Homes for sale in Gemeentebos, Heiloo

House prices and market figures for Gemeentebos, Heiloo

Gemeentebos is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Heiloo. With an average WOZ value of €600,000, the neighbourhood is well above the district average of Heiloo-Midden (€503,000) and the municipality-wide average of €506,000. This price difference is no coincidence: the homes here are larger, often detached or semi-detached, and situated in a green environment that residents actively seek out.

In the past twelve months, 8 homes were sold in Gemeentebos, with an average sale price of €878,125. The range ran from €640,000 to €1,400,000, indicating that both spacious family homes and distinctly luxury properties changed hands. With an average living area of 129 m², the price per square metre comes to around €6,800. That is steep, but supply is also scarce: 88% of the 288 homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied, and few come onto the market. For current asking prices and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The housing stock mainly consists of larger single-family homes. Buying an apartment in Gemeentebos is rarely possible; the neighbourhood is almost entirely built up with ground-based homes.

Living in Gemeentebos, Heiloo

The name says it all: Gemeentebos is built around and against the eponymous forest area on the south side of Heiloo. This gives the neighbourhood a character that you find in few other Heiloo neighbourhoods. The streets are spacious, there are mature trees along the pavements, and in some cases the back gardens border directly onto the forest. It is not a neighbourhood you drive through by chance; you live there deliberately.

The housing largely dates from the 1960s and 1970s, with a mix of semi-detached and detached houses. The homes have been considerably renovated and extended over the years, which explains the wide spread in sale prices. In terms of energy, households here consume an average of 2,940 kWh of electricity and 1,500 m³ of gas per year, indicating that not all homes are fully sustainable yet. That could be a negotiating point when buying.

For daily groceries, you can quickly drive to the centre of Heiloo, where supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo are located. The distance is manageable by bike, although Gemeentebos is not within walking distance of the supermarket. Children from the neighbourhood attend primary schools in nearby districts; the neighbourhood itself has no school building. For sports and recreation, the Heilooërbos is directly accessible, and Heiloo's athletics and football clubs are a short bike ride away.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood main page of Gemeentebos you can read what residents themselves write, including scores per category. One resident describes it as follows: "You really live in the green here, but you're within ten minutes of everything you need. That's why we never want to leave." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited public transport directly from the neighbourhood and the fact that you need a car or bike for almost everything.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Tuindorp and Ter Coulster, Gemeentebos is greener and quieter, but also more expensive and with less turnover on the housing market. Plan Oost usually offers more affordable entry options for those wanting to buy within the same district. All four neighbourhoods fall under the Heiloo-Midden district; more about the broader district character can be found on the page about homes in Heiloo-Midden.

Accessibility by car is good via the N9, which connects Heiloo with Alkmaar to the north and Beverwijk to the south. Heiloo station is within cycling distance and offers direct connections to Amsterdam Central (approx. 40 minutes) and Alkmaar (approx. 10 minutes). For daily commuters, that is a real plus, although the cycle route to the station through the neighbourhood itself is not always the shortest. Bus connections from Gemeentebos itself are limited; most residents cycle to the station or drive by car.

Who is a home in Gemeentebos interesting for?

Gemeentebos mainly attracts families and over-50s who are looking for space and peace and are willing to pay a higher price for it. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years old, followed by over-65s, which confirms the turnover and senior character. Starters and young families with a limited budget find little here: with an entry price of €640,000 and an average of nearly €880,000, this is not a starter market. Overbidding and quick decisions are realistic given the scarcity. Those who want to be more flexible can also look at rental homes in Gemeentebos, although the rental share is small at 12%.

What residents say about Gemeentebos

Residents generally rate Gemeentebos positively, with the highest scores for greenery, peace and safety. The scores per category and all reviews are on the neighbourhood page of Gemeentebos. A recurring theme in the reviews is the direct proximity of the forest: "The children just play in the forest behind our house after school. That is priceless." Residents are less enthusiastic about the public transport connections and the limited amenities within walking distance. Those who have a car hardly experience that as a problem.

Comparing homes in and around Gemeentebos

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current housing supply in Gemeentebos compiled from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you won't find on one page anywhere else. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in other districts such as Blockhovepark or Heiloo Noord-West. For a complete overview of all homes for sale in Heiloo or more information about the municipality itself, you can also visit the website of Heiloo municipality.