Homes for sale in De Cocksdorp, Texel

House prices and market figures De Cocksdorp, Texel

De Cocksdorp is a neighbourhood where the owner-occupied market is manageable but lively. Of the 251 homes, 69% are owner-occupied and 31% are rented, of which 18% are housing association properties. The average WOZ value is €360,000, slightly lower than the average for the district Het Nieuwe Land (€402,000) and also below the municipal average of Texel (€372,000). In the past twelve months, 23 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €344,065, with a range of €175,000 to €665,000. With an average living area of 170 m², this works out at approximately €2,024 per square metre. You will mainly find detached and semi-detached houses here, supplemented by a handful of terraced houses and the occasional apartment. Buying in De Cocksdorp is therefore relatively affordable compared to the rest of the island. At the top of this page you will always see the current asking prices and the current supply.

Living in De Cocksdorp: the northernmost village of Texel

De Cocksdorp is located at the very northern tip of Texel, nestled between the Wadden Sea, the North Sea and the vast polders of Eierland. It is the youngest village on the island, largely created in the nineteenth century after the reclamation of the Eierlandse Gat. This history is reflected in the buildings: a compact village centre with older homes around Kerkstraat and Kikkerstraat, and newer expansions from the 1970s and 1980s around it. Many houses have sizeable plots and a garden, fitting the spacious, rural character of this place.

In terms of amenities, De Cocksdorp is small but complete enough for daily groceries. There is a small supermarket (Spar), a bakery, a few restaurants and a campsite that brings bustle in the season. For larger shopping trips or a visit to the GP, you drive to Den Burg, about fifteen minutes by car. There is no longer a primary school in the village itself; children go to De Bruinvis in De Koog or to Den Burg. For sports, you can go to tennis club De Cocksdorp and the football club, and of course the beach of De Cocksdorp is within cycling distance. The lighthouse at the northern tip is an icon you see every day.

Accessibility is honestly the weak point. There is a bus line (line 29, Connexxion) connecting De Cocksdorp with Den Burg and the ferry port in 't Horntje, but the frequency is limited, especially outside the season. A car or good bicycle is not a luxury here but a necessity. The ferry to Den Helder sails from 't Horntje, about 25 minutes' drive. If you regularly need to go to the mainland, you feel that distance. For more information about municipal facilities and plans, you can visit the website of the municipality of Texel.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and nature. "You step out the door and you're in the polder or on the beach. That never gets old," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of De Cocksdorp. At the same time, you also hear that the winter months can be quiet and that the limited level of amenities takes getting used to if you come from the city. Compared to the scattered homes in Eierland and Eendracht, in De Cocksdorp you at least have a village centre with some social cohesion. The polder Het Noorden is even more remote, while in the polders Burger Nieuwland you are closer to Den Burg.

Is a home to buy in De Cocksdorp right for you?

With 160 residents in the 45-65 age group and 140 aged 65 and over, De Cocksdorp is popular with downsizers and retirees who consciously choose peace and island life. Families with young children must take into account the lack of a local primary school. First-time buyers sometimes find a starter home around €175,000, but supply is limited and goes quickly. Buying an apartment in De Cocksdorp is hardly possible due to the small number of multi-family homes. Keep in mind that you are buying on an island: mortgage lenders sometimes look more critically at the market value. If you are looking for more flexibility, also check out the rental homes in De Cocksdorp as an alternative.

What residents say about De Cocksdorp

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate De Cocksdorp on categories such as safety, green spaces, peace and accessibility. Nature and peace generally score highest, accessibility and amenities lowest. "Wonderfully quiet, but you have to like remote," sums up a resident. View all reviews and the overall score on the residents' page of De Cocksdorp to get a complete picture before making an offer.

Compare housing supply around De Cocksdorp

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