Homes for sale in Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures for Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Scheldebuurt-West is compact but expensive. Of the 2,285 homes in the neighbourhood, only 29% are owner-occupied, while 71% are in the rental sector. This limited supply of homes for sale leads to firm prices: over the past twelve months, 39 homes were sold at an average sale price of €883,077. Prices ranged from €550,000 to €1,300,000, with an average living area of 99 m². This works out to a price per square metre of approximately €8,920. The average WOZ value is €679,000, slightly above the district average for Scheldebuurt (€677,000) and well above the Amsterdam municipal average of €517,000. Scheldebuurt-West is thus one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. The supply consists largely of pre-war apartment buildings and porch flats, supplemented by a few larger upper and lower homes. Would you like to know which homes are currently for sale and what the current asking prices are? Check the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam

Scheldebuurt-West is located in the southern part of Amsterdam, in the neighbourhood that Amsterdammers simply call the Rivierenbuurt. The streets are wide, the trees have been there for decades, and the architectural style is predominantly 1930s with the typical red brick, tall windows and ornate facades that you often see in this part of the city. It is not a neighbourhood that shouts for attention, but that is precisely what makes it attractive for people who want to live in the city without the hustle and bustle of the canal belt.

The atmosphere is quiet yet lively. Along the Scheldestraat and the surrounding streets you will find small speciality shops, a bakery, a butcher and various lunchrooms side by side. For daily groceries you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: there are several supermarkets within walking distance, including branches on the Rijnstraat, the main shopping street of the district. Amstelpark and Martin Luther Kingpark are within cycling distance and offer green space for a walk or an afternoon outdoors. Residents give green space a score of 8.0, indicating that there is sufficient greenery in the immediate vicinity, although it is not the most park-rich neighbourhood in Amsterdam.

The neighbourhood is well set up for families. There are several primary schools in and directly around the neighbourhood, and residents rate education at 9.0, the highest sub-score after accessibility. Resident Tineke has lived in the neighbourhood for nineteen years and describes it as a "child-friendly, cosy village" where neighbours know each other and neighbourhood activities are regularly organised. Her children went to school here and built a circle of friends on the street. That feeling of a close-knit community in a big city is something you don't find everywhere in Amsterdam.

Accessibility scores a 9.0 and that is justified. RAI metro station and tram lines in the area connect the neighbourhood quickly with the city centre and Amsterdam Zuid. By bike you can reach Leidseplein in twenty minutes. For motorists, the A10 is easily accessible via the exits at Amsterdam RAI. Parking, as in many parts of Amsterdam, is paid and sometimes a challenge to find.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Scheldebuurt-Midden and Scheldebuurt-Oost, Scheldebuurt-West has a slightly quieter character and less through traffic. The Wielingenbuurt directly to the south seamlessly adjoins it and has a similar appearance. More information about the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and district data, can be found on the page for Scheldebuurt-West.

Who is a home for sale in Scheldebuurt-West interesting for?

Families looking to buy a home in Scheldebuurt-West will find a neighbourhood with good schools, a close-knit community and plenty of space for children. Upsizers with a solid budget, because buying in Scheldebuurt-West really only starts above €550,000, are most at home here. First-time buyers will find it difficult: supply is scarce and competition is high, making overbidding almost inevitable in practice. Seniors who appreciate peace and good amenities will also find their place here. Is buying financially not feasible? Then check the supply of rental homes in Scheldebuurt-West as an alternative.

What residents say about Scheldebuurt-West

Residents give Scheldebuurt-West an average of 8.1 out of 10. The highest scores go to accessibility (9.0), education (9.0) and amenities (9.0). Housing scores the lowest at 6.0, which is probably related to the limited supply of homes for sale and the high prices. Resident Tineke sums up the atmosphere aptly: "It's a cosy village, most people know each other." She has lived there for nineteen years and emphasises the good neighbourly contacts and neighbourhood activities. Read all reviews and sub-scores on the page for Scheldebuurt-West on Buurtje.nl.

Compare homes for sale in and around Scheldebuurt-West

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented by neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Would you like a broader picture of the market? Then check the homes for sale in Scheldebuurt as a whole, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as the Veluwebuurt and Kop Zuidas. For a comparison with other popular Amsterdam districts, you can also look at the supply in the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt. More general information about living and permits in the city can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam. Also check the complete overview of homes for sale in Amsterdam for a full market picture.