Homes for sale in Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures in Venserpolder-West

Venserpolder-West is a neighbourhood where the owner-occupied market is relatively small: only 21% of the housing stock of 2,817 homes are owner-occupied. The remaining 79% are rental properties, the majority of which (67%) are owned by housing corporations. This means that the supply of owner-occupied homes in Venserpolder-West is limited, and you may sometimes need to be patient before something suitable comes up.

The average purchase price over the past twelve months was €327,949, with a range from €107,457 to €485,000. On average, these were homes of 68 m², which works out to about €4,823 per square metre. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €283,000, lower than the district average of Venserpolder (€297,000) and well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. 41 homes were sold in the past year. At the top of this page you will always find the current status: the current supply, the average asking price and the time to sell in days.

Living in Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam

Venserpolder-West is a typical Amsterdam Zuidoost neighbourhood from the 1970s and 1980s. The district was built during the period of large-scale urban expansion, with many porch flats and gallery flats of three to five storeys. Here and there are terraced houses with front and back gardens, especially towards the edges of the neighbourhood. The streetscape is spacious, with wide pavements, plenty of greenery between the apartment blocks and playgrounds scattered throughout the neighbourhood. It feels less stony than many neighbourhoods within the Ring.

In terms of amenities, much revolves around the Venserpolder shopping centre at Haag en Veld, where you will find an Albert Heijn, a Kruidvat and various small shops. For larger groceries or more choice, residents often go to the Amsterdamse Poort shopping centre near Bijlmer ArenA station, which is a few minutes away by metro. Schools in the immediate vicinity include De Kaap primary school and the Bijlmer Parkschool. Nelson Mandelapark and Bijlmerpark are within walking distance and offer space for walking, jogging or playing with children.

Accessibility is a strong point. Venserpolder metro station (lines 53/54) is located in the middle of the neighbourhood and takes you to Amsterdam Central in about twenty minutes. By bus (lines 41, 45) you can also reach the surrounding districts and Amstelveen. The A2 and A9 motorways can be reached within a few minutes by car, which is handy if you work outside the city.

The neighbourhood attracts a mix of residents: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,675 inhabitants), and there are notably many single people (1,870 single-person households). The average income is €29,700, well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276. The labour participation rate is low at 58%. You notice this in the neighbourhood: it is lively during the day, but the atmosphere is down-to-earth and unpretentious.

Residents particularly appreciate the greenery and space. "Lots of green, quiet and well connected by metro" is a recurring theme in the reviews on the Venserpolder-West neighbourhood page. At the same time, there are critical comments about social safety in the evenings and the maintenance of some apartment blocks. Compared to the eastern part of Venserpolder, the western part is slightly more compact, with more flats and fewer single-family homes. Within the broader district of Venserpolder, prices and character are fairly similar, although WOZ values in West are slightly lower.

Is an owner-occupied home in Venserpolder-West right for you?

With an average purchase price of almost €328,000, buying a home in Venserpolder-West is one of the more affordable options for starters in Amsterdam. Especially if you are considering buying an apartment in Venserpolder-West, you can still manage here with a modal income, although overbidding is no longer an exception here either. Families looking for more space need to search specifically for the scarce single-family homes. Seniors will find amenities within walking distance and good public transport connections. Keep in mind that the supply of owner-occupied homes is limited due to the high proportion of rental properties. If you are looking for flexibility, also check out the rental properties in Venserpolder-West as an alternative.

What residents say about Venserpolder-West

On the neighbourhood page, residents share their experiences of living in Venserpolder-West. Accessibility and greenery generally score well, while social safety and maintenance of public spaces are more often mentioned as areas for improvement. "It's an honest neighbourhood, not fancy, but you have everything you need within reach," writes one resident. Read all the reviews and see the sub-scores on the Venserpolder-West page.

Comparing owner-occupied homes around Venserpolder-West

Do you want to buy a home in Venserpolder-West but also see what is available in the surrounding area? Then check out the supply in the entire Venserpolder district or compare with other Amsterdam districts such as the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, where prices and atmosphere are very different. On Buurtje.nl, you combine property listings from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. Also view the broader supply of owner-occupied homes in all of Amsterdam or read more about the city on the municipality page of Amsterdam. More information about local plans and developments in Zuidoost can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.