Homes for sale in Heemstede-Centrum, Heemstede

What does a home cost in Heemstede-Centrum?

Heemstede-Centrum is a sought-after neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes make up over two-thirds of the housing stock: 66% of the 11,185 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €684,000, slightly above the municipal average of €677,000 for Heemstede. That difference is small, but actual transaction prices are significantly higher. In the past twelve months, 97 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €846,237. The range is wide: from €270,000 for a compact apartment to €1,995,000 for a spacious detached house. The average living area is 139 m². At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Heemstede-Centrum: village character within cycling distance of Haarlem

Heemstede-Centrum has something that is hard to replicate: it feels like a village, but you have the amenities of a small town. The Raadhuisstraat and Binnenweg form the shopping heart, with speciality shops, an Albert Heijn, a Jumbo and plenty of terraces to spend your Sunday morning. On the neighbourhood page of Heemstede-Centrum, residents rate the area an 8.6 out of 10. Notably, it scores a perfect 10 for accessibility. That is no exaggeration: Heemstede-Aerdenhout station is within walking distance and takes you to Haarlem in ten minutes and to Amsterdam Central in half an hour. By car, you can quickly reach the A4 or A9 via the N201. Resident Merel Camatti describes it as a "lovely, green, child-friendly neighbourhood" where you live centrally in a green environment. Louise simply calls it the "best location" because everything is close by: a day at the beach in Zandvoort, Schiphol around the corner, and sailing on the Ringvaart.

The various neighbourhoods within the district each have their own atmosphere. In the Centre you live right on top of the shops and restaurants, while the area around Zandvoortselaan and Berkenrode is more spacious and greener. The Schildersbuurt around the Heemsteedse Dreef is known for its 1930s architecture with characteristic facades. Nature lovers will get their fill in Groenendaal, a park that seamlessly merges into the dunes towards Zandvoort. Children attend primary schools such as De Voorwegschool or the Crayenesterschool, and for secondary education, the Coornhert Gymnasium in Haarlem is popular. Residents therefore give education a 9.0. Sports clubs such as HMHC (hockey) and Heemstede Sport ensure an active club life.

To be fair: the community score of 7.7 is the lowest rating. That fits the picture of a prosperous commuter village where people are busy. It is not unsociable, but do not expect street barbecues every Saturday. The municipality of Heemstede does invest in meeting places and events, such as the annual Heemsteedse Kunstroute.

Does Heemstede-Centrum suit you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of over €846,000, buying a home in Heemstede-Centrum is mainly reserved for movers and dual-income earners with a solid income. The average disposable income in the neighbourhood is €56,700, reflecting the affluent target group. First-time buyers can look at buying an apartment in Heemstede-Centrum at the lower end of the market, around €270,000, but supply is limited and overbidding is more the rule than the exception. In addition to the purchase price, budget for 2% transfer tax, notary fees and a structural survey. Seniors, with 6,780 residents aged 65+, form the largest age group, which says something about the long-term appeal. If buying is not an option now, also consider rental homes in Heemstede-Centrum as an alternative, although 33% rental stock is also not generous.

Searching for owner-occupied homes in and around Heemstede-Centrum

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a home but also the right neighbourhood. Want to broaden your search? Then also compare the supply in Heemstede-Zuid and the district west of the railway line. Or view all owner-occupied homes in Heemstede for a complete overview.