Buying a home in Frankendael, Amsterdam.
Frankendael is a quiet, green neighborhood where you'll find plenty of families with children—it feels like a village within the city. Most homes date from the 1930s and 1950s, spacious and more affordable than central Amsterdam. You have Frankendaelpark right there, a real green lung with playgrounds and football pitches. The Albert Cuyp market and De Pijp are walkable, so you're not cut off from bustling Amsterdam.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Frankendael
Pros:
- Direct tram connection via line 9 to Central Station and the Museumplein
- Frankendael Park with large grass fields and playgrounds; many families choose this area for that reason
- Plenty of 1930s houses with original details; attractive for those who like that architecture
- Albert Heijn supermarket and various bakeries/butchers on Middenweg itself
- Quiet residential character; far less tourism than De Pijp or De Wallen
Cons:
- Middenweg is busy; heavy car and bus traffic, so noise and exhaust fumes if you live on that street
- Limited nightlife; no significant entertainment venues within the neighborhood itself
- Parking spaces are scarce and expensive; many residents own cars but have nowhere to put them
- Further from the city center than many other Amsterdam neighborhoods; 15–20 minutes by tram
- House prices have risen sharply; not cheaper than, say, Oud-West
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 91.39
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,220
- Residential burglary
- 35
- Theft
- 470
- Violence and threats
- 109
- Vandalism and public order
- 95
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 Frankendael 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 Frankendael
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Housing market Frankendael
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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