Callantsoog (woonkern), Schagen
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. Standing on the Dorpsplein in Callantsoog, it offers 231 m² of living space on a 441 m² plot, a rare combination in this coastal village. Built in 1950, the house has an F energy label, so heating costs will be significant. At €1,300,000, it is the most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 189% above the average asking price of €449,250. For context, that is a steep premium, but the size is exceptional too: the floor area is 114% larger than the neighbourhood average of 108 m². If you are looking at detached houses in Schagen, this one is in a league of its own.
Callantsoog is a small village with just over 1,000 residents, and it feels like it. The population is older, 39% are 65 or over, and most homes are owner-occupied (65%) and single-family (88%). It is not a bustling place: the address density is low (487 addresses per km²), which matches the rural character. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the data alone. The neighbourhood Callantsoog (woonkern) is quiet, with few facilities within walking distance beyond the basics.
Your daily routine here revolves around the village square. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, so grabbing bread or groceries is a quick walk. For primary school, Openbare Basisschool Frankendael is a couple of streets away. Secondary school is a different story, the nearest is 8.8 km away, so older children will need transport. The nearest train station is 11.7 km away, making this a car-dependent location. The municipality Schagen covers a wide rural area, and Callantsoog sits at its northern edge, close to the coast.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Goudriaan makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Dorpsplein 31, Callantsoog
Data from Callantsoog (woonkern)
Data from Callantsoog (woonkern)
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About Dorpsplein 31, Callantsoog
The asking price is 189% above the neighbourhood average of €449,250, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Callantsoog. However, the floor area of 231 m² is also 114% larger than the average of 108 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,628, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,416 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the central village location.
The home has an energy label F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is on the less efficient end. You can expect high heating costs, especially in winter. The house was built in 1950, so insulation is likely minimal. Budget for potential upgrades if you want to improve efficiency.
With 231 m² of living space on a 441 m² plot, this home is significantly larger than average. The neighbourhood average floor area is 108 m², so this is more than double. Most homes in Callantsoog are single-family (88%) and owner-occupied (65%), but few offer this much space. The plot is also generous for a village-centre location.
Callantsoog has a small population of 1,040, with only 120 households with children. The largest age group is 65+ (405 residents), so it is not a typical family neighbourhood. There is one primary school within walking distance (Frankendael at 516 m), but secondary school is 8.8 km away. The village is quiet and safe, with 47 total crimes reported.
The nearest train station is 11.7 km away. This makes the home very car-dependent for commuting. There are no direct public transport links mentioned in the listing. The village is rural, so a car is essential for most journeys beyond the immediate area.
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 113 m away on the Dorpsplein, so daily groceries are very convenient. There is also a restaurant 0.5 km away and a library 0.6 km away. For a GP, the nearest is 0.5 km. However, for larger shopping trips or secondary schools, you will need to travel further afield.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Callantsoog (woonkern)