Buying a home in Buitenveldert-Oost, Amsterdam.
Buitenveldert-Oost is where you'll find families and young professionals who want space without abandoning the city. Most homes are 1970s and 1980s builds: terraced houses and apartments with generous rooms and gardens. The Amsterdamse Bos is within walking distance, and the neighbourhood itself feels calm without being cut off. Trams 4 and 5 get you into the centre quickly, and around Plein '40-'45 you have a bakery, supermarket, and restaurants. It's a place where you can actually breathe.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Buitenveldert-Oost
Pros:
- Direct metro connection via line 52 to Central Station and South Axis (business district with many employers)
- Large detached houses with gardens; many families deliberately choose this area for the space
- Amsterdamse Bos is within walking distance; ideal for runners and dog owners
- Supermarkets and daily shopping on Buitenveldertplein and around the Bosbaan
Cons:
- Prices are 15-20% higher than in comparable neighborhoods without metro access
- Little nightlife or restaurants; you depend on Zuid or De Pijp for going out
- Heavy through-traffic on Buitenveldertselaan; noise pollution for houses on this road
- Limited apartment supply; almost everything is single-family homes, so less choice if you want something smaller
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 186.04
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,533
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 162
- Violence and threats
- 55
- Vandalism and public order
- 38
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 Buitenveldert-Oost 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 Buitenveldert-Oost
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Housing market Buitenveldert-Oost
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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