Homes for sale in Waterkwartier, Amersfoort

House prices and market figures for Waterkwartier, Amersfoort

In Waterkwartier, buying is the norm: 76% of the more than 1,170 homes are owner-occupied. Only 24% are rented, most of which through a housing association. That immediately tells you something about the character of the neighbourhood: this is an area where people consciously choose to stay.

The average WOZ value is €410,000. That is slightly lower than the district average of Nieuwland (€417,000) and clearly below the municipal average of €432,000 for Amersfoort as a whole. So relatively affordable, although actual transaction prices tell you more.

Over the past twelve months, 16 owner-occupied homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €512,125. The range runs from €325,000 to €900,000, indicating that both starter homes and larger family homes are available. With an average living area of 122 m², the price per square metre comes to about €4,200. For current asking prices and selling times, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Waterkwartier, Amersfoort

Waterkwartier is located in the Nieuwland district, southwest of Amersfoort city centre. The neighbourhood has a quiet, green character that few people from outside the city know, but which residents appreciate. The streets are wide, there is relatively much greenery between the homes, and the streetscape is dominated by semi-detached and detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s. This is also reflected in the home sizes: an average of 122 m² is generous by Amersfoort standards.

The neighbourhood has a clear family character. The largest age group consists of 45- to 65-year-olds, and 635 households have children. You notice that in the neighbourhood itself: bicycles on the pavements, play equipment in the gardens. Schools are easily accessible within Nieuwland, and the municipality of Amersfoort has an overview of primary schools per district on its website amersfoort.nl. The shopping offer for daily groceries is within cycling distance, including via the Nieuwland shopping centre on Laan naar Emiclaer, about ten minutes by bike.

Accessibility by car is good thanks to the proximity of the A28 and N199. By bike, you are in the centre of Amersfoort in a quarter of an hour. Bus connections from Nieuwland run towards Amersfoort Central station, from where you can quickly continue to Utrecht or Zwolle. Those who take the train daily count on a twenty-minute bike ride to the station, or choose the bus.

Residents describe Waterkwartier as a neighbourhood where you know each other without it feeling stifling. One resident writes: "It is quiet, green and child-friendly here. We have lived here for ten years and have never seriously considered moving." Other reviews mention the spacious gardens and relatively wide streets as plus points. Criticism sometimes focuses on parking during busy periods and the fact that the shopping offer in the neighbourhood itself is limited. Read all reviews on the Waterkwartier neighbourhood page, where scores per category are also listed.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods within Nieuwland, Waterkwartier has a somewhat quieter and greener profile than, for example, Stadskwartier or Centrum / Waterpark, where the buildings are more compact and the supply contains more apartments. Those looking for more urban dynamism can also look at owner-occupied homes in Nieuwland as a whole, or at adjacent districts such as Eemkwartier.

Who is a home in Waterkwartier interesting for?

Waterkwartier is primarily a neighbourhood for families looking for space: a garden, a garage, multiple bedrooms, and a quiet street. Movers who are looking for more space from an apartment in the city will find what they are looking for here. Starters have a harder time: with an average transaction price of over €512,000 and a range starting at €325,000, the entry level for smaller homes is still achievable, but overbidding is common in this segment. Supply varies, and with only 16 transactions in the past year, choice is limited. Those who want to be flexible can also look at rental homes in Waterkwartier as a temporary alternative. Seniors who want to downsize will find fewer single-level or lifetime-proof homes here than in some other neighbourhoods.

What residents say about Waterkwartier

Residents of Waterkwartier give the neighbourhood a generally positive rating. High scores are awarded for green spaces, tranquillity and safety for children. Residents are less enthusiastic about the local shopping offer and the parking situation at busy times. One resident sums it up: "A nice, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and friendly neighbours. Not exciting, but that is exactly why we live here." View all reviews and partial scores on the information page of Waterkwartier.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Waterkwartier

On Buurtje.nl, in addition to the current housing supply, you will also find neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data in one place, compiled from more than 1,500 sources. This way, you can not only see what is for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you before you schedule a viewing. Compare Waterkwartier with other neighbourhoods in Nieuwland, such as Hoge Hoven or Kruidenbuurt, or view the broader supply via all owner-occupied homes in Amersfoort. For those who also want to consider other districts: Soesterkwartier and Stadskern each offer a very different living environment.