Homes for sale in Hollum, Ameland

House prices and market figures Hollum, Ameland

The owner-occupied market in Hollum is small-scale but active. Of the 621 homes in the neighbourhood, 63% are owner-occupied, which is relatively high for a Wadden Island village. The average WOZ value is €309,000, slightly below the Ameland municipal average (€343,000). This difference is remarkable for the westernmost village on the island, but is related to the type of housing and the age of the stock.

Over the past twelve months, five homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €288,000. The range runs from €175,000 to €550,000, indicating that the supply varies widely: from simple workers' cottages to detached character properties. With an average sold area of 131 m², this works out at about €2,200 per square metre. That is affordable by Ameland standards. Other owner-occupied homes on Ameland are on average more expensive. For current asking prices and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Hollum, Ameland

Hollum is the smallest village on Ameland and the most westerly. Anyone buying a home here consciously chooses peace and quiet. The village has an authentic character that is less pronounced in the other Ameland villages: narrow streets, older Frisian farmhouses and a dike overlooking the dunes. The centre consists of a modest church square with the Reformed church, a village pub and a small supermarket. More extensive shopping is done in Nes, the commercial heart of Ameland, about six kilometres away by car.

The housing stock in Hollum consists largely of single-family homes, some of which date from the post-war period. Detached houses and former farmhouses are also present, but scarce. Buying an apartment in Hollum is virtually not an option; the village has no apartment blocks or new-build complexes. This gives Hollum its village scale, but also means that supply is limited and changes quickly.

Accessibility is what you would expect from an island village: everything goes via the ferry from Holwerd to Nes. From Hollum, Nes can be reached by bike in about twenty minutes, or by the bus line that crosses the island. A car is handy but not strictly necessary; Ameland has a good network of cycle paths. For daily public transport to the mainland, expect a total travel time of just over two hours to Leeuwarden or Groningen, including the crossing.

Facilities in Hollum itself are limited but sufficient for daily basics: a village supermarket, a primary school, a GP practice and a few catering establishments that are busier in the summer season. The village borders directly on the dunes and the National Park Duinen van Ameland, meaning you can literally walk into nature from your back garden. For many residents, this is the main reason for wanting to live here.

Residents appreciate Hollum for its peace and community spirit. On the neighbourhood page of Hollum you can read what people specifically write about it. One resident describes it as: "You know everyone here, and in winter it's wonderfully quiet. Summers are different, but that's part of life on an island." Criticism almost always focuses on the limited facilities and dependence on the ferry. Compared to Ballum, Hollum is slightly livelier, but quieter than Nes. Those who want more facilities without leaving the island also look at Buren on the east side. The neighbourhood falls under Wijk 00, the only district of Ameland, where the average WOZ value and incomes are slightly higher than in Hollum specifically.

For whom is buying a home in Hollum a good choice?

Hollum mainly attracts people who consciously choose peace and nature over urban amenities. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 65-plus, which indicates that the village is popular as a place to settle after a working life. But young families who consciously choose island life also find space here. First-time buyers with a limited budget can sometimes get in here via homes at the lower end of the range, although supply is small and it goes quickly. Be honest with yourself: dependence on the ferry makes daily commuting to the mainland impractical. Those who work flexibly or work on the island fit in better here. If buying is not feasible now, also check out the rental homes in Hollum as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Hollum

Residents give Hollum high scores for nature, safety and social cohesion. They are less enthusiastic about the level of facilities and accessibility to the mainland, which is hardly surprising for an island village. One resident writes: "The silence here in winter is worth its weight in gold. You have to be able to handle it, but if you can, you never want to leave." All ratings per category, including scores for green space, safety and atmosphere, can be found on the overview page of Hollum.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Hollum

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood data and resident reviews, so you not only search for a home but can also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Hollum with other villages on the island via the pages for Nes, Ballum or scattered homes around Hollum. A broader picture of the island market is given by the page for owner-occupied homes in Wijk 00. Want to know more about the municipality? View the supply on the page for the municipality of Ameland or consult the official website of the municipality of Ameland for practical information about permits and living on the island.