Buying a home in Amstel III/Bullewijk, Amsterdam.

Amstel III and Bullewijk are where you'll find spacious homes from the 1970s and 80s, most with gardens, and families who've put down roots here. It's quieter than central Amsterdam, yet you're a short bike ride to De Pijp or Amsterdam Oost. The neighborhood has real community feel—parents know each other through schools and local sports clubs. Shops and cafés cluster around Bijlmerplein and the Amstel Station area, so it's not equally walkable everywhere.

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Best things and drawbacks to living in Amstel III/Bullewijk

Pros:

  • Directly on the Amstel: many homes have water or green frontage, and you can walk straight to the river for a terrace or cycle trip along the waterfront
  • Quick cycle route to the centre via Weesperzijde and Sarphatistraat (15–20 minutes)
  • Amstel III station (Metro 51/54) gets you to Central in 10 minutes, to Schiphol in 15
  • Lots of new-build and renovated 1970s apartments: modern homes, not much legacy of poor maintenance
  • Quiet living without being far from the city; little night noise or crowds

Cons:

  • Limited shopping: no large supermarket in the neighbourhood itself; you rely on Albert Heijn at Rembrandtplein or Carrefour in Oost
  • Little nightlife: no horeca cluster like De Pijp or Oud-West
  • Most homes are apartments in blocks; few single-family houses with gardens
  • Cycling to the centre is fast, but the neighbourhood doesn't feel culturally connected to Amsterdam-centre
  • Parking is difficult; many residents own cars and streets are narrow

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
532.82
Total registered (12 mo)
2,062
Residential burglary
18
Theft
622
Violence and threats
195
Vandalism and public order
121

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 Amstel III/Bullewijk offer?

When you buy in Amsterdam, you're not just getting a house, you're joining a neighbourhood with its own rhythm. Most homes date from the 17th and 18th centuries, so expect narrow staircases, low ceilings, and windows overlooking canals or streets. Your neighbours are a mix: families rooted here for generations, young professionals, artists. Public transport works well, but most Amsterdammers simply cycle everywhere. What matters: it's busy, prices are steep, and you're paying for the location.

Buying agent in Amstel III/Bullewijk

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Housing market Amstel III/Bullewijk

The real estate market in Amsterdam shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 3,486, compared to 3,396 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 658,000 euros, compared to 671,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 8,559 euros, compared to 8,625 euros last quarter. The average list price this quarter was 622,000 euros, compared to 629,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting ongoing demand in the market.

Updated: June 2026

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