Buying a home in Zuid Pijp, Amsterdam.
You'll find mostly canal-side townhouses and maisonettes in Zuid Pijp, many built between 1880 and 1920, with high ceilings and original features that have held their appeal for good reason. Your neighbors are a steady mix: families who've been here for decades, young professionals, and people who simply don't want to leave the Albert Cuyp market and the Albertcijn Museum behind. The streets are lined with small restaurants and wine bars where you'll recognize faces week after week. Cycling takes you ten minutes to the Vondelpark or Museum Square; the tram to the city center stops around the corner.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Zuid Pijp
Pros:
- Albert Cuyp Market runs through the neighborhood: vegetables, fish, cheese, clothing – everything you need within walking distance
- Lots of 1930s buildings with original stonework and spacious rooms; many apartments have balconies or terraces
- Amstelveenseweg and De Pijp itself are reasonably green with trees; direct access to Sarphatipark
- Trams 2 and 3 stop here; Central Station in 10 minutes, Schiphol in 25 minutes
- Many independent restaurants, cafés and shops – not just chains
Cons:
- Parking is a nightmare: limited spaces, many resident permits, too many cars for too little room
- Albert Cuyp Market also means crowds, noise and bustle, especially weekends
- House prices are sky-high; you're paying heavily for the name and location
- Many student houses and young professionals: in some streets lots of party traffic and noise until late
- Small supermarkets are expensive; the Albert Heijn on the corner is pricey
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Amsterdam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 51.01
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 404
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 113
- Violence and threats
- 45
- Vandalism and public order
- 65
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 Zuid Pijp 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 Zuid Pijp
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Housing market Zuid Pijp
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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