Living in Willemstad

Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, and around 90% of the island's people live in and around the city. This page is about its historic heart: the districts Punda, Otrobanda, Pietermaai and Scharloo. In 1997 they were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List as the Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour.

Punda, founded in 1634, is the oldest part, on the east side of the Sint Anna Bay. Across the water lies Otrobanda (1707), Papiamentu for 'the other side'. The two are joined by the Queen Emma Bridge, a floating pontoon bridge that is now for pedestrians only, while traffic crosses the harbour on the high Queen Juliana Bridge. North of Punda, across the Waaigat, lies Scharloo with its grand old mansions, and east of Punda lies Pietermaai. The colourful facades go back to an 1817 rule that buildings had to be painted in colour.

Pietermaai shows how the old town has changed. It was founded around 1675 and fell into decay from the 1970s on. After the UNESCO listing many of its historic buildings were restored and became boutique hotels, restaurants and bars, and today the district is known for its nightlife.

Who Willemstad suits

The old town suits buyers who want city life, with shops, restaurants and culture within walking distance, rather than a beach resort. Thinking of buying a historic building? Ask the realtor and the notary which rules apply when you renovate it, before you make an offer. Prefer the beach? Compare with homes for sale in Jan Thiel, Blue Bay or Spaanse Water.

The Willemstad property market today

Right now our map shows 32 properties with an asking price for sale here: 6 houses, 12 apartments and 1 building lot, offered by 13 realtors. The median asking price is $725,000; the middle 90% of asking prices lie between $189,000 and $1,924,000. These are asking prices of listings online today, not sale prices.

Realtors with listings in Willemstad

Which realtors have the most for sale in Willemstad right now, and at what median asking price (half of their listings here cost less, half more). Click a name for the realtor's profile.

RealtorListingsMedian asking price
New Winds Realty6$588,000
RE/MAX BonBini6$771,000
Curaçao Exclusive Real Estate5$352,000
CuraHouseCare3$515,000
International Fine Living2$390,000
Joubert Realty2$577,000
Sotheby’s International Realty2$1,000,000
Coldwell Banker1$2,119,000
Droom Huis Curacao1$782,000
Keller Williams Curacao1$832,000

Plus 3 more realtors with a few listings in Willemstad: you'll find them all on the map.

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