Buying a home in Schinkelpolder, Aalsmeer.
Schinkelpolder is where you'll find solid, family-friendly homes—mostly single-family houses and modern developments built in the last couple of decades. The neighborhood sits quiet and green, with direct access to the Aalsmeer polder landscape and easy cycling routes into town. You're living among people who chose here for space and calm, not nightlife. The commute to Amsterdam is straightforward by car or train from Aalsmeer station, about 20 minutes depending on traffic.
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What to consider when buying in Schinkelpolder
Pros:
- Direct tram service to Amsterdam Centraal via line 2; 20–25 minutes door-to-door without transfers
- Detached and semi-detached homes with gardens; much cheaper per square meter than comparable housing in Amsterdam proper
- Quiet residential streets away from main roads; Zijpe nature reserve adjacent to the east for walking
- Post-war suburban infrastructure; good drainage and low flood risk due to polders
Cons:
- Car-dependent for anything beyond tram stops; limited cycling infrastructure compared to central Amsterdam
- Supermarket choice limited; nearest Albert Heijn on Ophelialaan, no discount chains in walking distance
- Tram 2 runs until 00:30; no night service means taxi or late-night driving for nightlife or events
- Schools are spread across Aalsmeer rather than clustered; parents must plan routes carefully for multiple children
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Aalsmeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.97
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 292
- Residential burglary
- 14
- Theft
- 20
- Violence and threats
- 35
- Vandalism and public order
- 35
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Aalsmeer
Choose homes in Aalsmeer that match your needs and how you want to live. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Aalsmeer
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Aalsmeer. Use the median sale price as context for those recorded sales, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Aalsmeer
Buying a home in Aalsmeer? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 568,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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