185,000 to €7,750,000. The average floor area is 85 m², indicating that apartments dominate the market here. Notably, the WOZ value in the centre is €343,000, slightly below the municipal average of €362,000 for the whole of Nijmegen. This difference is because the centre has many smaller housing units, while the suburbs have more spacious single-family homes. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and the average asking price for the most up-to-date picture.
Living in Nijmegen-Centrum: vibrant, but with rough edges
Anyone considering buying a home in Nijmegen-Centrum should know what they are getting into. This is not a quiet residential area. It is the beating heart of the city, with everything within easy reach but also the associated urban inconveniences. Residents on the neighbourhood page of Nijmegen-Centrum give the area a 6.1 out of 10. Amenities score the highest at 8.8, accessibility gets an 8.0. But green spaces and education both score only 4.2, and safety does not exceed 5.5.
Resident Willem sums it up succinctly: "It's nice to live in the centre, close to everything you need. Only often rubbish on the ground." He also mentions nuisance from homeless people, a point several residents confirm. Ids, who lives in a student house, writes: "Quite a lot of homeless people. Also, my bike was vandalised once. Otherwise, many amenities and nice but small parks." Resident Sus is briefer: "Sometimes not safe." These are honest observations that fit a lively city centre with many bars and restaurants, a large proportion of students (the 15-25 age group has over 4,100 residents) and the associated dynamism.
In terms of amenities, there is little to complain about. In the Stadscentrum you will find the Molenstraat and Marikenstraat with shops, an Albert Heijn and Jumbo within walking distance, and the Waalkade and Kronenburgerpark as green bases. Along the Waal in the Benedenstad it is a bit quieter, with the Lange Hezelstraat as the oldest shopping street in the Netherlands. For primary education, options in the centre are limited; most schools are in surrounding neighbourhoods. Accessibility is excellent: Nijmegen station is a ten-minute walk away, with direct trains to Arnhem (15 minutes), Den Bosch and Schiphol. Bus lines depart from Plein 1944 to all parts of the city. The A73 and A325 are reachable within a few minutes. More information about municipal plans and facilities can be found on the website of the municipality of Nijmegen.
Is Nijmegen-Centrum right for you as a buyer?
Buying an apartment in Nijmegen-Centrum is mainly interesting for singles and couples without children. Over 7,285 households are single-person households; only 10% are married. For families with children, the supply is limited and neighbourhoods such as Nijmegen-Oost or Nijmegen-Midden are more logical options. First-time buyers should take into account overbidding on the scarce supply, plus additional costs such as transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. With an average income of €31,500 in the neighbourhood, a home is not affordable for many current residents. Those who want to remain flexible can also look at rental properties in Nijmegen-Centrum as an alternative.
Searching for a home in the centre of Nijmegen
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you get to know not only the home but also the area. Feel free to compare the centre with nearby neighbourhoods such as Nijmegen-Oud-West or Nijmegen-Zuid, or view the broader supply of homes for sale in Nijmegen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Nijmegen-Centrum?
The average purchase price in Nijmegen-Centrum over the past year was €454,219. Prices vary widely: from €185,000 for a small apartment to €7,750,000 for the most expensive property. The average floor area is 85 m².
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Nijmegen-Centrum?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory or brokerage fees. Expect around 4-6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price.
Is Nijmegen-Centrum suitable for families to buy a home?
The centre is less suitable for families. There are few spacious single-family homes, green space scores low (4.2/10), and primary schools are scarce in the immediate vicinity. Neighbourhoods like Nijmegen-Oost or Nijmegen-Midden offer more space and amenities for children.
How is the accessibility if I buy an apartment in Nijmegen-Centrum?
Accessibility scores an 8.0 among residents. Nijmegen station is within walking distance, with direct trains to Arnhem (15 min), Den Bosch and Schiphol. Buses depart from Plein 1944 and the A73 and A325 are quickly reachable.
What is the WOZ value of homes in Nijmegen-Centrum?
The average WOZ value in Nijmegen-Centrum is €343,000, slightly lower than the municipal average of €362,000. This is because the centre has many smaller apartments. The WOZ value determines your municipal taxes and may differ from the actual purchase price.
It's nice to live in the centre. Close to everything you need. Only often rubbish on the ground. Otherwise, it's all well organised with how the rubbish is collected and such. Could do more about the homeless people, who are quite numerous, sometimes causing a bit of nuisance because they are always begging in the centre. Especially around Molenpoort it's bad. Could do with more intervention as far as I'm concerned. Not nice if you can't walk without being asked for change. You do see police and enforcement quite often in the neighbourhood, but it could be a bit more. Education is not really in the neighbourhood. It's very accessible by public transport, cycling is sometimes a bit difficult since everyone walks on the street in the centre, also outside pedestrian areas (Molenstraat and Zierikstraat). A minor irritation sometimes.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a student house with 8 nice housemates, a reasonably decent house but plagued by mice. Albert Heijn around the corner. But many homeless people there. Also, my bike was vandalised once. Otherwise, plenty of amenities and nice but small parks.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of trouble from certain people
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes not safe
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