Homes for sale in Stadhuisplein, Amersfoort

House prices and market figures for Stadhuisplein, Amersfoort

The owner-occupied market in Stadhuisplein is small and unique. Of the 320 homes in the neighbourhood, only 9% are owner-occupied; the rest are rented, largely by private landlords. This makes supply limited and the market not very active: only 6 homes changed hands in the past twelve months. The average purchase price was €355,750, with a range of €325,000 to €395,000. With an average living area of 63 m², that works out at over €5,600 per square metre. These are compact homes for a hefty price.

The average WOZ value in Stadhuisplein is €302,000. That is lower than the average for Stadskern as a whole (€381,000) and significantly lower than the municipal average of €432,000 for owner-occupied homes in Amersfoort. However, actual transaction prices are higher than the WOZ value suggests, which is typical for city-centre locations. These are almost exclusively apartments. For current asking prices and availability, see the property overview at the top of this page.

Living in Stadhuisplein, Amersfoort

Stadhuisplein is the heart of Amersfoort, literally. You live on and around the square where the town hall stands, surrounded by the historic city centre. That means city life within walking distance of everything, but also the associated liveliness and sounds that come with it. This is not a quiet residential area; it is an urban environment where hospitality, events and through traffic are part of daily life.

The buildings mainly consist of older properties, some of which are listed, with apartments above shops and restaurants that are sometimes sold through homeowners' associations. New-build is rare here. Anyone buying here typically buys an upstairs home or an apartment in a historic building, often without a lift and with limited outdoor space. The living areas are modest, averaging 63 m², which fits the urban character.

The amenities are incredibly comprehensive for a neighbourhood of this size. Supermarkets, specialist shops, restaurants and cafés are literally around the corner. The Town Hall and library are within walking distance, as are the Eemplein shopping centre and the Centraal Museum. You hardly need to get your bike out for daily errands. Primary schools are available in the immediate vicinity of the city centre, although relatively few children live in the neighbourhood itself: only 60 residents are under 15 years old.

Accessibility is excellent. Amersfoort Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk away, with direct connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam and Zwolle. Several bus routes run through or past the city centre. By car, the A1 and A28 are reachable within ten minutes, although parking in the neighbourhood itself is a challenge: paid parking applies almost everywhere and a private parking space at the home is exceptional.

Residents particularly appreciate the central location and the convenience of having everything within walking distance. On the neighbourhood page for Stadhuisplein you can read what residents themselves write about it. A recurring theme in the reviews is the liveliness: "You live right in the city centre, everything is close by, but on some evenings it is very busy and noisy around the square." That is the honest downside of such a central location. You don't come here for peace and quiet, but for urban convenience.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Lieve Vrouwekerkhof or Hof, Stadhuisplein is the most distinctly urban. Nieuwstraat and surroundings offers a slightly quieter alternative with a similar historic character. If you are looking for more space or a garden, you are better off looking at neighbourhoods like Soesterkwartier or Nederberg.

Who is a home in Stadhuisplein interesting for?

Stadhuisplein mainly attracts young professionals and couples without children, and this is reflected in the figures: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, single-person households are the most common and only 22% of residents are married. Anyone wanting to buy a home here must take into account limited supply and little choice: on average, only a handful of homes are sold per year. Overbidding is realistic. The homes are compact, so if you are looking for more than 80 m², you will rarely find it here. Families with children will quickly find the neighbourhood too busy and too small. If you are looking for a rental home in this area, check out the supply of rental homes in Stadhuisplein, as that is by far the most common form of housing here.

What residents say about Stadhuisplein

Residents of Stadhuisplein rate the neighbourhood predominantly positively when it comes to location and amenities. Scores for accessibility and shops are high. Residents are more critical about noise nuisance and the crowds at weekends. One resident writes: "During the day it is wonderfully central here, but on Friday and Saturday evenings the square is sometimes too noisy to sit at home quietly." For all ratings per category and the full review scores, visit the neighbourhood page for Stadhuisplein.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Stadhuisplein

On Buurtje.nl you will not only find the current property supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else in one place. This allows you to assess whether buying in Stadhuisplein suits you before you schedule a viewing. Also compare the supply in the wider owner-occupied homes in Stadskern, or look at adjacent neighbourhoods such as Beestenmarkt and Coninckstraat and surroundings. For a broader picture of the Amersfoort owner-occupied market, also see the municipal page for Amersfoort. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amersfoort.