Homes for sale in Ursem, Koggenland

House prices in Ursem: spacious homes averaging over six hundred thousand euros

Ursem is a distinct owner-occupied neighbourhood: 79% of the housing stock is privately owned, reflecting the strong ownership culture in this polder village. The average WOZ value is €372,000, slightly below the municipal average of Koggenland (€378,000). Looking at actual sale prices over the past twelve months, the bar is much higher: 12 homes were sold with an average sale price of €615,208 and a remarkably wide range from €275,000 to €1,495,000. This high average and wide spread reveal that the supply here is strongly dominated by spacious detached houses and farmhouses, with an average living area of no less than 224 m². Buying an apartment in Ursem is hardly an option; it is almost always about ground-floor homes. The current supply and asking prices can be found at the top of this page.

Living in Ursem: polder tranquillity with an active neighbourhood community

Ursem is a village you do not visit by accident. It lies nestled between the North Holland polders, surrounded by ditches, meadows and ribbon development along dykes. Living in Ursem means space, peace and a direct connection to the countryside. Residents clearly appreciate this: on Buurtje.nl the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 based on resident experiences. Green spaces (9.4) and accessibility (9.6) stand out, while amenities (7.4) and education (6.8) are rated more modestly. The latter is fair: Ursem has a primary school and a village strip with limited daily amenities. For a supermarket or secondary school you rely on surrounding places like Obdam or Avenhorn. See all resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Ursem neighbourhood page.

The community is a recurring theme in the reviews. One resident writes: "Very cosy with each other and we all help each other and we keep the neighbourhood clean together." Another resident nuances this somewhat: you have to take the step yourself, but if you do, you are welcomed into a close-knit village community. For sports activities you can join the local football club, and the countryside is excellent for walking and cycling along the polder ditches. The neighbourhood Reigerlaan Ursem en omgeving is one of the more residential parts of the village, while areas like Ursem Verspreide huizen Noord and Ursem Verspreide huizen Oost have an even more rural character with scattered buildings along dyke roads.

In terms of accessibility, Ursem is not bad for a village of this size. By car you can quickly reach Alkmaar (about 20 minutes) or Hoorn (about 15 minutes) via the N243. Bus line 136 connects Ursem with Alkmaar and Hoorn, although the frequency is limited and a car is practically indispensable. There is no train station in the village itself; the nearest station is Obdam or Hoorn. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Koggenland or on the Koggenland municipal page. Similar villages in the region worth exploring: Obdam, Hensbroek and Spierdijk.

For which buyers is buying a home in Ursem a good choice?

Ursem mainly attracts families and home-movers who consciously choose space and tranquillity over urban convenience. The large homes with plots appeal to home-movers who bring their equity from elsewhere. First-time buyers have a harder time: with an average sale price of over €615,000 and little supply under €300,000, the entry level is high. Also take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers) and notary fees. Those who want to be more flexible or first get to know the neighbourhood can also look at rental homes in Ursem, although the rental percentage is limited at 21%.

Searching for a home to buy in Ursem via Buurtje.nl

Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply in Ursem with resident figures and neighbourhood statistics on one page. This way you compare not only prices but also living environment. Also explore adjacent neighbourhoods like Zuidgouw en omgeving or Drechterlandsedijk en omgeving, or broaden your search to homes for sale in Koggenland for a complete picture of the region.