Buying a home in Bosgebied, Amersfoort.
Bosgebied is where you live if you want quiet, green surroundings and space without cutting yourself off from the city. Most homes here date from the 1970s and 80s, with generous gardens and woodland all around you. The centre of Amersfoort is still within reach, but your neighbours are more likely to be out walking in the forest than stuck in traffic. It's the kind of place where people settle in for the long haul.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Bosgebied
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Utrecht Central (8 minutes) and Amsterdam (35 minutes) via Amersfoort Central station
- Borders Birkheuvel forest and Laarderwald directly; walking and cycling without needing a car
- Mostly detached and semi-detached homes with larger gardens than in the city centre
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through traffic
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants in the immediate area; most amenities are in the centre or on Vathorst
- Little nightlife or entertainment venues within the neighbourhood itself
- Further from schools than central districts; dependent on bike or car for childcare
- Forest area attracts mosquitoes and ticks in spring and summer
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amersfoort
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 144.23
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 256
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 55
- Violence and threats
- 55
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Bosgebied offer?
Amersfoort is a city that doesn't perform for tourists, but where families and young professionals genuinely settle in. Housing is reasonably priced compared to Utrecht or Amsterdam, and you have real choice: 1930s homes in the city centre or modern new builds in neighbourhoods like Vathorst. The train station gets you to Utrecht in 20 minutes, so you're not isolated. What matters locally: the intensity of nearby Utrecht feels much lighter here, and you get more breathing room.
Buying agent in Bosgebied
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Housing market Bosgebied
The real estate market in Amersfoort shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 586, compared to 523 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 554,000 euros, compared to 556,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,443 euros last quarter to 5,503 euros this quarter. The average list price decreased from 518,000 euros last quarter to 509,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: June 2026
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