Homes for sale in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid, Koggenland

House prices and market figures for Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid, Koggenland

The housing market in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid is characterised by a relatively affordable price level compared to the rest of the neighbourhood and municipality. The average purchase price over the past year was €183,197, with a range of €130,000 to €285,000. With an average living area of 64 m², this works out at approximately €2,862 per square metre. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €209,000, significantly lower than the neighbourhood average of €405,000 in Berkhout and also below the municipal average of €378,000 in Koggenland. This difference is striking and is related to the type of homes: these are mainly smaller homes and apartments, not the detached houses that characterise the streetscape elsewhere in Berkhout. Some 71% of the 75 homes are owner-occupied, the remaining 28% are rented out by private landlords. There are no social housing units. At the top of this page you will find the current supply of homes for sale in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid with the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid, Koggenland

Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid is not your average village neighbourhood. The name says it all: it concerns scattered buildings south of the village centre of Berkhout. Think ribbon development along narrow polder roads, with here and there a farm, a row of smaller homes or a detached house. The atmosphere is rural and quiet, with meadows and ditches as direct neighbours. It is the kind of place where you hear cows in the morning instead of traffic. With only 160 residents, everyone knows each other more or less, although it is not a close-knit village centre with its own square or church.

The homes are diverse in terms of construction period. You will find older agricultural properties alongside post-war homes and the occasional newer house. The average size of sold homes (64 m²) indicates that there are relatively many compact homes and apartments, which is unusual for such a rural setting. This also explains the lower WOZ value compared to the rest of Berkhout.

There are hardly any amenities in the neighbourhood itself. For daily groceries, a GP or primary school, you need to go to the centre of Berkhout or to Bobeldijk. Basisschool De Vlieger in Berkhout is the nearest school. A supermarket can only be found in Hoorn or Obdam. Sports club SV Berkhout offers football for young and old, and the area has various cycling and walking routes through the typical West Frisian polder landscape. The municipality of Koggenland invests in preserving the rural character of these outlying areas.

In terms of accessibility, you are dependent on your own transport. There is a bus line through Berkhout towards Hoorn, but the frequency is limited. Hoorn station is about ten minutes by car and offers an intercity connection to Amsterdam (approximately 35 minutes). The A7 can be reached via the N506 in a quarter of an hour. Without a car, it is difficult to live here, you have to honestly take that into account in your consideration.

Residents of Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid particularly appreciate the peace and space. "You really live in the green here, that's what attracted us. But for a carton of milk you have to get the car," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page. That is the core: you consciously choose rural living here, with the associated compromises in terms of amenities. If you compare this neighbourhood with, for example, Kerkebuurt or Slagterslaan en omgeving, you will notice that those neighbourhoods are closer to the village centre and have more amenities within walking distance. On the other hand, you also pay less for your home in Verspreide huizen Zuid.

Who is a home for sale in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid interesting for?

With an average purchase price of €183,197, buying a home in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid is a realistic option for first-time buyers, especially if you have a modal income (the average income in the neighbourhood is €31,200). The compact homes and apartments suit singles or couples without children well. The neighbourhood has a notably high number of single-person households (115 out of the total). Anyone considering buying an apartment in Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid should take into account limited supply and the need for a car. Seniors seeking peace and who have no problem driving will also find opportunities here. If you are looking for more choice or prefer a rental property, also check out rental properties in this neighbourhood or the broader supply in the Berkhout district.

What residents say about Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid

On the neighbourhood page, residents share their experiences of living in this neighbourhood. The peace and green character consistently score high, while accessibility and amenities are rated lower. "Wonderfully quiet, but you have to like living remotely," a resident sums it up. Curious about all the reviews and scores per category? Then check out the full neighbourhood page with ratings and discover whether this neighbourhood suits your living wishes.

Compare housing supply around Berkhout Verspreide huizen Zuid

On Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data. This way you not only see what is for sale, but also what it is really like to live there. Want to broaden your search? Then also compare the supply in Bobeldijk en omgeving, Oosteinde or look in other districts such as Obdam and Hensbroek. For the full municipal overview, you can visit all homes for sale in Koggenland.