What really happens when there’s a bidding war in Amsterdam?
Current figures by neighborhood – August 2026
Bids above asking price and price per square meter in Amsterdam’s main neighborhoods
Amsterdam
Up to €500,000€7.787
per square meter
€27,3k
absolute €
7,6%
past 3 months · above asking price
Trend
6,2%
8,9%
Why do buyers choose to bid above the asking price?
High demand, low supply
Fewer homes means greater competition in the market.
International and expat demand
The development in Amsterdam is putting additional pressure on the housing supply.
Strategic pricing
Sometimes intentionally priced attractively to encourage more bids.
Bid strategically. Win without overpaying.
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Data-driven purchasing: You always have access to the latest neighborhood and local area data and receive guidance on how to submit competitive bids.
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A head start in timing: act quickly when a product becomes available, before the public jumps on it.
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Comprehensive support: from initial consultation to negotiation and transfer, always with an understanding of local pricing.
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Asking price analysis using a unique tool: together, we’ll determine the price point that attracts the most attention and visits, with a clear forecast of the number of bids.
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Strategic bidding: when and by how much should you outbid?
Amsterdam at Home Real Estate always works with a well-founded bidding strategy:
Real-time data by neighborhood
We analyze the average percentage by which comparable homes in your street or neighborhood sell for above the asking price.
Get to know the market
In areas where homes sell more quickly, you may need to offer a bit more; in slower markets, you can be more cautious.
Financial justification
We'll calculate a reasonable offer within your budget.
Conclusion
"Whether you're buying or selling, Amsterdam at Home always gives you the edge."
All sub-districts and neighborhoods of Amsterdam
The table below shows, by neighborhood, the number of recent transactions, the average bid premium, the average price per square meter, and the average time on the market. Figures as of August 2026.
| Subneighborhood / Neighborhood | Number of transactionsNumber of NVM sales in this neighborhood over the past 12 months, across all price ranges. Neighborhood categories include all sub-neighborhoods. | Average bidThe average percentage by which the sale price exceeded the original asking price over the past 12 months. At the neighborhood level: weighted by the number of transactions. | Average price per square meterAverage purchase price per square meter for NVM sales over the past 12 months, across all price ranges. At the neighborhood level: weighted by the number of transactions. | Average selling timeAverage number of days between listing and sale (NVM sales time), over the past 12 months. At the neighborhood level: weighted by the number of transactions. |
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| 252 | 2,7% | €9.638 | 73 days | |
| Jordaan | 83 | 3,0% | €9.959 | 67 days |
| Canal District | 48 | -1,2% | €9.833 | 95 days |
| Nieuwmarkt/Lastage | 39 | 5,0% | €9.387 | 67 days |
| Weesperbuurt/Plantage | 25 | 4,4% | €9.545 | 51 days |
| Burgwallen-Oude Zijde | 12 | 2,3% | €8.392 | 47 days |
| Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde | 14 | 1,0% | €9.177 | 114 days |
| Haarlemmerbuurt | 31 | 4,6% | €9.560 | 75 days |
| Amsterdam | 238 | 5,6% | €5.808 | 57 days |
| Geuzenveld | 24 | 5,1% | €5.621 | 62 days |
| Osdorp | 101 | 5,1% | €5.483 | 55 days |
| Slotermeer | 46 | 7,7% | €6.193 | 51 days |
