Living in Vermeerkwartier-Oost
Vermeerkwartier-Oost is densely built and genuinely urban, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (54% houses).
At 5,292 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Vermeerkwartier-Oost is €558,000, which puts it at #28 of 124 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 29% 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €264,000 · 2016: €270,000 · 2017: €301,000 · 2018: €345,000 · 2019: €378,000 · 2020: €406,000 · 2021: €436,000 · 2022: €475,000 · 2023: €557,000 · 2024: €536,000 · 2025: €558,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €264,000 to €558,000, up 111% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 63% owner-occupied against 37% rental, including 32% 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, Vermeerkwartier-Oost is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (27% of its 2,040 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 23%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.5 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 35% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 12 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 7 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 6 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 3.7 km · library 1.0 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: the nearest primary school is 7 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (6 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 a 9-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.6 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 83% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Vermeerkwartier-Oost
Before you bid in Vermeerkwartier-Oost: 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Vermeerkwartier-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €558,000 (29% pricier than most of Amersfoort) and the neighborhood has 2,040 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Vermeerkwartier-Oost, Amersfoort is €558,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
63% of homes in Vermeerkwartier-Oost are owner-occupied and 37% are rentals, of which 32% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Vermeerkwartier-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Vermeerkwartier-Oost rose from €264,000 to €558,000 (+111%); 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
83% of homes in Vermeerkwartier-Oost were built before 2000 and 17% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Vermeerkwartier-Oost is 2.2 km; a large supermarket is 1.0 km away on average.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — homes in Vermeerkwartier-Oost cost about 29% more than in most of Amersfoort, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Vermeerkwartier-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 6 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Vermeerkwartier-Oost?
Vermeerkwartier-Oost is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 85% 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 Vermeerkwartier-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03071501) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.