Buying a home in Buitengebied Zuid, Amstelveen.
Buitengebied Zuid is where Amstelveen's suburban density drops away into actual greenery—you're living among tree-lined streets and detached homes on generous plots. The Amsterdamse Bos is essentially your backyard, which means cycling and jogging happen year-round without heading anywhere. You'll find a quieter, family-oriented crowd here, with good schools nearby and supermarkets within reach. It's 15 minutes by bike to Amsterdam's southern edge, so you're not tucked away, but you won't hear it either.
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What to consider when buying in Buitengebied Zuid
Pros:
- Quiet, low-density area with detached houses and space between properties; no apartment blocks or row house intensity.
- Direct access to Amsterdamse Bos for cycling and walking; De Poel swimming area and the whole park system is on your doorstep.
- A20 motorway entrance is nearby, making commutes to Schiphol, Rotterdam, or Utrecht straightforward by car.
- Good schools in the area, including secondary options without needing to leave Amstelveen.
Cons:
- Car dependency: public transport is thin; no tram or metro connection, only occasional bus service (lines 166, 169).
- Groceries require a trip; nearest Albert Heijn or supermarket means getting in the car or cycling to Centrum Amstelveen.
- Flat, featureless landscape; no shops, cafés, or street life to walk to.
- Flooding risk in low-lying areas during heavy rainfall; some properties sit in flood-prone zones.
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amstelveen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 96.41
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 121
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 10
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 17
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Amstelveen
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check what matters to you in each property before deciding which homes belong on your shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Amstelveen
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Amstelveen. The area's median sale price is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Amstelveen
Buying a home in Amstelveen? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €650,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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