Buying a home in Calveen, Amersfoort.
Wijk 22 Calveen is a quiet, newer neighbourhood where you'll find mostly detached and semi-detached homes with generous gardens. The area is full of families with children, so there's a real sense of community without feeling crowded. You're close to Amersfoort's centre, but also near the Eemheggen where you can walk and cycle freely. Schools are nearby, and the neighbourhood has its own playground and community centre where things happen regularly.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Calveen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Utrecht Central (8 minutes) and Amsterdam (35 minutes) via Amersfoort Central station
- Lots of new-build homes with modern insulation and low energy costs; many properties are energy label A or B
- Close to Eemplein shopping centre with Albert Heijn, Primera and daily essentials
- Quiet, young residential neighbourhood with many families; minimal through-traffic
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; no cafés or restaurants directly in the neighbourhood
- Neighbourhood sits on the edge of Amersfoort; city centre is 15–20 minutes by bike
- Significant parking pressure due to insufficient parking spaces at new-build developments
- Still under construction; ongoing building traffic and work until 2025–2026
What does Calveen 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 Calveen
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Housing market Calveen
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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