Homes for sale in Slotervaart-Noord, Amsterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Slotervaart-Noord, including asking prices, selling times, and honest resident reviews.
House prices in Slotervaart-Noord: below the Amsterdam average, but not cheap
The owner-occupied market in Slotervaart-Noord is relatively small. Of the 3,300 homes in the neighbourhood, only 34% are owner-occupied, the rest are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations (42%). The average WOZ value is €458,000, which is noticeably lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This makes buying in Slotervaart-Noord slightly more affordable than in many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods, although it remains a significant investment. Over the past twelve months, 25 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €506,200 and an average living area of 76 m². The range runs from €335,000 to €950,000, indicating a diverse supply. These are mainly apartments, consistent with the post-war architectural style of the neighbourhood. See the current listings and the average asking price at the top of this page.
Living in Slotervaart-Noord: well-connected, but honest about the shortcomings
Slotervaart-Noord is a post-war neighbourhood in the west of Amsterdam, built in the style of the Western Garden Cities. The neighbourhood has a functional character: wide streets, plenty of green space on paper, and a location near the Sloterplas lake. However, the experience in practice leaves something to be desired. On Buurtje.nl, the neighbourhood scores an average of 5.7 out of 10, based on resident experiences. Residents appreciate the proximity to the Sloterplas and the good accessibility, but are critical of the state of public spaces. One resident near Lelylaan writes: "It is messy and dirty, the paving stones are lifted by tree roots and the trees are diseased according to an expert." Another resident mentions bulky waste, poorly maintained front gardens and loose paving stones as specific annoyances. The score for cleanliness (3.2 out of 10) clearly reflects this. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Slotervaart-Noord, including the full reviews and sub-scores.
In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores better. Station Lelylaan offers direct train connections to the city centre and Schiphol. In addition, several tram lines, bus lines and a metro connection are nearby, allowing you to quickly reach the rest of Amsterdam. Residents describe public transport as "excellent". By car, you are quickly on the A10 and A4 motorways. Within the neighbourhood, you will find a small shopping area near Lelylaan with daily amenities. For a larger range of shops, you will need to go to Osdorp shopping centre or Amsterdam city centre. Schools and childcare facilities are available in the neighbourhood, and the Sloterplas, within walking distance for many residents, offers space for recreation, swimming and water sports. The sub-scores for education (6.5) and green space (6.5) are the strongest points according to residents.
Within the neighbourhood, there are clear differences per district. The Oostoever Sloterplas has a different atmosphere than the more urban Jacob Geelbuurt or the Emanuel van Meterenbuurt. It is worth comparing per district if you are seriously considering buying a home here. Social cohesion in the neighbourhood is a point of concern: several residents describe a feeling of isolated pockets, with people showing little involvement in the neighbourhood as a whole. That is honest information you should take into account when weighing up your options.
For whom is a home in Slotervaart-Noord a realistic option?
Slotervaart-Noord mainly appeals to first-time buyers and young dual-income couples who want to combine buying an apartment in Slotervaart-Noord with a good public transport connection to the city centre. The lower WOZ value compared to the Amsterdam average offers relatively more space, but also factor in additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers above the NHG limit), notary fees and possible estate agent fees. Supply is limited, with 25 sales in a year, so overbidding is realistic. If you want more flexibility or are still unsure, you could also look at rental properties in Slotervaart-Noord as a temporary alternative. If you want to compare with other Amsterdam neighbourhoods, check out the listings in the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan.
Finding owner-occupied homes in Slotervaart-Noord via Buurtje.nl
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of owner-occupied homes in Slotervaart-Noord combined with neighbourhood scores, demographic data and real resident reviews. This gives you a more complete picture than just a property advertisement. If you want to search more broadly, you can also view the full overview of owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam, or compare with neighbourhoods such as Grachtengordel-West. The municipality of Amsterdam publishes additional information about the neighbourhood on amsterdam.nl.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of buying a house in Slotervaart-Noord?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Slotervaart-Noord was €506,200, with an average living area of 76 m². Prices ranged from €335,000 to €950,000. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €458,000, which is lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Slotervaart-Noord?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for non-starters, 0% for starters up to the exemption limit), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees. Expect an average of 4 to 6% of the purchase price in additional costs. With an average purchase price of over €500,000, this quickly adds up to €20,000 or more.
What types of homes can you buy in Slotervaart-Noord?
Slotervaart-Noord largely consists of post-war construction, so the supply mainly consists of apartments. Detached houses or terraced houses are rare in this neighbourhood. The average living area of sold homes in the past period was 76 m², which fits the type of multi-family housing that dominates here.
How is the accessibility of Slotervaart-Noord if you want to live there?
Accessibility is one of the stronger points of the neighbourhood. Station Lelylaan offers train connections to the centre of Amsterdam and towards Schiphol. Additionally, there are tram, bus and metro connections in the immediate vicinity. By car, you are quickly on the A10 and A4. Residents describe public transport as excellent, although the overall accessibility scores a 5.5 out of 10 in resident reviews.
Is Slotervaart-Noord a suitable neighbourhood to buy a home as a first-time buyer?
For first-time buyers, Slotervaart-Noord offers relatively more space than many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods, thanks to a lower average WOZ value and purchase prices that are below the Amsterdam average. However, the supply is limited: only 25 homes were sold in the past year, meaning overbidding is realistic. Also take into account the lower resident scores on liveability and beauty when making your decision.
I live near the Lelylaan. There is a small shopping area. Public transport is good: trams, buses, metro, train, excellent. It is messy, dirty, the paving stones are pushed up by the tree roots. It is run-down, there is greenery but according to the tree expert the trees are diseased. Sloterplas is within walking distance. There are a few schools in the neighbourhood. There are a few amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here in 2022 but I don't think it's a proper neighbourhood because of bulky waste disposal with rats, front gardens that are not well maintained, paving stones that are uneven and not neatly aligned; I fell earlier this year. No, not a nice neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by public transport, car and bike; the nearest shopping area is Sierplein.
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Auto-translated to English by AIPartly due to nuisance from next-door neighbours (which borders on harassing behaviour), I feel powerless against negative behaviour and intimidation from others. There are genuinely friendly people, but due to the decline of this neighbourhood, you see/sense that people live on islands. Little genuine involvement or social behaviour from others, little empathy or taking responsibility for one's own behaviour, aggression/aggressive behaviour, and that makes the living environment (also indoors) offer little to no safety. I write from daily experience and it is sickening. The housing shortage and rules offer no other escape options. Very sad.
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