Buying a home in Geerdinkhof/Kantershof, Amsterdam.
Geerdinkhof and Kantershof are quiet corners of Amsterdam where you'll find families and couples who actually want to live here, not just pass through. Most homes date from the 1930s and 1950s—solid, straightforward buildings that cost less than anything in the centre. You're a short walk from Sloterplas lake and ten minutes by bike to Westerpark; the Albert Cuyp market is close by for daily shopping. It's a real neighbourhood where people know their neighbours, without feeling like you've left the city.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Geerdinkhof/Kantershof
Pros:
- Direct tram line 5 to Central Station and Leidseplein; no transfers needed
- Walking distance to Amsterdamse Bos: cycling, walking and rowing without leaving the city
- Mostly single-family homes from the 1970s-80s with gardens; space you won't find in the city centre
- Quieter residential streets with less through-traffic than De Pijp or De Wallen
- Albert Heijn supermarket and local bakery and greengrocer within walking distance
Cons:
- No real nightlife scene: if you want to go out in the evening, you head to Leidseplein or De Pijp
- Buses and trams run less frequently after 23:00
- Most houses have no garage; street parking is tight and expensive
- Further from Noord and Oost: visiting friends takes time
- School places in the area are oversubscribed; waiting lists are long
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 178
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 60
- Violence and threats
- 30
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
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 Geerdinkhof/Kantershof 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 Geerdinkhof/Kantershof
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Housing market Geerdinkhof/Kantershof
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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