Homes for sale in Osdorp-Midden, Amsterdam
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Osdorp-Midden and discover if this neighbourhood suits you with resident reviews, price data, and neighbourhood statistics.
What does a home cost in Osdorp-Midden?
The owner-occupied market in Osdorp-Midden is more accessible than in many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods, but it is certainly no longer cheap. The average purchase price over the past year was €482,967, with a range of €220,000 to €775,000. That is well below the Amsterdam average, which is also reflected in the WOZ value: €381,000 compared to €517,000 for the entire municipality. Only 27% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental, most of which is social housing. You will mainly find maisonettes and gallery flats from the 1960s and 1970s, with an average living area of 92 m². Single-family homes are also available, but they are scarcer and sell faster. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Osdorp-Midden: multicultural, functional, and sometimes messy
Osdorp-Midden is a neighbourhood you should not judge on first impressions. It is not an area with picturesque facades or trendy coffee shops. What you do get is a functional, well-connected residential area with many amenities within walking distance. On the Osdorp-Midden neighbourhood page, residents rate the area 6.7 out of 10. Accessibility scores highest at 8.0, and that is accurate: Tussenwater metro station and Sacharovlaan station (line 50, the ring line) take you to Central Station in about 25 minutes. Bus lines 195 and 142 connect to Schiphol and Amstelveen, and the A10 West is reachable within minutes via the Plesmanlaan.
In terms of amenities, residents give a score of 7.6. Osdorpplein shopping centre is the beating heart: you will find Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Kruidvat, and numerous specialist shops. Resident Peter specifically mentions the supermarkets and educational opportunities as plus points. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Klimop and Al Jawhara, and the Calandlyceum secondary school is within cycling distance. Osdorperpark and the green strips along the Tussenmeerweg offer space for walking, although residents rate the greenery at just 6.0, which is barely sufficient. Sportpark De Eendracht is nearby for those who want to play football or tennis.
But there are also clear points of concern. The cleanliness of the neighbourhood receives the lowest score: 5.4. Resident Nadia writes: "There are so often bombs and explosions. And a lot of rubbish thrown on the ground. Constant arguments." She also mentions nuisance from young people on fatbikes. The community score is also on the low side at 5.9. Osdorp-Midden is a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood, which some residents appreciate and others experience as a challenge. Those looking for an owner-occupied home in the Reimerswaal or Botteskerkbuurt areas will find relatively quieter streets, while around Zuidwestkwadrant-Noord it feels more urban. To be honest: this is not a neighbourhood where everything is in order, but it is also not as bad as some newspaper headlines suggest. The municipality of Amsterdam is actively investing in the renewal of Nieuw-West, and you can see this in the new-build projects and redevelopment of public spaces.
Is Osdorp-Midden right for you as a buyer?
With an average income of €32,500 in the neighbourhood and purchase prices starting from €220,000, Osdorp-Midden is one of the few places in Amsterdam where first-time buyers can still buy an apartment without an astronomical budget. A two-room apartment is achievable here for around three hundred thousand. Families with children benefit from the schools and sports facilities, although you should seriously weigh up the nuisance reports. Keep in mind additional costs: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation costs, and for older flats possibly a substantial VvE contribution for maintenance. Overbidding occurs, but less extremely than in the city centre. If you prefer to rent first, you can look at rental homes in Osdorp-Midden, where the social housing supply is large.
Searching for an owner-occupied home in Osdorp-Midden or elsewhere in Amsterdam
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Osdorp-Midden?
The average purchase price in Osdorp-Midden over the past year was €482,967. Prices range from around €220,000 for a smaller apartment to €775,000 for more spacious homes. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €381,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000.
What type of home can I buy in Osdorp-Midden?
The supply consists mainly of apartments in porch and gallery flats from the 1960s and 1970s, with an average floor area of 92 m². Buying an apartment in Osdorp-Midden is the most common option. Single-family homes are also available, but they come onto the market less frequently. Only 27% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.
What are the additional costs when buying a house in Osdorp-Midden?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay 2% transfer tax (or 0% if you are a first-time buyer under 35 and the property is below the threshold), notary fees, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. For older flats in Osdorp-Midden, it is wise to check the homeowners' association (VvE) contribution and the maintenance fund.
How accessible is Osdorp-Midden?
Accessibility is a strong point of the neighbourhood, scoring 8.0 among residents. Metro stations Tussenwater and Sacharovlaan (line 50) take you to Amsterdam Central in about 25 minutes. Bus lines 195 and 142 run towards Schiphol and Amstelveen. The A10 West is quickly reachable via the Plesmanlaan.
Are there good schools and amenities in Osdorp-Midden?
Yes, there are several primary schools in the neighbourhood and the Calandlyceum for secondary education is within cycling distance. Living in Osdorp-Midden also means that the Osdorpplein shopping centre with supermarkets and shops is within walking distance. Residents rate the amenities at 7.6 and education at 6.8 out of 10.
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Auto-translated to English by AIGood neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIHardly any Dutch shops... mostly Muslim. On Tussenmeer 85 there is a squatter's pro-Palestine building... while everything is being done in the neighbourhood to make it nice. The building is full of Palestine flags and hate texts. We want more Dutch shops... For the rest... nice area for walking and cycling. The city is accessible from all sides and everything is well reachable. All shops are present.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quite quiet but sometimes things do happen
Auto-translated to English by AIAdequate/average (not bad, but not fantastic either. Just normal), it's not the best, but no neighbourhood is; things can always change/improve. Plenty of educational opportunities, supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a bit further (15 minutes walk) there's also the centre with all sorts of other amenities such as shops, supermarkets, ice cream shops, restaurants, etc. Many playgrounds, so really family-friendly. However, I must admit that there is little parking space, possibly due to these amenities. Hygiene could also be better; there is often some rubbish on the ground that doesn't belong there, like cans etc. Housing: there are many homes and houses in the neighbourhood, also with private and shared garages, so really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are so often bombs and explosions. And a lot of rubbish thrown on the ground. Constant arguments. Many young people with fitbikes. Almost got run over.
Auto-translated to English by AIVaried. I can't describe it with one word because in some areas it differs greatly from another. One aspect is simply a bit less good, for example there is very little parking space. Other areas are really great, everything is nearby, much is within walking distance, think schools, supermarkets, city centre, restaurants etc. That there is little greenery is not surprising when you live in a neighbourhood. Hygiene could also be better in my opinion, there are many things always on the street while there is a bin just 1 metre away.
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