40 homes for sale in neighbourhood Centrum, Hilversum

House prices and market figures Centrum, Hilversum

The owner-occupied market in the Centrum district of Hilversum is compact but active. Of the more than 1,969 homes in the neighbourhood, only 36% are owner-occupied, while 64% are in the rental sector. This makes supply scarce and competition for popular properties real. The average WOZ value is €367,000, which is higher than the district average for Centrum as a whole (€343,000), but clearly lower than the municipal average for Hilversum (€451,000). This difference is entirely due to the type of housing: the centre has relatively many apartments and smaller upstairs homes, while the larger detached houses and villas elsewhere in the municipality push the price up.

Over the past twelve months, 27 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €395,352 and an average living area of 79 m². That works out to around €5,000 per square metre. The range runs from €122,500 to €895,000, indicating that both compact studio apartments and larger properties can be found in the centre. For current asking prices and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Centrum, Hilversum

The centre of Hilversum is not the kind of neighbourhood where you sit quietly in your garden on a Saturday morning. It is urban, lively and sometimes noisy, and that is exactly what most residents here are looking for. The neighbourhood attracts a young, highly educated population: the 25 to 45 age group is by far the largest (nearly 1,635 of the 3,755 inhabitants), and 48% have a high level of education. Single-person households are the norm, with 1,240 of the approximately 1,900 households. Married couples or families are clearly in the minority here.

In terms of buildings, you see a mix of older canal houses and townhouses from the early twentieth century, interspersed with post-war apartment complexes. Many homes have been divided into apartments, which explains why the average sale area remains relatively limited. Characteristic streets such as Kerkstraat, Groest and the area around Marktplein give the neighbourhood its urban DNA. The shopping streets are literally around the corner: you can do your daily shopping at the supermarkets on and around Groest, and for a wider range, the Hilvertshof shopping centre is within walking distance.

Accessibility is a strong point. Hilversum Station is a bike ride or short walk away, with direct connections to Amsterdam (about 35 minutes), Utrecht (about 20 minutes) and Amersfoort. Several bus routes run through or past the centre, and the connection to the A27 and A1 via Utrechtseweg and Soestdijkerstraatweg is well organised. Those without a car can manage perfectly well here.

Residents appreciate the liveliness and the proximity of everything. On the neighbourhood page of Centrum you can read what people themselves write about it. A frequently heard comment: "Everything is within walking distance, from the market on Wednesday to the pub on Friday evening. I never have to get in the car." At the same time, residents point to parking pressure and weekend crowds as drawbacks. Those seeking peace and quiet would be better off looking at the adjacent Sint Vitusbuurt or the Langgewenstbuurt, where the residential character is quieter and more family-oriented. The Havenstraatbuurt offers a middle ground: a bit more space, but still centrally located. For a complete picture of the district, you can also view the owner-occupied homes in Centrum as a district overview.

Who is a home in Centrum suitable for?

The Centrum district of Hilversum is best suited to singles and couples without children who want to live in an urban setting without moving to the big city. First-time buyers will find entry-level opportunities in the lower price ranges, but must take into account limited floor areas and sometimes dated building condition. Those moving up who want more space will find it less easily here for a comparable budget than elsewhere in Hilversum. Be prepared for competition on attractively priced properties. An honest drawback: supply is limited, with an average of 27 transactions per year, the market is not large. If you are unsure whether buying is the right step at this time, you can also look at the rental supply in the neighbourhood. Also compare the broader market via owner-occupied homes in Hilversum or explore districts such as Zuidwest or Zuid for more space within the same municipality.

What residents say about Centrum

On Buurtje.nl, residents rate their neighbourhood on several aspects. Centrum scores strongly on amenities and accessibility, which fits well with the urban character of the neighbourhood. Residents are less enthusiastic about parking and the weekend crowds. One resident writes: "I have lived here for three years now and would not want to be anywhere else. Everything is close by, the market, the station, good restaurants. Only parking is a nightmare if you have a car." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of the Centrum neighbourhood. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Hilversum.

Searching and comparing owner-occupied homes around Centrum

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you will not find on any other housing site. This way you can compare not only on price and area, but also on what it really feels like to live somewhere. View the total overview of the Centrum district or broaden your search to other districts such as Noordwest or Zuidoost. For the full municipal supply, go to all owner-occupied homes in Hilversum.