Living in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost
Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost is moderately urban — city amenities without the crush, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (60%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
With 12,984 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit. Water makes up 20% of its surface — canals and waterfront are part of daily scenery here, and so are the price tags of homes that face them.
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 Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost
The average home value (WOZ) in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost is €455,000, which puts it at #52 of 125 neighborhoods in Amersfoort — 10% 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 Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost 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 €237,000 to €476,000, up 101% — slower 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: 57% owner-occupied against 43% rental, including 39% 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, Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (31% of its 2,545 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 27%. 43% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 33% 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: groceries are a non-issue — 3 large supermarkets within a kilometer; dining out means a short trip: only 6 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 13 min walk · GP 13 min · hospital 7.2 km · library 0.8 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 8 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (3 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 11 minutes on foot — commuting without a car is the natural choice; the nearest highway on-ramp is 3.0 km away; car ownership is moderate (1.0 per household).
Energy and running costs
With 100% 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 Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost
Before you bid in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost: 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 Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost suits families with children best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €455,000 (10% above the Amersfoort median) and the neighborhood has 2,545 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost, Amersfoort is €455,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost mostly owner-occupied or rental?
57% of homes in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost are owner-occupied and 43% are rentals, of which 39% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost rose from €237,000 to €476,000 (+101%); 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 Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost?
0% of homes in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost were built before 2000 and 100% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost?
The average distance to a train station from Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost is 0.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost an expensive part of Amersfoort?
Yes — average home values in Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost are 10% above the Amersfoort median, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 3 daycare locations within a kilometer. 43% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Amersfoort
Closest in price — worth a look if Zuiderzeestedenbuurt-Oost is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU03073101) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.