Living in Rembrandtpark-Noord
Rembrandtpark-Noord is densely built and genuinely urban, and this is apartment territory: only about 1 in 100 homes is a house.
With just 3,659 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
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 Rembrandtpark-Noord
At €522,000 average WOZ value, Rembrandtpark-Noord ranks 192 out of 426 Amsterdam neighborhoods on price — 3% 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 Rembrandtpark-Noord sits in the middle of the pack.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2023: €504,000 · 2024: €510,000 · 2025: €522,000
The direction of the market: between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €504,000 to €522,000, up 4% — 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 0% of homes are owner-occupied. 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, Rembrandtpark-Noord is heavily student-flavored, with the 15-to-25 group unusually large (42% of its 1,010 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 36%. More than half of all households (80%) are single-person — this is a neighborhood of independents, not minivans. The average household counts 1.3 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 66% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; eating out is the default here — around 28 cafés and restaurants inside a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 1.0 km · library 0.7 km · 10 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: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (4 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 4-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is a 7-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; a highway on-ramp 1.1 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; and at 0.3 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 Rembrandtpark-Noord
Before you bid in Rembrandtpark-Noord: 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, listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it.
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 Rembrandtpark-Noord a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Rembrandtpark-Noord suits 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 €522,000 (3% pricier than most of Amsterdam) and the neighborhood has 1,010 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Rembrandtpark-Noord?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Rembrandtpark-Noord, Amsterdam is €522,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Rembrandtpark-Noord mostly owner-occupied or rental?
0% of homes in Rembrandtpark-Noord are owner-occupied and 100% are rentals.
Are house prices in Rembrandtpark-Noord rising?
Between 2023 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Rembrandtpark-Noord rose from €504,000 to €522,000 (+4%); 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 Rembrandtpark-Noord?
100% of homes in Rembrandtpark-Noord 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 Rembrandtpark-Noord?
The average distance to a train station from Rembrandtpark-Noord is 1.8 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Rembrandtpark-Noord an expensive part of Amsterdam?
Prices sit close to what most of Amsterdam costs: neither a pricey area nor a bargain.
Is Rembrandtpark-Noord good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.7 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 7% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Rembrandtpark-Noord?
Rembrandtpark-Noord 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 88% 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 Rembrandtpark-Noord is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU0363FM03) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.