Are you looking to buy a home in Amsterdam East? This district offers a unique combination of historic neighborhoods, young urban areas, and plenty of green space. You will find authentic apartment buildings, spacious family homes, and many contemporary new-build projects. Favorite neighborhoods include the Indische Buurt, Watergraafsmeer, Oostelijk Havengebied, and the Amstelkwartier. Thanks to good public transport connections, parks, and lively restaurants and cafés, East Amsterdam is popular with families, young couples, expats, and older people.
Due to the growing supply, East is more accessible than the city center, but quick sales and rising prices require expert guidance froman MVA real estate agent.
Year of construction & maintenance: Pay close attention to maintenance (foundations, insulation) in older porch houses and apartment complexes, especially in Indische Buurt and Watergraafsmeer. Homeowners' Association: Check whether the Homeowners' Association is active and whether there is a long-term maintenance plan for apartments. Leasehold & municipal developments: Take leasehold, division, and urban renewal plans into account in your considerations. New construction and transformation: Oost is growing, with many recent and upcoming new construction projects (Amstelkwartier, Cruquius area), ideal for those who want modern and energy-efficient living.
Amsterdam East is bursting with new construction: from stylish apartments on the IJ to spacious townhouses in the Amstelkwartier. Modern buildings, extra sustainable, and often with private outdoor space. Due to high demand, new construction projects sometimes fill up quickly: an MVA New Construction Specialist can help you with quick registration, enrollment, and purchase.
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* All market data mentioned is sourced from the official NVM Housing Market quarterly figures for Amsterdam East, Q3 2025.
The average selling price in Amsterdam East is currently €637,000. Apartments cost an average of €588,000, terraced houses €1,060,000, and detached houses €1,788,000 (Q3 2025).
In Q3 2025, bids will be made that are on average 8.8% above the asking price. 87% of homes will actually be sold above the asking price, particularly apartments and terraced houses.
These figures are averages. The final price a home is worth depends on its location, condition, interest in the home, how long it has been on the market, and more. A real estate agent can help you determine the right offer for the home you are interested in based on their experience and market knowledge. This way, you can be sure you are not paying too much for your dream home.
This information comes from our housing market reports.
Now is an attractive time to buy due to a wide range of properties, relatively stable prices, and good opportunities for negotiation. The neighborhood is growing in terms of amenities, popularity, and accessibility, which is beneficial for house hunters.
Popular types of owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam East are apartments (with or without outdoor space), terraced houses in Watergraafsmeer, family homes, and historic buildings in the Indische Buurt neighborhood.
On average, homes in Amsterdam East are sold within 30 days. This information comes from our housing market reports.
The "shortage indicator" is 2.7: there are approximately 2 to 3 alternatives available per home seeker. That is not very many. This information comes from our housing market reports.
Yes, overbidding is still the norm. 87% of homes sold are sold above the asking price, and apartments in particular are in high demand, with bids averaging 9.3% above the asking price.
These figures are averages. The final price of a home depends on its location, condition, interest in the property, how long it has been on the market, and more. A real estate agent can help you determine the right offer for the home you are interested in based on their experience and market knowledge. This way, you can be sure that you are not paying too much for your dream home. This information comes from our housing market reports.
Every MVA real estate agent is fully specialized in the Amsterdam housing market and is known for his or her in-depth knowledge of local market trends and regulations.
MVA real estate agents are:
Certified and compliant with strict quality standards
Working transparently and customer-focused
They are affiliated with the NVM
Follow continuing education
Subject to independent disciplinary jurisdiction
Connected to a large regional network
Have access to the most comprehensive range of potential buyers through their exchange system
This provides the necessary certainty and reliability when buying or selling your home. An MVA sales agent takes care of everything for you throughout the entire sales process: from determining the right asking price and organizing viewings to negotiations and administrative processing. This gives you the best chance of a successful and hassle-free sale of your home.
The price of a house in Amsterdam East varies depending on the type of property:
Apartment: median €589,000
Terraced house: median €961,000
Corner house: median €1,092,000
Price per square meter for apartments: €8,882/m²
The neighborhoods that belong to Amsterdam East are: Indische Buurt, Watergraafsmeer, Oostpoort, Oostelijk Havengebied, Czaar Peterbuurt, Amstelkwartier, and parts of the Science Park.
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New builds are usually a bit more expensive, but they're super energy efficient and low maintenance in the short term.