14 homes for sale in neighbourhood Overveen, Bloemendaal

House prices and market figures Overveen, Bloemendaal

The owner-occupied market in Overveen is pronounced. With 84% owner-occupied homes and only 16% rental properties, this is a neighbourhood dominated by owner-occupiers. The average WOZ value is €996,000, which is slightly above the district average of €986,000 and clearly above the municipal average of Bloemendaal of €930,000. That says a lot about Overveen's position within the municipality.

Over the past twelve months, 17 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €851,471. The range runs from €335,000 to €1,695,000, indicating that both more modest homes and spacious detached houses come onto the market. With an average living area of 124 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €6,867. These are solid figures, but fitting for a neighbourhood like Overveen. For current asking prices and the current supply, scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Overveen, Bloemendaal

Overveen is not a neighbourhood that stands out for its hustle and bustle or liveliness, and that is precisely the intention. It is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the edge of the Kennemerduinen, wedged between Haarlem and the coast. The housing stock largely consists of detached houses and semi-detached homes, many built from the 1950s to the 1980s. Streets such as Zandvoortselaan and the area around Duinlustparkweg give a good impression of the character: spacious plots, mature greenery, little traffic.

Facilities are modest but sufficient for daily use. There is a small supermarket within reach, and for a larger range you can drive or cycle to the centre of Haarlem in fifteen minutes. Overveen has its own primary school, and several secondary schools are easily accessible in the region. Resident Mees describes it aptly: "Overveen is a good and pleasant neighbourhood to grow up in. The traffic situation is safe enough for children to walk to their primary school on their own without any problems." That feeling of safety and clarity is a common thread in residents' experience.

Accessibility scores remarkably high: residents give it a 9.5 out of 10. Overveen is located directly on the N200, the connecting road between Haarlem and Zandvoort. Bus connections take you quickly to Haarlem station, from where you can reach Amsterdam Central in about twenty minutes. By bike, you are in the centre of Haarlem in a quarter of an hour. For motorists, the connection to the A9 via Haarlem is easy. Zandvoort beach is less than ten minutes' drive away.

Green space also scores highly, an 8.5. The proximity of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park is one of the most frequently mentioned assets. Walking or cycling through the dunes starts literally at the edge of the neighbourhood. This makes Overveen attractive for people seeking nature and tranquillity, yet wanting urban amenities within easy reach.

The community score, at 6.0, is somewhat lower than the rest. Overveen is not a neighbourhood where everyone knows each other on the street. The population is relatively affluent, highly educated (71%) and busy. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, with a sizeable group of families. This gives the neighbourhood a certain calm and stability, but also some distance between residents. On the neighbourhood main page of Overveen you can read all resident reviews and subscores in detail.

Compared to the adjacent neighbourhood Overveen-West, this part of Overveen is somewhat more compactly built. Oldenhove is another neighbourhood within the same district, with a slightly different character. Those who want to explore the entire district will find a good overview at owner-occupied homes in Overveen as a whole.

Who is a home for sale in Overveen interesting for?

Overveen mainly attracts families and those aged 50-plus who combine peace, space and nature with a good connection to Haarlem and Amsterdam. The high entry price makes it difficult for first-time buyers: with an average purchase price of over €851,000 and a floor of €335,000, there is little for those just starting out. Those moving up the property ladder and people who have already built up equity are better suited here. Be prepared for overbidding in the sought-after segments and for a limited annual supply of only seventeen transactions. Those with a larger budget and looking for more space can also look at Aerdenhout or other districts within the municipality of Bloemendaal.

What residents say about Overveen

Residents give Overveen an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on two reviews. The highest scores go to accessibility (9.5) and green space (8.5). The community score (6.0) and facilities (7.0) are somewhat lower, which matches the image of a quiet, somewhat closed neighbourhood with limited shopping options. Resident Mees writes: "Overveen is a good and pleasant neighbourhood to grow up in." More reviews and the full neighbourhood data can be found on the overview page of the neighbourhood Overveen.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Overveen

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including resident scores and district data that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. View the total supply in the district Overveen, explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Overveen-West and Oldenhove, or broaden your search area to districts like Bloemendaal and Vogelenzang. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Bloemendaal.