Homes for sale in Kersenboogerd-Noord, Hoorn

Purchase prices in Kersenboogerd-Noord: more affordable than the Hoorn average, but rising

Kersenboogerd-Noord is predominantly a rental district: 60% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, half of which are owned by housing associations. Only 40% of the approximately 1,804 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €256,000, which is significantly lower than the municipal average of Hoorn (€333,000). However, actual transaction prices are higher: over the past twelve months, 30 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €372,233. The range ran from €275,000 to €425,000, with an average living area of 109 m². This indicates that the market here is more active than the WOZ value suggests. The supply mainly consists of terraced houses and porch flats from the 1980s and 1990s. For a current overview of available homes and current asking prices, see the housing supply at the top of this page. Would you like to search more broadly? Also check out owner-occupied homes in Hoorn as a whole.

Kersenboogerd-Noord honestly reviewed: what residents say about living here

Living in Kersenboogerd-Noord is not for everyone. On Buurtje.nl, the district scores an average resident rating of 5.1 out of 10, based on reviews from residents who deal with it daily. Accessibility scores best with a 6.5, and education (6.0) and amenities (5.5) also come out reasonably. But on safety (5.0), sense of community (5.0), beauty (3.5) and housing (4.0), the district scores significantly lower. A resident who has lived there for almost ten years writes that he is happy living there but that things regularly happen that could be better, such as nuisance from noisy neighbours and visible police presence on the street. Another resident is harsher in his judgment and describes the district as deteriorating due to fellow residents who dump their waste and bulky rubbish on the street, resulting in mice and rat infestations. Honest words that you as a potential buyer should take seriously. Read all reviews and district data on the district page of Kersenboogerd-Noord.

In terms of amenities, the district is reasonably self-sufficient. The Kersenboogerd shopping centre is within walking distance and offers a supermarket, pharmacy and various small shops. For schools, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, making the district attractive for families with young children. Sports clubs and playgrounds are present in the neighbourhood, although the green spaces are not particularly outstanding (score 5.5). The district borders other parts of Kersenboogerd, including Buurt 32 01 and Buurt 32 02, each with its own character and worth comparing in your search.

Accessibility is one of the stronger points. Hoorn has an NS railway station about a ten-minute bike ride away, with direct connections to Amsterdam (approximately 35 minutes), Enkhuizen and Alkmaar. From Kersenboogerd-Noord, bus lines are also available towards the centre and other districts. By car, the A7 is quickly accessible, making the district attractive for commuters. Want to know how the municipality of Hoorn itself describes the district and surroundings? Then look at the website of the municipality of Hoorn. More about the city as a whole can be found on the information page of Hoorn on this platform.

Who is an owner-occupied home in Kersenboogerd-Noord suitable for?

Kersenboogerd-Noord mainly appeals to first-time buyers and young families who want to keep buying a home in Hoorn affordable. With an entry price from €275,000 and an average sales area of 109 m², there are options that are harder to find elsewhere in the municipality. Do take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for movers) and notary fees. The social challenges in the district are real and visible in the resident reviews, so do your homework well. Also compare with adjacent districts such as Risdam-Zuid or Venenlaan-kwartier. Prefer to rent first? Then check out the rental homes in Kersenboogerd-Noord as an intermediate step.

Searching for an owner-occupied home in Kersenboogerd-Noord: use neighbourhood data to make a better choice

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what your neighbourhood entails. Compare Kersenboogerd-Noord with nearby districts such as Hoorn-Noord, Grote Waal or the Binnenstad to make an informed choice. The current supply and average selling time are at the top of this page.