Buying a home in Geuzenbuurt, Amsterdam.
Geuzenbuurt is a quiet, green neighborhood where you'll find families and couples who genuinely want to stay put. The housing stock is mostly 1930s homes and some later blocks, surrounded by plenty of greenery and bike paths that connect you straight to the city center. You've got decent schools nearby, a handful of local shops and cafés, and it feels far less touristy than many other parts of Amsterdam. It's close enough to everything you need, but far enough away to avoid the crush.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Geuzenbuurt
Pros:
- Direct tram connection via lines 2 and 5 to Central Station and South
- Walking distance to Albert Cuyp Market for daily shopping and food
- Plenty of 1930s housing stock with original details and spacious rooms
- Quiet residential area without through traffic; many children playing outside
Cons:
- Limited parking; most residents don't have a fixed spot
- Adjacent to De Pijp, which pushes house prices higher than surrounding neighborhoods
- Narrow streets make it difficult for large moving vans and delivery services
- Many rental properties owned by investors; owner-occupancy is the exception
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 47.95
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 322
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 85
- Violence and threats
- 22
- Vandalism and public order
- 15
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 Geuzenbuurt 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 Geuzenbuurt
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Housing market Geuzenbuurt
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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