Homes for sale in Schipluiden, Midden-Delfland

What does a home in Schipluiden cost?

The housing market in Schipluiden is firmly anchored in the owner-occupied segment: 74% of the more than 5,270 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €471,000, almost equal to the average of the municipality of Midden-Delfland (€470,000). But actual transaction prices are significantly higher. In the past twelve months, 100 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €619,775. The range is wide: from €225,000 for a compact apartment to €1,595,000 for more spacious detached houses on the village outskirts. The average living area of 125 m² indicates a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached homes, with the occasional apartment. Check the overview at the top of this page for current listings and asking prices.

Living in Schipluiden: village character between meadows and motorways

Schipluiden is a village where you still greet your neighbours and where newcomers are quickly welcomed. That's not marketing talk, but what residents themselves say. On the Schipluiden neighbourhood page, residents rate their living environment 8.1 out of 10. Notably high scores are for community spirit (9.0) and education (9.0). Resident Kathinka describes it aptly: "A lovely village with people who still look out for each other. We were immediately taken into the community." Reviewer Alex, who grew up there, even gives a 10 and speaks of a "warm environment". That social cohesion is evident in the active clubs, annual village festivals and involvement in primary schools such as De Horizon and 't Startblok.

In terms of amenities, the village centre of Schipluiden has an Albert Heijn, a bakery, a GP practice and various catering establishments around the Keenenburgweg. For larger groceries or a wider range of shops, you can drive to Delft or Vlaardingen in ten minutes. Sports enthusiasts will find football club SVS, tennis club Schipluiden and swimming pool De Viergang in the village. The open polder landscape of Midden-Delfland literally begins behind the last row of houses, which explains the high score for green space (8.7). Cycling along the Gaag towards the hamlet of Gaag or walking near Hodenpijl is a daily routine for many residents.

Accessibility scores 7.7, which is fair to say. Schipluiden does not have its own train station. You rely on bus routes towards Delft (line 37) or you drive to the A4 or A13 in a few minutes. Delft train station can be reached in a quarter of an hour by car or bike, from where you can be at Den Haag Centraal in twelve minutes. Nearby Den Hoorn has tram stop Lijn 1 towards Delft and The Hague, which offers an alternative for some buyers. Resident Michael de Jong emphasises that Den Hoorn is an independent village with its own identity since 1100, not a neighbourhood of Schipluiden. That kind of local pride typifies this municipality. More information about the municipality can be found on the Midden-Delfland website.

Is Schipluiden right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of nearly €620,000 and an entry price around €225,000, buying a home in Schipluiden is not within reach for every first-time buyer. Buying an apartment in Schipluiden is the most affordable option, but the supply is limited. Families form the largest group of households (2,120) and find good schools, space and safety (8.7) here. Upsizers and dual-income earners with a combined income above average have the best chances. Allow for transfer tax (2%), notary costs and possibly overbidding, as sought-after homes often sell above the asking price. Is buying (not yet) an option? Then check the rental homes in Schipluiden as an alternative, although the rental segment at 26% of the stock is also not spacious.

Searching for a home in Schipluiden and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Compare Schipluiden with the supply in Maasland or view all homes for sale in Midden-Delfland. Or explore the smaller settlements such as 't Woudt and Negenhuizen en Zouteveen for those who really want to live rurally.