Living in Zonnehof
Zonnehof is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 7 homes is a house.
At 6,129 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 Zonnehof
The average home value (WOZ) in Zonnehof is €409,000, which puts it at #73 of 124 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 6% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amersfoort's cheapest buurt averages €97,000 and its priciest €1,127,000, so Zonnehof sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €157,000 · 2016: €158,000 · 2017: €145,000 · 2018: €187,000 · 2019: €202,000 · 2020: €221,000 · 2021: €294,000 · 2022: €344,000 · 2023: €394,000 · 2024: €391,000 · 2025: €409,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €157,000 to €409,000, up 161% — 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: 44% owner-occupied against 56% rental, including 13% 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, Zonnehof is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (35% of its 600 residents), followed by over-65s at 25%. More than half of all households (59%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.6 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 56% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; eating out is the default here — around 39 cafés and restaurants inside a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 7 min · hospital 3.1 km · library 1.6 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 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 train station is 13 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.3 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Before you bid in Zonnehof
Before you bid in Zonnehof: with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
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 Zonnehof a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Zonnehof suits first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €409,000 (6% cheaper than most of Amersfoort) and the neighborhood has 600 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Zonnehof?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Zonnehof, Amersfoort is €409,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Zonnehof mostly owner-occupied or rental?
44% of homes in Zonnehof are owner-occupied and 56% are rentals, of which 13% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Zonnehof rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Zonnehof rose from €157,000 to €409,000 (+161%); 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 Zonnehof?
59% of homes in Zonnehof were built before 2000 and 41% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Zonnehof?
The average distance to a train station from Zonnehof is 1.1 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Zonnehof an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Prices sit close to what most of Amersfoort costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Zonnehof good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.8 km away and there are 5 daycare locations within a kilometer. 11% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Zonnehof?
Zonnehof is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 72% 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 Zonnehof is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU03070204) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.