Buying a home in Schiphol, Schiphol.
Schiphol is a neighbourhood built around the airport, so expect constant activity and convenient transport connections. The homes here tend to be modern and practical: apartment buildings, townhouses, and some detached houses, mostly from the 1990s onwards. You'll have colleagues and neighbours who work in aviation, logistics, and hospitality. It's not quiet, but if you work at the airport or value quick access to the train station and highways, the location pays for itself.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Schiphol
Pros:
- Flat, open landscape with unobstructed views; no tall buildings block sightlines
- Direct access to Schiphol Airport via A4 and regional bus routes; useful if you travel frequently by air
- Relatively affordable housing compared to Amsterdam or Haarlem proper
- Minimal commute to Hoofddorp business district and logistics hub
Cons:
- Constant aircraft noise from planes taking off and landing; windows often need soundproofing
- Heavy truck traffic on the A4; vibration and diesel fumes penetrate residential areas
- Almost no pedestrian-friendly shopping or dining; you depend on a car for daily errands
- Bleak urban design; long stretches of warehouses, industrial parks, and service roads
- Flooding risk: much of Haarlemmermeer sits below sea level and relies on dike management
Finding a home in Schiphol
You're looking at homes in the shadow of Amsterdam's airport, which means short commutes to the city and surprisingly good road links. The neighbourhood fills up with families and professionals who don't mind the occasional plane overhead—most residents stop hearing it after a few weeks. Houses here are newer, often from the 1970s onwards, so you get solid construction without fighting Dutch renovation fatigue. The trade-off is straightforward: less character than central Amsterdam, but more space for your money and genuinely quiet residential streets.
Asking prices and sale prices in Schiphol
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The wider housing market in Schiphol
In Schiphol, 491 homes sold this quarter, compared to 493 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 614,000 euros, compared to 621,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,303 euros last quarter to 5,487 euros this quarter. The average list price increased from 592,000 euros last quarter to 593,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: April 2026
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