Homes for sale in Heerenweide, Opmeer

House prices and market figures Heerenweide, Opmeer

The owner-occupied market in Heerenweide is strong. Of the 354 homes in the neighbourhood, 67% are owner-occupied, indicating that this is a neighbourhood where people consciously choose to stay. The average WOZ value is €405,000, clearly above the district average of Spanbroek (€378,000) and the municipality average of Opmeer (€369,000). That difference is no coincidence: Heerenweide has relatively many larger single-family homes that are well valued on the open market.

Over the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €565,385 and an average living area of 143 m². That works out to a price of approximately €3,953 per m². The range runs from €339,000 to €990,000, showing that the supply is diverse: from compact terraced houses to larger detached homes. Apartments are hardly present in Heerenweide; it is almost exclusively ground-based homes. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Heerenweide, Opmeer

Heerenweide is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the edge of Spanbroek, part of the municipality of Opmeer. The neighbourhood consists mainly of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s: semi-detached houses, detached homes and a limited number of terraced houses, mostly with a garden and driveway. The streets are spacious with green strips, giving the neighbourhood an open, rural character that you don't find in urban environments.

The population composition tells a clear story: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (445 of the 1,165 inhabitants), and families with children are the most common household type. There are 330 children under 15 living in the neighbourhood, which translates into an active street scene: bicycles at the door, children playing on the pavement. This makes Heerenweide attractive for young families, but also means it is quiet early in the evening.

For daily shopping you can go to nearby Spanbroek, where a supermarket and some basic amenities are available. For a larger range of shops, Hoorn is the designated destination, about a twenty-minute drive away. Children in the neighbourhood usually attend primary schools in Spanbroek or the neighbouring village of Opmeer. Sports clubs in the region, including football and tennis clubs in Opmeer, are easily accessible by bicycle. The municipality publishes up-to-date information about facilities and events via the website of the municipality of Opmeer.

Residents appreciate the peace and space that Heerenweide offers. On the neighbourhood page of Heerenweide you can read what residents specifically write about their living environment. One resident describes it as follows: "You live here quietly, everyone knows each other a bit, and the children can play outside safely. The only downside is that you need the car for everything." That last point is an honest one: public transport is limited. There is a bus line towards Hoorn and Alkmaar, but the frequency is low and a car is practically indispensable.

If you compare Heerenweide with other neighbourhoods in the district, it is striking that the housing type here is more spacious than in, for example, Spanbroekerweg Kern or Zandwerven. Those looking for more land and privacy also sometimes look at Slothuis or the neighbourhoods in the district Hoogwoud. The entire district Spanbroek has a similar village character, but Heerenweide has on average higher property values and a slightly newer housing stock.

Is a home for sale in Heerenweide right for you?

Heerenweide is most suitable for families with children who are looking for space and peace in a village environment, and are willing to pay a hefty price for it. With an average selling price of over €565,000, this is not a starter neighbourhood. Starters who still want to buy in the region would be better off looking at Kaag or the centre of Opmeer, where the supply is more accessible in terms of price. The supply in Heerenweide is limited: thirteen transactions in a year says enough. Quick decision-making and being well prepared is not a luxury. Those who doubt whether buying is the right time now will find an overview of the rental alternative in the same neighbourhood on the page rental homes in Heerenweide.

What residents say about Heerenweide

Residents generally rate Heerenweide positively, particularly in terms of safety, greenery and the quiet living environment. They are less enthusiastic about the accessibility by public transport and the limited local amenities. One resident writes: "Nice living here, but without a car you can't get anywhere. You know that when you come to live here." View all reviews, partial scores per category and the full neighbourhood information on the overview page of Heerenweide.

Compare homes for sale in and around Heerenweide

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find anywhere else in this combination. This way you can not only filter by price or surface area, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. In addition to the homes for sale in Spanbroek, the neighbourhoods Zomerdijk and Spanbroekerweg Buiten are also worth comparing. For a broader picture of the region, view the full overview of homes for sale in Opmeer.