Homes for sale in Reigersbos 2, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Reigersbos 2, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Reigersbos 2 is smaller than in many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods. Of the 855 homes in the neighbourhood, only 36% are owner-occupied, while 52% are owned by a housing association. This limited owner-occupied segment means that the supply of homes for sale in Reigersbos 2 is relatively scarce. The average WOZ value is €274,000, which is clearly lower than the district average for Reigersbos (€333,000) and well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This makes it one of the more affordable entry points within the city.

Over the past twelve months, 20 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €324,700. Sale prices ranged from €195,000 to €415,000, indicating that both smaller apartments and larger units change hands. With an average sold floor area of 76 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €4,270. That is considerably lower than in central Amsterdam neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel-West. The current supply and the current average asking price can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Reigersbos 2, Amsterdam

Reigersbos 2 is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood in Amsterdam Zuidoost, built in the 1970s as part of the Bijlmermeer. If you walk around here for the first time, you notice the space: wide avenues, lots of greenery between the flats and a scale that feels completely different from the densely built canal districts in the west of Amsterdam. The neighbourhood largely consists of porch flats and gallery flats from that period, but there are also ground-level terraced houses. The architecture is functional and recognisably Bijlmer, with the characteristic honeycomb structure that once made the district famous.

Facilities are present and practical. Reigersbos Shopping Centre is within walking distance and offers a supermarket, a pharmacy and various small shops for daily groceries. For a larger range of shops, the Amsterdamse Poort shopping centre in Amsterdam Zuidoost is a short bike ride away. There are several primary schools in and directly around the neighbourhood, including schools with a diverse pupil population that reflects the character of the district. Reigersbos Sports Park offers space for football and other outdoor sports, and the Gaasperplas area with its beach and recreational lake can be reached by bike within ten minutes.

Accessibility is one of the stronger points of the neighbourhood. Reigersbos metro station on line 54 is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central in about twenty minutes. Via the A9 and the nearby junctions, you are quickly on the A10 ring road and further towards Utrecht or Schiphol. This makes the neighbourhood relatively well located for commuters who work outside Amsterdam.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and affordability compared to other parts of the city. One resident writes: "It is much quieter here than you would expect for Amsterdam, and for the price you live more spaciously here than anywhere else in the city." Criticisms that come up are the outdated appearance of some apartment blocks and the social issues that still play out in parts of the Bijlmer. Read all experiences and scores on the neighbourhood page of Reigersbos 2.

Compared to neighbouring districts within the area, Reigersbos 2 has a slightly lower WOZ level than the district average. Reigersbos 1 and Reigersbos 3 have a similar structure, but can turn out differently in terms of price level and housing supply. A comparison is worthwhile if you are flexible in your search area. More information about the wider district can be found on the page for Reigersbos.

Who is a home for sale in Reigersbos 2 interesting for?

Reigersbos 2 mainly appeals to first-time buyers who want to buy an apartment in Amsterdam affordably. With an entry price from around €195,000 and an average of €324,700, there are options here that simply no longer exist in many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods. Also for people who consciously choose space over location, and who appreciate the Bijlmer for what it is rather than what it once was, this can be a good choice. Families considering buying a home in Reigersbos 2 benefit from the proximity of green spaces and sports facilities.

But be honest with yourself: the supply is limited and homes are sometimes sold quickly. Overbidding occurs here too. Those who want more flexibility can also look at rental homes in Reigersbos 2 as a temporary or structural alternative, because the vast majority of the housing stock here is rental.

What residents say about Reigersbos 2

Residents rate the neighbourhood predominantly positively on accessibility and affordability, while scores for liveability and maintenance of public spaces are somewhat lower. A frequently heard comment: "The metro makes it easy to get into the city quickly, but the neighbourhood itself deserves more attention when it comes to maintenance and safety in some places." Want to read all the reviews and see how the sub-scores compare? Then check the full resident reviews on the page for Reigersbos 2.

Buying in Reigersbos 2 compared with other neighbourhoods

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources and links it to resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Reigersbos 2 with other neighbourhoods in the district via the overview of homes for sale in Reigersbos, or broaden your search to the full range of homes for sale in Amsterdam. Would you also like to see how other districts compare? The Haarlemmerbuurt or Reigersbos 4 are interesting points of comparison. More general information about living and housing in the city can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.