| Final Run | 33 | 9,0% | €6.671 | 48 days |
| The Aker | 34 | 1,5% | €5.544 | 79 days |
| Amsterdam | 73 | 7,4% | €6.839 | 41 days |
| Buikslotermeer | 32 | 8,5% | €5.516 | 40 days |
| Nieuwendammerdijk/Buiksloterdijk | 2 | -11,4% | €9.434 | 75 days |
| Buiksloot Garden Village | 4 | 13,4% | €8.325 | 36 days |
| Nieuwendam Garden Village | 7 | 10,8% | €7.846 | 34 days |
| IJplein/Vogelbuurt | 28 | 5,9% | €7.701 | 42 days |
| Amsterdam | 244 | 9,2% | €9.139 | 40 days |
| Dapperbuurt | 31 | 8,9% | €9.098 | 42 days |
| Indonesian Neighborhood | 78 | 9,6% | €9.040 | 41 days |
| Oosterpark neighborhood | 49 | 10,6% | €9.360 | 36 days |
| Transvaal Neighborhood | 33 | 8,4% | €9.064 | 33 days |
| Eastern Islands/Quays | 53 | 8,2% | €9.150 | 44 days |
| Amsterdam | 99 | 6,8% | €9.989 | 60 days |
| The Costa Neighborhood | 22 | 6,3% | €9.936 | 64 days |
| Helmersbuurt | 35 | 6,3% | €9.814 | 61 days |
| Overtoomse Lock | 35 | 9,2% | €9.982 | 39 days |
| Vondelbuurt | 7 | -1,7% | €11.059 | 141 days |
| Amsterdam | 222 | 3,9% | €10.083 | 56 days |
| Apollo Neighborhood | 29 | 0,9% | €9.195 | 56 days |
| Museum Quarter | 46 | 0,9% | €11.323 | 63 days |
| Willemspark neighborhood | 29 | 2,7% | €11.721 | 64 days |
| Stadium Neighborhood | 52 | 5,9% | €9.307 | 49 days |
| Hoofddorpplein Neighborhood | 54 | 7,4% | €9.487 | 46 days |
| Zuidas | 12 | 1,4% | €9.562 | 88 days |
| Amsterdam | 150 | 5,0% | €5.018 | 58 days |
| Bijlmer Center | 22 | 6,3% | €4.624 | 47 days |
| Bijlmer East | 54 | 5,4% | €5.012 | 62 days |
| Fun | 25 | 5,0% | €4.841 | 53 days |
| Holendrecht | 12 | 4,2% | €4.688 | 65 days |
| Venserpolder | 37 | 4,1% | €5.486 | 60 days |
| Bos en | 171 | 7,2% | €8.471 | 57 days |
| Erasmus Park | 40 | 7,4% | €8.587 | 48 days |
| Longing for the Countryside | 95 | 7,4% | €8.544 | 61 days |
| The Coal Kit | 36 | 6,5% | €8.148 | 57 days |
| 107 | 2,9% | €7.585 | 58 days | |
| Buitenveldert East | 38 | 3,4% | €7.500 | 57 days |
| Buitenveldert-West | 62 | 2,8% | €7.206 | 58 days |
| Princess Irenebuurt and surrounding area | 7 | 1,7% | €11.404 | 70 days |
| De | 126 | 8,7% | €9.305 | 44 days |
| Bellamy Neighborhood | 30 | 11,2% | €9.970 | 37 days |
| Chassé Neighborhood | 24 | 3,2% | €8.538 | 63 days |
| Geuzen Neighborhood | 37 | 9,3% | €9.155 | 46 days |
| Main Road and surrounding area | 35 | 9,7% | €9.421 | 36 days |
| De | 208 | 8,8% | €10.083 | 44 days |
| Oude Pijp | 85 | 9,3% | €10.411 | 40 days |
| New Pijp | 86 | 7,6% | €10.101 | 49 days |
| South Pijp | 37 | 10,5% | €9.285 | 40 days |
| 73 | 4,8% | €6.468 | 57 days | |
| IJburg West | 35 | 2,9% | €6.131 | 72 days |
| IJburg South | 28 | 6,5% | €6.638 | 44 days |
| IJburg East | 10 | 6,9% | €7.171 | 40 days |
| 115 | 6,8% | €9.157 | 42 days | |
| Rijnbuurt | 46 | 5,8% | €9.267 | 41 days |
| Scheldebuurt | 52 | 7,1% | €9.007 | 41 days |
| IJselbuurt | 17 | 8,9% | €9.316 | 47 days |
| 91 | 7,1% | €8.783 | 40 days | |
| Frankendael | 15 | 11,1% | €9.488 | 45 days |
| Middenmeer | 50 | 5,8% | €8.323 | 39 days |
| Concrete Village | 8 | 10,5% | €7.466 | 44 days |
| Omval/Overamstel | 18 | 6,1% | €10.057 | 39 days |
| 132 | 7,5% | €9.519 | 50 days | |
| Staatsliedenbuurt | 41 | 10,7% | €10.347 | 48 days |
| Spaarndammerbuurt | 35 | 6,8% | €9.072 | 48 days |
| Timber Ports | 17 | -0,5% | €8.738 | 89 days |
| Frederik Hendrik Neighborhood | 39 | 8,3% | €9.390 | 38 days |
| 28 | 7,5% | €7.940 | 60 days | |
| Zeeburgereiland/Bovendiep | 14 | 7,5% | €7.940 | 60 days |
| Zeeburgereiland/Nieuwe Diep | 14 | 7,5% | €7.940 | 60 days |
Source: NVM/MVA market data, compiled by Amsterdam at Home. Neighborhood names follow the official classification of the City of Amsterdam. A total of 66 sub-neighborhoods are shown.
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