Homes for sale in Dijkpolder, Maassluis

Purchase prices in Dijkpolder: well above the WOZ value

Dijkpolder is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes are relatively scarce. Only 33% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, compared to 67% rental. This limited supply has consequences for prices. The average WOZ value is €270,000, which is noticeably lower than the municipal average of €304,000 for Maassluis. But actual transaction prices are much higher. Over the past twelve months, 19 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €642,737 and a range of €375,000 to €1,050,000. These are predominantly larger single-family homes with an average living area of 155 m², which partly explains the higher prices. For current asking prices and available properties, see the overview at the top of this page. If you also want to look outside Dijkpolder, you will find more options at owner-occupied homes in Maassluis.

Living in Dijkpolder: quiet, amenities within walking distance and a high resident score

Dijkpolder has a resident score of 8.1 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. Residents describe the neighbourhood briefly but aptly as a great area. Looking at the sub-scores, accessibility and amenities both score a perfect 10. Safety even scores a 9.0, which is high for an urban neighbourhood. That says something about the character of Dijkpolder: it is a neighbourhood where people feel at home and live comfortably, without much fuss. More resident reviews and full neighbourhood data can be found on the Dijkpolder neighbourhood page.

The amenities are indeed well in order. Within walking distance are supermarkets, and the Koningshoek shopping centre in Maassluis offers a wide range for daily and non-daily shopping. For education, primary schools are accessible in and around the neighbourhood, and for secondary education, there are several schools in Maassluis itself. Green spaces and community both score a 7, which is fair: Dijkpolder is not a park neighbourhood, but has enough green for a daily walk. Social cohesion is present but not particularly strong, which fits a neighbourhood with relatively many single-person households (945) and a large group of over-65s.

Accessibility is a serious plus point. Maassluis has its own NS railway station, from which you can reach Rotterdam Central in about twenty minutes. Several bus lines connect Dijkpolder to the station and the rest of the city. By car, the A20 is quickly accessible, making connections to Rotterdam, The Hague and the rest of the region easy. Within the neighbourhood, Dijkpolder borders areas such as Bloemenbuurt, Vertobuurt and Bomendal, each with its own character and sometimes a larger supply of owner-occupied homes. More about the municipality can be found on the official website of the municipality of Maassluis.

For whom is buying a home in Dijkpolder a good choice?

Due to the high average transaction price of over €640,000 and the limited supply of 19 sales in a year, buying a home in Dijkpolder is mainly for movers and buyers with a substantial budget. First-time buyers will find it difficult, also because overbidding is not uncommon in this segment. Don't forget the additional costs: transfer tax (2% for homes above the starter exemption), notary fees and possible estate agent fees add up quickly. If buying is not feasible now, then rental homes in Dijkpolder are an alternative, although that supply is also largely in the hands of housing corporations. Seniors looking for a quiet, well-connected neighbourhood with all amenities nearby fit well into the profile of Dijkpolder.

Searching for an owner-occupied home in Dijkpolder and surroundings

Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what you are buying in terms of the area. If you look more broadly, neighbourhoods such as Taanschuurpolder, Burgemeesterswijk and Steendijkpolder are worth exploring if you are considering buying a home in Maassluis.