Homes for sale in Valeriusbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Valeriusbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Valeriusbuurt-Oost is among the most expensive in Amsterdam. Over the past twelve months, 26 homes were sold here, with an average sale price of €2,135,192. The range runs from €650,000 to €8,000,000, indicating that the supply varies widely: from spacious upper-floor apartments to large mansion-like properties. With an average sold area of 181 m², the price per square metre comes to around €11,800. That is steep, but fits the position of this neighbourhood within Amsterdam.

The WOZ value in Valeriusbuurt-Oost averages €1,394,000. By comparison, the district average of Willemspark is €1,210,000 and the Amsterdam average is only €517,000. Valeriusbuurt-Oost is therefore well above both its own district and the municipality. Of the 679 homes in the neighbourhood, 57% are owner-occupied and 43% are rental properties, with social housing virtually absent (1%). These are predominantly private rental and owner-occupied apartments in pre-war buildings. See the current supply and average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent market situation.

Living in Valeriusbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Valeriusbuurt-Oost is a quiet, green neighbourhood in the southwest of Amsterdam, nestled between the Vondelpark and the Valeriusstraat. Its character is understated and residential: wide streets with mature trees, stately pre-war buildings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and hardly any through traffic. Residents who grew up here describe it as a free, quiet neighbourhood, and that matches what you find there. There is little nuisance from hospitality venues, little tourism, and little rush.

The housing types are almost exclusively pre-war apartments and maisonettes in closed building blocks, with high ceilings, large windows, and often a garden or deep back gardens on the ground floor. New-build is almost entirely absent. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Valeriusbuurt-Oost will typically encounter properties that have been thoroughly renovated but have retained their original character.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is functional but not excessive. The Valeriusstraat and the Cornelis Schuytstraat, near the border with Valeriusbuurt-West, house a mix of specialist shops, an organic supermarket, bakeries, and a few restaurants. For a larger grocery run, most residents drive to the Albert Heijn on Amstelveenseweg or Kinkerstraat. The Vondelpark is within walking distance and explains the perfect score of 10 for green space in resident reviews. Children play there, dogs are walked, and in summer it serves as an extended living room for the neighbourhood. Schools also score a 10: in the immediate vicinity there are several primary schools with a good reputation, and secondary schools are easily accessible by public transport.

Accessibility scores an 8 from residents, and rightly so. Tram lines 2 and 12 run via the Amstelveenseweg and take you to Leidseplein in ten minutes and to Central Station in twenty minutes. Bus routes along the Overtoom and Amstelveenseweg provide additional connections. By bike, you are in the city centre in a quarter of an hour. By car, the A10 ring road is quickly reachable via the Amstelveenseweg, although parking in the neighbourhood is a recurring topic of conversation: paid parking applies all day and permit holders sometimes have to search for a quarter of an hour.

Residents give the neighbourhood an overall score of 7.2 out of 10. Meike, who grew up here as a child, writes: "Really a very nice, quiet neighbourhood." She also calls it "very cosy and child-friendly". That image fits the demographic composition: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, there are relatively many families, and the education level is high (70% highly educated). Residents are less positive about cleanliness (4 out of 10) and amenities (5 out of 10). The streetscapes are not always well-maintained, and those looking for daily shopping or a varied range of shops have to leave the neighbourhood. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page of Valeriusbuurt-Oost.

Compared to neighbouring Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Valeriusbuurt-Oost is slightly quieter and less centrally located. Vondelpark-West borders directly on the park and has a similar character, but attracts slightly more recreational traffic due to its location.

Who is a home for sale in Valeriusbuurt-Oost suitable for?

Valeriusbuurt-Oost is primarily a neighbourhood for movers and established families with a substantial budget. With an average transaction price of over two million euros, buying in Valeriusbuurt-Oost is virtually out of reach for first-time buyers. The neighbourhood mainly attracts dual-income earners in the higher income bracket (the average income is €141,600, more than three times the Amsterdam average), people seeking peace and space without leaving the city, and families who value a green environment and good schools. Seniors who want to downsize but stay in the area will also find suitable maisonettes here, provided they are willing to pay the price. Those unsure about buying can also look at rental properties in Valeriusbuurt-Oost as an alternative. Be prepared to bid above the asking price: the market is competitive and supply is limited.

What residents say about Valeriusbuurt-Oost

Based on available reviews, Valeriusbuurt-Oost receives an average score of 7.2 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for green space (10) and education (10), followed by accessibility (8) and housing (8). The lowest scores concern cleanliness (4) and amenities (5). Meike, who lived there as a child, describes the neighbourhood as follows: "Very cosy and child-friendly environment. Really a very nice, quiet neighbourhood." See all reviews and detailed neighbourhood scores on the neighbourhood page of Valeriusbuurt-Oost.

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