Homes for sale in Nijmegen-Oost, Nijmegen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Nijmegen-Oost, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Discover which neighbourhood suits you.
What does a home cost in Nijmegen-Oost?
The owner-occupied market in Nijmegen-Oost is well above the Nijmegen average. The average WOZ value here is €462,000, while in the municipality of Nijmegen it is €362,000. That difference of around €100,000 says a lot about the popularity of this neighbourhood. In the past twelve months, 246 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €597,554, with a range from €119,000 to €3,000,000. The average floor area of sold homes was 147 m². The supply varies from compact apartments in neighbourhoods like Bottendaal to spacious detached houses in the villa area around Kwakkenberg. Of the more than 15,500 homes in the neighbourhood, 46% are owner-occupied and 54% are rental properties. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and the average asking price for the most recent situation.
Living in Nijmegen-Oost: student city meets green villa neighbourhoods
Nijmegen-Oost is not a one-size-fits-all area. The neighbourhood stretches from lively Altrade and student-rich Bottendaal to the quiet, wooded edges near Hengstdal and Kwakkenberg. You notice that variation in the atmosphere: on one hand, young families and students populate the terraces on the Berg en Dalseweg; on the other, retirees walk their dogs in Goffertpark or hike the ice-pushed ridge. Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.9 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on 20 reviews. Safety (8.4), accessibility (8.2) and education (8.2) score particularly high. Resident Hannah describes it aptly: "Everything is nearby within walking or cycling distance. Lots of students and young families, very nice. It's always lively, but not too busy." She does note that it can sometimes feel a bit unsafe in the evenings. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Nijmegen-Oost where all resident reviews and neighbourhood data are collected.
In terms of amenities, you are well catered for. Along the Berg en Dalseweg and St. Annastraat you will find supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo), specialist shops, cafés and restaurants. For education, there is a wide choice: primary schools such as Hatertse Hei and Montessori education, and secondary schools like Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen and Kandinsky College. Radboud University and the UMC are in the immediate vicinity, which explains the large group of 15-25 year olds (8,880 residents). There is plenty of green space, with Goffertpark to the west, the forests of Berg en Dal within walking distance, and the floodplains near Ooyse Schependom. Resident Pas gives a 9.2 and writes: "Very green, close to forests, quiet. And in five minutes you're in the city or Groesbeek."
Accessibility is strong. Nijmegen station is a bike ride away (10 minutes from the heart of the neighbourhood) and offers direct trains to Arnhem (15 min), Den Bosch and beyond. Several bus lines, including lines 5 and 8, cross the neighbourhood towards the city centre and university. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway via the S100 and A73. The only downside mentioned by several residents: parking can be a challenge, especially in the densely built-up areas around Galgenveld and Hunnerberg.
Does Nijmegen-Oost suit you as a buyer?
Buying a home in Nijmegen-Oost is interesting for various target groups. First-time buyers find affordable apartments in Bottendaal and Altrade from around €119,000, although you should expect to overbid on popular properties. Movers and families more often focus on the larger family homes in Groenewoud or Hengstdal. In the top segment around Kwakkenberg, villas appear up to €3,000,000. In addition to the purchase price, allow for additional costs: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation costs. With an average income of €37,600 in the neighbourhood and 58% highly educated, competition is fierce. Is buying in Nijmegen-Oost just a bit too expensive? Then also check rental properties in Nijmegen-Oost as an alternative, or explore more affordable neighbourhoods such as Nijmegen-Nieuw-West.
Searching for owner-occupied homes in Nijmegen-Oost using neighbourhood data and reviews
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with genuine resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Feel free to compare Nijmegen-Oost with adjacent neighbourhoods: view the supply in the city centre, discover the possibilities in Oud-West, or check owner-occupied homes in all of Nijmegen. More information about living and life in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Nijmegen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Nijmegen-Oost?
The average purchase price in Nijmegen-Oost over the past year was €597,554, with prices ranging from €119,000 to €3,000,000. The average WOZ value is €462,000, over €100,000 higher than the Nijmegen average of €362,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Nijmegen-Oost?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (sometimes exempt for first-time buyers under 35 up to €510,000), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory fees. Budget around 4-6% of the purchase price for additional costs.
Can I buy an apartment in Nijmegen-Oost?
Yes, especially in neighbourhoods like Bottendaal, Altrade and Galgenveld, apartments are regularly for sale. They start from around €119,000, although most apartments are priced higher. In the outer edges of the district, you will find more single-family homes and detached houses.
How accessible is Nijmegen-Oost?
Nijmegen station is reachable by bicycle in about 10 minutes, with direct trains to Arnhem, Den Bosch and Schiphol. Bus lines 5 and 8 cross the district. By car, via the S100 you quickly reach the A73 towards Venlo or the A325 towards Arnhem.
Is buying a home in Nijmegen-Oost suitable for families?
Nijmegen-Oost is popular with families thanks to good schools (including the Stedelijk Gymnasium and various primary schools), plenty of green space and a safe environment. Residents rate education and safety at 8.2 and 8.4 respectively. Keep in mind that prices are above the Nijmegen average.
My neighbourhood is nice. There are kind people around you and you have people from young to old. There are shops nearby that I can quickly get to as a student, and homes that aren't too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood to live in. Very green. Close to forests. Quiet. And within five minutes in the city or Groesbeek.
Auto-translated to English by AII have a good experience with my neighbourhood. Everything is within walking or cycling distance. Lots of students and young families, very nice. It's always lively, but not (too) busy. Just a relaxed atmosphere. Sometimes it feels a bit unsafe in the evening, I think that's because of the homeless people who then move out of the city centre. I find that less pleasant.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a nasty woman who would interrupt you easily because she is obsessive and wants everything to be in accordance with her interests and favourite.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, close to the city centre. Lots of amenities, variety of residents.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very cosy and pleasant neighbourhood to live in.
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