139 terraced houses for sale in Dijk en Waard

Merger municipality, but the housing market doesn't wait

Dijk en Waard has only existed since 2022, but the housing market has been running at full speed for years. The municipality was created from the merger of Heerhugowaard and Langedijk, which means a wide range of neighbourhoods: from new-build streets in Stad van de Zon to older terraced houses in Oudkarspel. Terraced houses are the most common type of home for sale in this area, but that doesn't mean they are easy to find. Supply is limited and demand is structurally high. View the current supply and the most recent figures in all homes for sale in Dijk en Waard at the top of this page.

Terraced houses in Dijk en Waard are suitable for a wide audience: first-time buyers who want a bit more space than an apartment, families who consciously choose a ground-floor home, and movers who are postponing the step from a terraced house to something bigger. The upper middle segment is dominant here, so expect serious competition for every property that comes on the market.

What to look out for when buying a terraced house in this area

• Foundation and year of construction. Many terraced houses in the older parts of Langedijk and Heerhugowaard date from the 1960s-1980s. Always have a structural survey carried out, even if the house looks well-maintained. Foundation problems are not uncommon in North Holland.
• Property boundaries and fences. With terraced houses, the property boundaries are sometimes unclear, especially on older streets. Request the cadastral map and compare it with the actual situation before making an offer.
• Cavity wall insulation. Houses from the 1970s often have a cavity wall that may or may not be insulated. This partly determines the energy label class and therefore your future monthly costs.
• Response speed. Popular terraced houses here are sometimes online for less than a weekend. Set up search queries and activate notifications. The free Buurtje.nl app sends you a push notification as soon as a new home becomes available that meets your criteria. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, free of charge.
• Financing limit for small homes. Banks take a critical look at homes under 40m². Terraced houses in Dijk en Waard almost never fall below that, but always check the living area in the NEN 2580 measurement, not the usable area from the advertisement.
• Parking on private property. Not every terraced house has a driveway. On busy streets, parking can be a daily problem. Check the parking pressure at different times, not just on a weekday morning.
• Buying a terraced house with an HOA contribution. Some terraced houses fall under a small homeowners' association (VvE) for joint maintenance of roofs or facades. Request the annual accounts and the reserve fund.

What determines the price of a terraced house in Dijk en Waard

Terraced houses in Dijk en Waard are in the upper middle segment. Current asking prices and selling prices are in the overview at the top of this page. What influences the price of a specific home:

• Year of construction and state of maintenance (new-build vs. existing construction)
• Energy label: A or better gives a noticeable advantage in mortgage calculations
• Presence of a garage, carport or driveway
• Location relative to schools, shopping centre and main roads
• Garden depth and orientation (sun in the back garden)
• Recent renovations with permits (extension, dormer window)

Buying a terraced house in Dijk en Waard is therefore not a one-dimensional consideration based on price alone. Two homes on the same street can differ significantly in value due to the above factors.

Neighbourhoods to seriously consider

Dijk en Waard has a varied range of neighbourhoods. Resident scores give a good first impression of liveability. For detailed reviews and neighbourhood data, see the municipality overview page of Dijk en Waard.

• Schilderswijk (10.0/10): Top scorer in the municipality. Quiet neighbourhood with strong social cohesion.
• Stadshart (9.5/10): Centrally located, within walking distance of shops and amenities. Popular with families.
• Oudkarspel (9.1/10): Smaller-scale and greener character, on the Langedijk side of the municipality. Less supply, but high satisfaction.
• Edelstenenwijk (8.8/10): Predominantly 1980s buildings, many terraced houses, accessible for movers.
• Stad van de Zon (8.7/10): New-build neighbourhood with a contemporary streetscape and spacious plots. Relatively young resident profile.

Searching more broadly: Amsterdam as an alternative

Those who don't find anything suitable in Dijk en Waard sometimes look towards the region. The supply of terraced houses in Amsterdam is larger but on average more expensive. That makes Amsterdam less obvious as an alternative, but for those who are flexible in travel time, it may be worth comparing the supply. Keep in mind that the market dynamics in Amsterdam work differently: overbidding is structurally more common there than in Dijk en Waard.

Are you considering renting as a temporary solution while you search? Then also check the supply of terraced houses for rent in Dijk en Waard as a bridging option.