Living in Holysloot
Holysloot is quiet and low-density, and most of its 142 homes are houses rather than apartments — front doors, gardens, street parking.
With just 36 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards. Water makes up 16% 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 Holysloot
At €882,000 average WOZ value, Holysloot ranks 40 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 75% 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 Holysloot sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
With 73% of homes owner-occupied, this is a settled buyers' neighborhood — homes change hands regularly, and you can usually find recent comparable sales on the same street to anchor your bid. Settled also means slower: owners here tend to stay, so the best houses may only list once a decade.
Who lives here
Demographically, Holysloot is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (35% of its 285 residents), followed by over-65s at 25%. 47% 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: 39% 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: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 5.8 km away; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 85 min walk · GP 68 min · hospital 9.6 km · library 6.9 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 38 minutes on foot; daycare is 3.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 29-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 10.2 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 5.5 km away; households here average 1.5 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Before you bid in Holysloot
Before you bid in Holysloot: the soil here is Laagveengebied, 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. Beyond that, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder. And one more: 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 Holysloot a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Holysloot suits families with children and buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €882,000 (75% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 285 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Holysloot?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Holysloot, Amsterdam is €882,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Holysloot mostly owner-occupied or rental?
73% of homes in Holysloot are owner-occupied and 27% are rentals.
How old are the homes in Holysloot?
58% of homes in Holysloot were built before 2000 and 42% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Holysloot?
The average distance to a train station from Holysloot is 10.2 km; a large supermarket is 5.8 km away on average.
Is Holysloot an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Yes — homes in Holysloot cost about 75% more than in most of Amsterdam, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Holysloot good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 3.2 km away. 47% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Holysloot?
Holysloot stands out for foundation risk, with Laagveengebied as the dominant soil. Around 35% 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 low. 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 Holysloot is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363NQ08) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.