Living in Reigersbos 3
Reigersbos 3 is city living in its most compact form, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (33% houses).
With 10,148 residents per km², you will know your streets are alive — and so will your ears; visit on a Friday evening before you commit.
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 Reigersbos 3
At €327,000 average WOZ value, Reigersbos 3 ranks 387 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 35% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Amsterdam's cheapest buurt averages €42,000 and its priciest €2,286,000, so Reigersbos 3 sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €330,000 · 2024: €310,000 · 2025: €327,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here fell from €330,000 to €327,000, down 1% — roughly in step with the rest of the city. WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 31% of homes are owner-occupied, and 64% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Reigersbos 3 is a young-adult neighborhood — the 25-to-45 group outnumbers everyone else (27% of its 2,495 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 25%. Households split into 54% singles and 31% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.9 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 57% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 10 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 2 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 11 min walk · GP 11 min · hospital 2.3 km · library 1.6 km · 1 cinema 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 11 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.8 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 10-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; and at 0.6 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
100% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Reigersbos 3
Before you bid in Reigersbos 3: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Amsterdam is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
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 Reigersbos 3 a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Reigersbos 3 suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after peace and space and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €327,000 (35% cheaper than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 2,495 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Reigersbos 3?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Reigersbos 3, Amsterdam is €327,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Reigersbos 3 mostly owner-occupied or rental?
31% of homes in Reigersbos 3 are owner-occupied and 69% are rentals, of which 64% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Reigersbos 3 rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Reigersbos 3 fell from €330,000 to €327,000 (−1%); 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 Reigersbos 3?
100% of homes in Reigersbos 3 were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Reigersbos 3?
The average distance to a train station from Reigersbos 3 is 2.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.8 km away on average.
Is Reigersbos 3 an expensive part of Amsterdam?
No — homes here cost about 35% less than in most of Amsterdam, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Reigersbos 3 good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.9 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 31% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Reigersbos 3?
Reigersbos 3 is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Laagveengebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Amsterdam
Closest in price — worth a look if Reigersbos 3 is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363TL03) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.