Living in Calveen
Calveen is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (79%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With just 256 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Amersfoort sits at the rail crossroads of the Netherlands, which makes it a favorite for couples commuting in different directions. A well-preserved medieval center is ringed by thoughtfully planned newer districts like Vathorst.
The housing market in Calveen
At €640,000 average WOZ value, Calveen ranks 15 out of 124 Amersfoort neighborhoods on price — 48% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €97,000 and its priciest €1,127,000, so Calveen sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2019: €477,000 · 2020: €494,000 · 2021: €515,000 · 2022: €529,000 · 2023: €612,000 · 2024: €601,000 · 2025: €640,000
The direction of the market: between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €477,000 to €640,000, up 34% — slower than the city as a whole (+61%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 88% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Calveen is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (42% of its 150 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 19%. 50% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.7 people.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.9 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 23 min walk · GP 12 min · hospital 4.1 km · library 2.0 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 20 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.2 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.2 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering.
Energy and running costs
69% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Calveen
Before you bid in Calveen: in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Also, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calveen a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Calveen suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €640,000 (48% pricier than most of Amersfoort) and the neighborhood has 150 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Calveen?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Calveen, Amersfoort is €640,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Calveen mostly owner-occupied or rental?
88% of homes in Calveen are owner-occupied and 12% are rentals.
Are house prices in Calveen rising?
Between 2019 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Calveen rose from €477,000 to €640,000 (+34%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 61% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Calveen?
69% of homes in Calveen were built before 2000 and 31% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Calveen?
The average distance to a train station from Calveen is 4.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.9 km away on average.
Is Calveen an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — homes in Calveen cost about 48% more than in most of Amersfoort, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Calveen good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 1.7 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 50% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Calveen?
Calveen is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 2% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Calveen is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03072201) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.