Living in Muziekbuurt-Zuid
Muziekbuurt-Zuid is urban but not overwhelming, and most of its 503 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
At 5,444 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 Muziekbuurt-Zuid
The average home value (WOZ) in Muziekbuurt-Zuid is €384,000, which puts it at #84 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 7% below the city median, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €102,000 and its most expensive €1,329,000, so Muziekbuurt-Zuid sits in the middle 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 €190,000 to €408,000, up 115% — faster than the city as a whole (+110%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 62% owner-occupied against 38% rental, including 33% social housing. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Muziekbuurt-Zuid is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (30% of its 1,065 residents), followed by over-65s at 24%. Households split into 36% singles and 31% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.1 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 35% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 6 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 5 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 3.7 km · library 2.1 km · 2 cinemas within 5 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: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; 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 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
100% 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 Muziekbuurt-Zuid
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 Muziekbuurt-Zuid a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Muziekbuurt-Zuid suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €384,000 (7% below the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 1,065 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Muziekbuurt-Zuid?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Muziekbuurt-Zuid, Amersfoort is €384,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Muziekbuurt-Zuid mostly owner-occupied or rental?
62% of homes in Muziekbuurt-Zuid are owner-occupied and 38% are rentals, of which 33% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Muziekbuurt-Zuid rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Muziekbuurt-Zuid rose from €190,000 to €408,000 (+115%); 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 Muziekbuurt-Zuid?
100% of homes in Muziekbuurt-Zuid were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Muziekbuurt-Zuid?
The average distance to a train station from Muziekbuurt-Zuid is 2.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.5 km away on average.
Is Muziekbuurt-Zuid an expensive part of Amersfoort?
It sits close to the Amersfoort median: neither a premium neighborhood nor a bargain area.
Is Muziekbuurt-Zuid good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 31% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Muziekbuurt-Zuid is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03072003) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.