Homes for sale in Westlandgracht, Amsterdam

What does a home cost in Westlandgracht?

The owner-occupied market in Westlandgracht is relatively small: only 13% of the more than 8,000 homes are owner-occupied, the rest are rental properties (of which 40% are housing association homes and 46% are other landlords). The average WOZ value is €362,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 117 homes were sold for an average of €626,454, with a range from €117,142 to €1,460,000. The average living area of 83 m² indicates that the vast majority are apartments, from compact two-bedroom units to larger family homes. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with asking prices and selling times, so you can see what is available now.

Living in Westlandgracht: between Nieuw-West and the ring road

Westlandgracht is located in the western part of Amsterdam, sandwiched between the A10-West and Rembrandtpark. It is a neighbourhood with a dual character. On one hand, you will find recently renovated new-build complexes around Koningin Wilhelminaplein and Andreasterrein, where young professionals and couples are settling. On the other hand, there are the older porch flats in Delflandpleinbuurt-West and Delflandpleinbuurt-Oost, where the neighbourhood retains its working-class character.

Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a 7.1 out of 10. Accessibility scores notably high: a perfect 10. That is not an exaggeration. Heemstedestraat metro station (line 50) and tram stops on Postjesweg (lines 7, 13) take you to the city centre in fifteen minutes. The A10 is a stone's throw away, handy if you need to head towards Schiphol or Haarlem. Amenities score an 8: along Westlandgracht and Delflandplein there are an Albert Heijn, Lidl and various small shops. Safety gets a 9.5, although resident Kha adds a caveat: "Too many drug-addicted vagrants harassing people." This mainly occurs around certain corners near the metro station, not in the residential streets themselves.

In terms of green space, the neighbourhood scores a 6. Rembrandtpark is within walking distance to the north, and along Riekerhaven you can walk by the water towards Nieuwe Meer. But within the neighbourhood itself, green space is limited to small parks. Education scores a 5: there are primary schools such as Corantijnschool and OBS De Klimop, but for secondary schools you have to go to Overtoom or Slotervaart. Housing gets only a 3.5, which can be explained by the high rental prices and limited supply of owner-occupied homes. Read more about the scores and all resident reviews on the neighbourhood page of Westlandgracht. More information about urban developments in this area can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Is Westlandgracht right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €626,000 and 53% highly educated residents, the neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income couples. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (6,470 out of 13,250 residents) confirms that picture. First-time buyers purchasing an apartment in Westlandgracht should expect to bid significantly over the asking price: the difference between the WOZ value and the transaction price is considerable. Additionally, budget for 2% transfer tax, notary fees and possible valuation costs. Families will find more affordable options here than in the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel-West, but the range of schools is more limited. If buying is not immediately possible, also check out the rental properties in Westlandgracht, because with 87% rental homes, the supply there is larger.

Searching for an owner-occupied home in Westlandgracht

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Feel free to compare Westlandgracht with other neighbourhoods: for example, check out the supply in the Haarlemmerbuurt or discover what owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam cost elsewhere.