Homes for sale in Boulevard Noord, Zandvoort

House prices and market figures for Boulevard Noord, Zandvoort

Boulevard Noord is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: as many as 78% of homes are owner-occupied, compared to just 21% rented. The average WOZ value is €389,000, which is higher than the district average of Zandvoort Noord (€362,000), but well below the municipal average of €467,000. This difference with the rest of Zandvoort is partly because the more expensive villa neighbourhoods in the south push up the municipal figure.

In the past twelve months, 32 homes were sold in Boulevard Noord, at an average purchase price of €509,094. The range ran from €275,000 to €975,000, showing that both compact apartments and larger homes changed hands. With an average living area of 81 m², the price per square metre comes to around €6,285. Apartments dominate the supply here, often with two or three rooms. Want to see the current state of affairs? At the top of this page you will find the current supply, the average asking price and the time to sell in days.

Living in Boulevard Noord, Zandvoort

Boulevard Noord is sandwiched between the beach and the northern part of Zandvoort. The neighbourhood owes its name to the boulevard that runs along the coast, and you notice it: the salty air, the sound of the sea and the tourists strolling along the boulevard in summer are inextricably linked to daily life here. But as soon as you walk a few streets inland, it becomes quieter. There you will find the residential blocks and porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s that define the streetscape, interspersed with some newer apartment complexes on the sea side.

The population composition says a lot about the character. With 510 residents aged 65-plus out of a total of 1,445, this is a neighbourhood with many seniors. Almost half of the households are single-person (485 out of the total). It is not a neighbourhood where you encounter many young families, although there are children (95 residents under 15). The average income of €34,800 is below the Zandvoort average of €39,700, which fits the profile of smaller apartments and older residents with a more modest pension.

In terms of amenities, you are well served. Within walking distance you will find supermarkets on Kerkstraat and surrounding area, and the centre of Zandvoort with shops, restaurants and the library can be reached within ten minutes on foot. For primary education, there is, among others, the Hannie Schaftschool in the neighbourhood. For sports, you have plenty of options: the beach is your backyard for running or swimming, and the sports park is towards Sport Circuit. The GP practice and pharmacy are in the centre.

Accessibility is a point to be honest about. Zandvoort aan Zee station is about a ten-minute walk away and takes you to Haarlem in around thirty minutes and from there further to Amsterdam. By car, via the N201 and A5, you can reach the Amsterdam ring road in about 25 minutes. In summer, however, traffic towards the beach can get quite congested, and parking becomes a challenge. Residents with a parking permit have it a bit easier, but free parking is hardly available. More information about parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Zandvoort.

What residents notice is the contrast between summer and winter. In the high season, Boulevard Noord is lively and busy, with tourists who can cause nuisance. In winter it is quiet and you have the beach almost to yourself. One resident put it this way: "In summer it's a circus here, but the rest of the year you enjoy the peace and the sea. That makes up for everything." If you compare Boulevard Noord with neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Oud Noord or Nieuw Noord - wonen, you notice that here you are closer to the beach but also suffer more from seasonal crowds. If you prefer a bit more peace all year round, you could also look at the supply in the area around the station. On the main page of Boulevard Noord you can read all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores to form your own picture.

Does a home for sale in Boulevard Noord suit you?

With an emphasis on smaller apartments and an average purchase price around half a million euros, Boulevard Noord is mainly interesting for singles, couples without children and active seniors who want to enjoy the sea. First-time buyers with a budget around €275,000 can still find a compact apartment here, although you must take into account overbidding. For families looking for space, the supply is more limited. Most homes are no larger than 80 to 90 square metres. Buying an apartment in Boulevard Noord therefore requires realistic expectations regarding living space. If you are looking for more space or a garden, also look at the broader supply in the Zandvoort Noord district. And if buying is just out of reach, check out the rental homes in Boulevard Noord as an alternative.

What residents say about Boulevard Noord

Residents particularly appreciate the location by the sea and the relative peace outside the high season. Accessibility by public transport scores reasonably, but parking and summer crowds are regularly mentioned as downsides. One resident wrote: "You live here for the sea, not for the convenience. But if you accept that, it's wonderful." Curious about all the ratings and scores per category? View the reviews and neighbourhood data of Boulevard Noord.

Compare homes for sale in and around Boulevard Noord

On Buurtje.nl you can view the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews. That helps you not only to find a home, but also to understand whether the neighbourhood really suits you. Want to broaden your search? Compare Boulevard Noord with Zandvoort Zuid or Bentveld for a completely different living character. Or view all homes for sale in the municipality of Zandvoort for the full overview.