Homes for sale in Het Oude Land en duingebied, Texel

What does a home in Het Oude Land en duingebied cost?

The owner-occupied market in Het Oude Land en duingebied is varied, but not cheap. The average purchase price over the past year was €602,224, with a huge range from €110,000 to €3,200,000. This shows that you can find both a compact apartment and a detached farmhouse here. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €369,000, almost equal to the municipal average of €372,000 for the whole of Texel. Of the more than 6,300 homes, 65% are owner-occupied and 35% are rented, of which 23% are through a housing association. This makes the neighbourhood predominantly an owner-occupied area. 144 homes were sold in the past year, which is quite a lot for an island like Texel. Check the current listings and average asking price at the top of this page to see how the market stands today.

Living in Het Oude Land en duingebied: island life with a close-knit community

Het Oude Land en duingebied covers most of Texel and includes villages such as Den Burg, De Koog, Oosterend, Den Hoorn, Oudeschild and De Waal. Each village has its own character, but the common thread is the same everywhere: you know your neighbours and you help each other. On the neighbourhood page with all resident reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.1 out of 10. Resident Ludy Moens, who has lived there for over 40 years, puts it aptly: "We have a very social neighbourhood! Everyone is there for each other!" She and her husband are in need of care, but they only have to ask and the neighbours step in. That kind of involvement is not a given on the mainland.

Daily amenities are concentrated in Den Burg, the main village. There you will find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a GP out-of-hours service, pharmacy, public library and various primary schools including De Bruine Bere and OSG De Hogeberg for secondary education. In De Koog, the tourist village on the North Sea coast, the focus is more on hospitality and beach pavilions. Resident Sanne describes the neighbourhood as "small but cosy" and a close community, but also notes that more facilities are needed and that sports clubs could be made more well-known and attractive to young people. That is a fair point: outside the high season, the range of activities is more limited than on the mainland.

In terms of accessibility, Texel is unique. You are dependent on the TESO ferry between 't Horntje and Den Helder, with a crossing of about 20 minutes. From Den Helder, you drive via the N9 or N250 towards the A9 to Alkmaar (about 40 minutes) or Amsterdam (just over an hour). On the island itself, bus line 28 (Connexxion) runs between the villages. If you have a car, you can be anywhere on the island within a quarter of an hour. That dependence on the ferry is something to consider if you need to travel to the mainland daily, but for many islanders, that is precisely the charm: the peace it brings. The municipality provides up-to-date information about living and moving to the island at texel.nl.

Which buyers is Het Oude Land en duingebied interesting for?

With an average purchase price of over €600,000, buying a home in Het Oude Land en duingebied is not a starter market, unless you consider buying a smaller apartment in the lower segment around €110,000 to €250,000. Movers and seniors who consciously choose island life will find plenty here: space, nature and community spirit. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, and over-65s are also well represented. Keep in mind that supply is limited and popular homes sell quickly. In addition to the purchase price, also consider transfer tax (2% or 10.4% for non-primary residence), notary costs and possibly a structural survey. Looking for flexibility or want to try island life first? Then also check rental homes in Het Oude Land en duingebied as an alternative.

Searching for a home in Het Oude Land en duingebied

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Also compare the supply in neighbouring Het Nieuwe Land or view all homes for sale on Texel for a complete picture of the island market.