Homes for sale in Overtoomse Veld, Amsterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Overtoomse Veld, Amsterdam. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and read resident reviews.
What does a home in Overtoomse Veld cost?
The owner-occupied market in Overtoomse Veld is relatively small: only 20% of the more than 6,145 homes are owner-occupied, while 80% are rental properties. This significantly limits supply. The average WOZ value is €418,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, actual transaction prices tell a different story. In the past twelve months, 82 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €564,604, ranging from €109,500 to €895,000. The difference between WOZ and sale price shows that bidding is fierce. Most owner-occupied homes are apartments with an average floor area of 85 m². Detached or terraced houses are scarce. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.
Living in Overtoomse Veld: diversity, green spaces and an honest story
Overtoomse Veld is located in Amsterdam Nieuw-West and has a character that cannot be captured in a single word. The neighbourhood scores a 6.2 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on resident experiences. That is not a top score, but the nuance lies in the details. Residents particularly appreciate the green spaces (7.7) and accessibility (7.0), while cleanliness (3.7) and housing (5.0) clearly lag behind. Resident Joram Fransen sums it up well: "Nieuw-West doesn't have a very good reputation, which is partly justified but partly exaggerated. Yes, occasionally you hear an explosion, which is certainly not pleasant, but when you walk through the neighbourhood there is also a lot of diversity and I almost never feel unsafe." On the Overtoomse Veld neighbourhood page you can read all reviews and scores per category.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is reasonably well-equipped. Along the Postjesweg and Jan Evertsenstraat you will find various supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn and Turkish and Moroccan shops that reflect the multicultural character. Rembrandtpark borders the neighbourhood directly and offers space for running, picnicking or walking the dog. In Rembrandtpark-Noord and the southern part of the park you benefit most from this. For primary education, there are several schools in the area, such as Corantijnschool and Slotermeerschool, and the score for education (7.0) confirms that parents are reasonably satisfied here. Resident Tom, who has lived there for a long time, calls the neighbourhood "cosy and welcoming" but notes that it is sometimes "a bit dirty with rubbish on the street" and that more amenities are needed.
Accessibility is a strong point. Jan van Galenstraat metro station (line 50) and tram lines 7 and 13 take you to the city centre within a quarter of an hour. The A10-West is quickly reachable via Jan van Galenstraat, which is handy if you commute by car. Within the neighbourhood, the areas differ: Overtoomse Veld-Noord is closer to the ring road and the hospital, while the Johan Jongkindbuurt has a quieter, more residential atmosphere. The average income in the neighbourhood (€36,700) is well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276, which fits the profile of a neighbourhood where many starters and young professionals settle.
Is Overtoomse Veld right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of €564,604 and many apartments around 85 m², the neighbourhood is particularly interesting for starters and singles. The largest group of residents is aged 25 to 45, and almost half of all households are single-person. If you want to buy an apartment in Overtoomse Veld, be prepared for overbidding and additional costs such as transfer tax (2%) and notary fees. The limited supply of owner-occupied homes means you need to act quickly. Families looking for more space would be better off looking towards the area around the Lucas Andreas Hospital, or consider a rental home in Overtoomse Veld as an interim solution. Be honest about your budget: the lower limit of €109,500 concerns small studios or garage boxes, not full-fledged family homes.
Searching for owner-occupied homes in Overtoomse Veld and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a home but also get to know the area. Feel free to compare Overtoomse Veld with other neighbourhoods: for example, check the supply in the Haarlemmerbuurt, the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. Or view the total overview of owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam. More about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Overtoomse Veld?
The average purchase price in Overtoomse Veld over the past year was €564,604. Prices vary widely, from €109,500 to €895,000, depending on the type of property and its location within the neighbourhood. Most transactions involve apartments averaging 85 m².
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Overtoomse Veld?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for a primary residence), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly appraisal fees and advisory costs. Expect around 4 to 6% in buyer's costs on top of the purchase price.
How does the WOZ value of homes in Overtoomse Veld compare to Amsterdam?
The average WOZ value in Overtoomse Veld is €418,000. That is well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, actual selling prices are higher due to overbidding in the tight housing market.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Overtoomse Veld?
Overtoomse Veld is well accessible by public transport. Jan van Galenstraat metro station (line 50) and tram lines 7 and 13 take you to the city centre within a quarter of an hour. The A10-West is quickly reachable via Jan van Galenstraat for motorists.
What type of homes can I buy in Overtoomse Veld?
The supply consists largely of apartments, often in post-war apartment blocks. Only 20% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, the rest is rental. Buying an apartment in Overtoomse Veld usually means a porch flat or gallery flat of around 85 m². Single-family homes are scarce.
My experience is that the neighbourhood still needs to be clean.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in Nieuw-West in Amsterdam. It doesn't have a very good reputation, which is partly justified but partly not so bad. Yes, every now and then you hear an explosion, which certainly isn't pleasant, but when you walk through the neighbourhood there's also a lot of diversity and I almost never feel unsafe (though that doesn't say much as a 1.90m man). Furthermore, it can be very cosy and there's a lot of greenery in the area, which is also very nice. The buildings are ugly, but I can live with that. The street is also very dirty, because apparently nobody cares about nature and the streetscape, so everything gets thrown on the street. In terms of amenities, there's enough, but if I need clothes, for example, I have to go to the city centre, so that's why it's not rated very high but still sufficient. The city centre is (by Amsterdam standards) fortunately not very far to cycle and there's also a train station nearby and the metro goes there too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA good experience I've lived here for a long time sometimes a bit dirty with rubbish on the street but overall quite positive just maybe more facilities and better hygiene
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