Living in Dassenberg e.o.
Dassenberg e.o. is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (91%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 5,713 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
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 Dassenberg e.o.
The average home value (WOZ) in Dassenberg e.o. is €547,000, which puts it at #27 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 32% above the city median. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Dassenberg e.o. sits in the upper band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €300,000 to €568,000, up 89% — slower than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
With 72% 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, Dassenberg e.o. is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 855 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 22%. 61% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 46% of households sit in the country's top income bracket — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.2 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 17 min walk · GP 26 min · hospital 5.5 km · library 2.9 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 10 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (5 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 3-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 12-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 0.8 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
With 99% of homes built after 2000, insulation standards here are decent by default — but newer also means VvE service costs for apartments and less room to add value through renovation. Different math, not automatically better.
Before you bid in Dassenberg e.o.
Before you bid in Dassenberg e.o.: 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 Dassenberg e.o. a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Dassenberg e.o. suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €547,000 (32% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 855 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Dassenberg e.o.?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Dassenberg e.o., Amersfoort is €547,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Dassenberg e.o. mostly owner-occupied or rental?
72% of homes in Dassenberg e.o. are owner-occupied and 28% are rentals, of which 25% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Dassenberg e.o. rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Dassenberg e.o. rose from €300,000 to €568,000 (+89%); Amersfoort as a whole moved up 110% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Dassenberg e.o.?
1% of homes in Dassenberg e.o. were built before 2000 and 99% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Dassenberg e.o.?
The average distance to a train station from Dassenberg e.o. is 3.0 km; a large supermarket is 1.2 km away on average.
Is Dassenberg e.o. an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Dassenberg e.o. are 32% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Dassenberg e.o. good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 61% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Dassenberg e.o. is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03072801) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.