End-of-terrace houses for sale in Hillegom

Hillegom: bulb region, but the housing market is also booming

Hillegom is nestled between Lisse and Bennebroek, a stone's throw from the A4 and the train line to Leiden and Haarlem. This makes the village attractive for people who want to live outside the Randstad without giving up connections. Corner houses are popular in that picture: more outdoor space, your own driveway and side windows that let in light. Supply is limited and demand is high. Anyone seriously considering buying a corner house in Hillegom would do well to be well prepared.

View the current supply and associated figures at the top of this page.

What you need to know about the market for corner houses here

Hillegom is a small municipality with a relatively stable mix of rental and owner-occupied housing. Corner houses are in the upper middle segment: they structurally cost more than a terraced house on the same street, due to the extra land and the side wall. The market is tight. Houses sell quickly, often within a week of listing. This means that waiting rarely pays off.

Corner houses in Hillegom are suitable for families who want to play outside without paying for a large garden, and for people who want to park a car or camper van on their own property. The extra space on the side is also attractive for home workers. View all owner-occupied homes in Hillegom for a complete picture of the supply.

Practical tips for anyone wanting to buy a corner house

• Check the property boundary. With corner houses, the plot borders a public pavement or green strip. Request the cadastral map and check whether the municipality has claims on the side strip.
• Pay attention to the foundation of the side wall. A detached side wall is more vulnerable to moisture and cracking than a shared wall. Have a structural survey carried out, even if the house looks good.
• Ask about easements. Neighbours or the municipality may have the right to use the driveway or side strip. This is stated in the deed, not in the advertisement.
• Financing: banks look strictly at small living areas. Corner houses in Hillegom are generally spacious enough, but check with your mortgage advisor whether the living area meets the lender's requirements.
• Respond quickly. Viewings in Hillegom are often scheduled within two days. Make sure your financing is in order in advance so you can make an offer immediately.
• Use the free Buurtje.nl app. The app sends you a push notification as soon as a new corner house becomes available. Free to download from the App Store and Google Play.
• Compare the HOA situation. Some corner houses in terraced rows fall under an HOA for the exterior wall or roof. Check whether there is deferred maintenance and what the monthly contribution is.

Price level: what determines what you pay

Corner houses in Hillegom fall into the upper middle segment. A corner house structurally costs more than a comparable terraced house, due to the extra land and the location. What further influences the price:

• The neighbourhood: Noord scores highest among residents, which is also visible in the asking prices.
• The condition of the side wall and roof: deferred maintenance depresses the value.
• The presence of a driveway or garage on the side.
• Proximity to the train station: Hillegom has a station on the Leiden-Haarlem line, which increases accessibility and therefore value.

For current prices and market movements: see the overview at the top of this page.

Neighbourhoods in Hillegom: where do you want to live

Hillegom is compact, but the neighbourhoods each have their own character. Resident scores give a slowly changing picture of how people rate their neighbourhood.

• Hillegom Noord scores 10.0/10 among residents. A quiet neighbourhood with wide streets and relatively many single-family homes. Corner houses here are sought after and rarely become available.
• Hillegom West has a resident score of 8.4/10. More mixed supply, slightly more accessible in price. Good for those who want to be close to the main roads.
• Hillegom Zuid scores 8.3/10. Green character, slightly more space between houses. Popular with families.

View reviews and neighbourhood data of Hillegom for a detailed picture per neighbourhood.

Nothing available? Also look at the region

Supply in Hillegom is limited. Those who are flexible in location can also look at corner houses in Rotterdam, where supply is larger and more varied. Rotterdam offers more choice in type and price range, although the living character differs greatly from the bulb region.

Would you rather rent than buy? Then view the overview of renting corner houses in Hillegom for an alternative in the same municipality.