Living in Groenmarktkadebuurt
Groenmarktkadebuurt is city living in its most compact form, and living here overwhelmingly means apartment living — 100% of the stock is flats.
At 9,341 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed. 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.
Amsterdam is the tightest housing market in the Netherlands: international workers, students and families chase the same limited stock, overbidding is routine in popular price bands, and a large social-housing sector keeps much of the city permanently off the open market. Where a buurt sits relative to the ring road (A10) and a metro or tram line explains a surprising share of its price.
The housing market in Groenmarktkadebuurt
The average home value (WOZ) in Groenmarktkadebuurt is €629,000, which puts it at #104 of 426 neighborhoods in Amsterdam — 25% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Groenmarktkadebuurt sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €580,000 · 2024: €568,000 · 2025: €629,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €580,000 to €629,000, up 8% — faster than the city as a whole (+0%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 36% owner-occupied against 64% rental. 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, Groenmarktkadebuurt is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (58% of its 335 residents), followed by 15-to-25 year olds at 17%. More than half of all households (56%) 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 — 44% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 10 large supermarkets within a kilometer; with roughly 204 cafés and restaurants within a kilometer, you will never cook out of necessity.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 7 min walk · GP 5 min · hospital 1.5 km · library 1.0 km · 11 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: 4 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (14 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 an 11-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.9 km away; and at 0.2 cars per household, most residents simply don't own one — if you do, factor in permit costs and waiting lists before you buy.
Energy and running costs
Since 81% 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 Groenmarktkadebuurt
Before you bid in Groenmarktkadebuurt: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, 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.
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 Groenmarktkadebuurt a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Groenmarktkadebuurt suits buyers after city buzz best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers, families with children and buyers after peace and space. The average home value is €629,000 (25% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 335 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Groenmarktkadebuurt?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Groenmarktkadebuurt, Amsterdam is €629,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Groenmarktkadebuurt mostly owner-occupied or rental?
36% of homes in Groenmarktkadebuurt are owner-occupied and 64% are rentals.
Are house prices in Groenmarktkadebuurt rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Groenmarktkadebuurt rose from €580,000 to €629,000 (+8%); Amsterdam as a whole moved up 0% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Groenmarktkadebuurt?
81% of homes in Groenmarktkadebuurt were built before 2000 and 19% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Groenmarktkadebuurt?
The average distance to a train station from Groenmarktkadebuurt is 2.7 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Groenmarktkadebuurt an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Groenmarktkadebuurt cost about 25% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Groenmarktkadebuurt good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 14 daycare locations within a kilometer. 10% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Groenmarktkadebuurt?
Groenmarktkadebuurt stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 91% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very high. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Groenmarktkadebuurt is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363AB08) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.