Homes for sale in Buitengebied, Lisse
Looking for a home to buy in Buitengebied? Check the current listings on this page and compare prices, surface areas, and neighbourhood scores.
House prices in the Buitengebied of Lisse: well above the municipal average
The Buitengebied of Lisse is one of the most expensive places to buy a home in the region. Over the past twelve months, three homes were sold with an average purchase price of no less than 2,950,000 euros, ranging from 950,000 to 3,950,000 euros and an average living area of 442 m². These are not ordinary family homes, but spacious country houses, farmhouses and detached villas on larger plots. The WOZ value in the Buitengebied is 431,000 euros, slightly higher than the municipal average of Lisse, which stands at 405,000 euros. Of the housing stock, 63 percent is owner-occupied and 37 percent is rental. For current asking prices and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Buitengebied should know that this segment hardly exists here: it is almost exclusively detached homes on spacious plots.
Living in Buitengebied Lisse: nature, tranquillity and a thin social layer
The Buitengebied of Lisse is not a neighbourhood in the traditional sense. There are no shopping streets, no school playgrounds around the corner and no neighbours five metres away. What you do find here is space. Bulb fields, polder ditches, ribbon development along narrow roads and a silence you no longer find in the village centre. A long-term resident describes it as follows: 'I have lived here all my life. I love living more remotely in nature.' That says it all about the appeal of this area. On the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied, residents give an average score of 7.5 out of 10. Green space and accessibility score the highest, both with a 9. Housing and education score lower, which is logical given the sparsely populated character of the neighbourhood.
As for amenities: they exist, but you have to drive to them. The nearest supermarkets, schools and GP practices are located in the centre of Lisse. For primary education, residents rely on schools in the village itself. Sports clubs such as football club RKAVV and tennis club LTV are a short drive away. Public transport is limited: bus routes run along the main roads but the frequency is low and most residents rely on the car. Via the N208 and N443 you are quickly on the A44 towards Amsterdam or The Hague. Hillegom station is about a ten-minute drive away, from where you can be in Amsterdam Central in half an hour. Within the Buitengebied itself, there are smaller sub-areas such as De Engel, Halfweg and Ter Beek, each with its own character but all characterised by low building density and plenty of green space.
The social dynamics in the Buitengebied have changed in recent years. The same resident who values nature so much also notes that more labour migrants have come to the area, mainly from Poland, and that this causes nuisance in the evening hours. The safety score of 7.0 and community score of 7.0 reflect that: it is not a problem neighbourhood, but neither is it a close-knit village community. Residents know each other, but there is no strong neighbourhood bond. Those looking for an active neighbourhood life would be better off looking at Lisse Noord or the Centre of Lisse, where the social infrastructure is denser. Read more about the municipality of Lisse and its neighbourhoods on the municipal page. The municipality itself also provides information about living and permits via the official website of the municipality of Lisse.
Which buyer is the Buitengebied of Lisse suitable for?
Buying in Buitengebied is reserved for a specific target group: affluent movers or people who consciously choose space and privacy over urban proximity. First-time buyers and young families with a moderate budget will not find an affordable home here. The average sale price of nearly three million euros speaks volumes. Also take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2 percent for homes above the starter exemption) and notary fees. Supply is scarce and the homes are large, so always view with a buying agent. Those who cannot or do not yet want to take the step to buy can also look at rental homes in Buitengebied as an alternative.
Searching for a home to buy in Buitengebied: use neighbourhood data as a starting point
Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only see what a home costs but also what it is really like to live there. Compare the Buitengebied with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Lisse Zuid or view all homes for sale in Lisse for a broader picture of the market.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to buy a house in Buitengebied Lisse?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in the Buitengebied of Lisse was €2,950,000, with a range of €950,000 to €3,950,000. It concerns almost exclusively large detached houses with an average area of 442 m². This is significantly higher than the municipal average of Lisse.
What is the WOZ value of homes in the Buitengebied of Lisse?
The average WOZ value in the Buitengebied of Lisse is €431,000. That is slightly above the municipal average of Lisse, which stands at €405,000. However, the actual selling prices of detached country houses and villas in this area are much higher than the WOZ value suggests.
What types of homes are for sale in Buitengebied Lisse?
Buying a home in Buitengebied almost always means choosing a detached house: think country houses, former farmhouses and villas on spacious plots. Apartments or terraced houses are hardly found. Of the total housing stock, 63 percent is owner-occupied, making it predominantly a home-ownership area.
How accessible is the Buitengebied of Lisse by public transport and car?
The Buitengebied is easily accessible by car via the N208 and N443, with a quick connection to the A44 towards Amsterdam and The Hague. Hillegom station is about a ten-minute drive away and offers train connections to Amsterdam Central in about thirty minutes. Public transport within the Buitengebied itself is limited; a car is almost indispensable.
Are there schools and amenities in the Buitengebied of Lisse?
The Buitengebied itself has no schools, supermarkets or GP practices. All these amenities are located in the centre of Lisse, a short drive away. Primary and secondary schools are accessible from the village. For families with school-age children, it is important to take daily travel times into account, although residents appreciate the peace and greenery as compensation.
I've lived here my whole life. I love living more in the back, in nature. There's not really a bond with the neighbours, we do know each other. In recent years, more Polish people have moved into the neighbourhood. They are often drunk and play loud music. In the evening, I don't want to/am not allowed to walk alone on the street because there are quite strange figures walking around and it is quite remote.
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