Buying a home in De Aker, Amsterdam.
De Aker is a quiet residential neighborhood where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly in 1930s homes and newer apartments. It doesn't feel like the center, but you're minutes away from the Pijp or Albert Cuyp market when you want them. Schools and playgrounds are well-organized here, and you have green space around you without feeling like you've left the city. The neighborhood draws people who want to live without the noise of Amsterdam's busier tourist zones.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Aker
Pros:
- Direct tram line 2 to Central Station and South, no transfers needed
- Plenty of 1930s housing stock with original details and spacious layouts, not standard 1970s blocks
- Close to Albert Cuyp Market and De Pijp, but quieter and less touristy itself
- Good bakeries and supermarkets on Eerste van der Helststraat
Cons:
- High house prices due to proximity to De Pijp and South, not cheaper than surrounding areas
- Many one-way streets and narrow roads make parking difficult
- Limited childcare spots, long waiting lists
- Tram 2 noise on Eerste van der Helststraat and surrounding streets
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.75
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 356
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 89
- Violence and threats
- 48
- Vandalism and public order
- 26
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 De Aker 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 De Aker
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Housing market De Aker
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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