Buying a home in Middenmeer, Amsterdam.
Middenmeer is a quiet residential area in Amsterdam-Noord where you'll find families and first-time buyers settling in. Most homes date from the seventies and eighties, with more breathing room than you'd typically find elsewhere in the city. You're close to the Amsterdamse Bos and the waterways, ideal if you want easy access to green space. The neighbourhood feels less touristy than central Amsterdam, yet you're just a ferry or bike ride away from everything.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Middenmeer
Pros:
- Direct tram connection to Central Station via lines 2 and 5, no transfers needed
- Plenty of 1930s housing stock with original details, reasonably priced compared to Oud-West or De Pijp
- Close to Albert Cuyp Market and Kinkerstraat for daily shopping
- Quiet residential area with little through-traffic, popular with families and older residents
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; if you want to go out, you'll head to Oud-West or De Pijp
- Parking spots are scarce and expensive, especially around Kinkerstraat
- High proportion of social housing means less stability in neighborhood composition
- Schools are oversubscribed; waiting lists for primary schools are long
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 60.78
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 943
- Residential burglary
- 28
- Theft
- 299
- Violence and threats
- 57
- Vandalism and public order
- 71
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 Middenmeer 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 Middenmeer
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Housing market Middenmeer
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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