Homes for sale in Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Westerstaatsman is compact but active. Of the 1,776 homes in the neighbourhood, 36% are owner-occupied, while 63% are rented, a significant portion of which by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Westerstaatsman scarce, but not unattainable. In the past twelve months, 62 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €458,145. The range ran from €335,000 to €850,000, showing that both entry-level homes and more spacious apartments come onto the market. With an average living area of 46 m², this works out at a price of around €9,960 per square metre, a high but recognisable figure for Amsterdam-West. The WOZ value is €459,000, slightly below the district average of the Staatsliedenbuurt (€482,000) and clearly below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This makes Westerstaatsman relatively accessible for this city. Current asking prices and selling times can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam

Westerstaatsman is a densely populated, urban neighbourhood in the heart of Amsterdam-West, wedged between the Staatsliedenbuurt and the Haarlemmerweg. The buildings largely consist of pre-war and early post-war apartment blocks, with the typical red brick facades and high ceilings found in many nineteenth-century expansion districts of Amsterdam. Streets such as Van Hogendorpstraat and Nassaukade give the neighbourhood a recognisable character: busy but not chaotic, with a mix of shops on the ground floor and homes above.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well provided for. Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk are within cycling distance and offer a wide range of specialist shops, bakeries and eateries. For daily groceries, you can go to the Albert Heijn on Bilderdijkstraat or the Jumbo in the area. Westerpark, within walking distance, is the green heart of the district: large enough for an afternoon stroll, with a playground, sports facilities and a cultural centre in the old gasworks. Children in the neighbourhood attend, among others, primary school De Notenkraker or other schools in the immediate vicinity of the Staatsliedenbuurt.

Accessibility is one of Westerstaatsman's strongest assets. Tram lines 3 and 19 run through or past the neighbourhood and take you to the city centre or Amsterdam Central Station in a quarter of an hour. Bus lines on the Haarlemmerweg further strengthen the public transport network. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in ten minutes. For motorists, the A10 Ring Road is accessible via the Haarlemmerweg, although parking in the neighbourhood is a daily challenge and a parking permit is almost indispensable.

Residents appreciate the lively yet neighbourhood-oriented atmosphere. On the neighbourhood main page of Westerstaatsman you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "You have everything within reach here without it feeling as touristy as the Jordaan. It's just a real neighbourhood where people live and live." Criticism focuses mainly on the busy main roads and limited parking options. Compared to the nearby Fannius Scholtenbuurt, which is slightly quieter in character, Westerstaatsman feels more urban and lively. De Wittenbuurt-Noord borders the east side and has a similar mix of rental and owner-occupied homes, but with a slightly different streetscape. Those looking for more space and a greener environment also sometimes look towards the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, although prices there are generally higher.

Who is a home in Westerstaatsman interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young urbanites and dual-income couples without children: 64% of residents have a high level of education and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old. Starters can find entry-level apartments from around €335,000, but must take into account overbidding and limited supply. Families looking for space quickly hit the average 46 m² per home. Movers who want to go from renting to buying can also look at the rental homes in Westerstaatsman as an intermediate step. Practical advice: make sure you are well informed about the VvE contributions for apartments, as these can sometimes be substantial in older buildings. More information about living and life in the neighbourhood is provided by the municipality of Amsterdam.

What residents say about Westerstaatsman

Residents generally rate Westerstaatsman positively, particularly in terms of amenities, location and urban vibrancy. Negative points that recur in the reviews are parking nuisance and the busy through roads. One resident sums it up aptly: "The neighbourhood has character and everything is close by, but you have to like the city because it's never really quiet here." View all reviews, partial scores per category and the full neighbourhood data on the page of Westerstaatsman.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Westerstaatsman

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