Homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Hollum, Ameland

House prices and market figures Verspreide huizen Hollum, Ameland

The owner-occupied market in Verspreide huizen Hollum is compact but remarkably diverse in terms of price range. In the past twelve months, 14 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €299,946, with a range from €179,500 to €599,000. The average plot is substantial: 1,617 m², resulting in a price per square metre of approximately €186. This is characteristic of this rural area of Hollum, where you mainly find detached houses on spacious plots rather than terraced houses or apartments.

Of the 33 homes in the neighbourhood, 64% are owner-occupied and 36% are rental properties, exclusively via private landlords (no housing association properties). The WOZ value of €424,000 is significantly above the average of both Wijk 00 (€343,000) and the municipality of Ameland (€343,000). That difference of over €80,000 says something about the type of property here: larger plots, often with outbuildings or agricultural elements. At the top of this page you will find the current housing supply and the most recent asking prices.

Living in Verspreide huizen Hollum, Ameland

Verspreide huizen Hollum is exactly what the name suggests: a handful of homes scattered across the rural area south and east of the village of Hollum. Here you don't live on a street with neighbours an arm's length away. You live on a farmstead, often surrounded by meadows, with views of the polder or the dunes in the distance. It is quiet, dark at night and spacious. For some people that is exactly what they are looking for, for others it is too isolated.

The homes are a mix of older farmhouses and converted island houses, supplemented by some newer detached houses. Construction periods vary, from pre-war properties to homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Many houses have an energy consumption to match: an average of 3,730 kWh of electricity and 1,360 m³ of gas, which is relatively modest for detached homes of this size.

There are no amenities in the immediate vicinity. For your daily groceries, the GP or a school, you need to go to Hollum, a few minutes away by bike. There you will find Spar supermarket, De Schutsluis primary school and various catering establishments. For larger groceries or a visit to the town hall, you go to Nes, the administrative centre of the island. The municipality of Ameland provides up-to-date information on amenities and events on its website.

Accessibility is a different story on a Wadden island. There is no train station. The ferry from Wagenborg sails between Holwerd and Nes, and the crossing takes about 45 minutes. On the island, you travel by car or bike. Bus line 130 (Arriva) connects the villages, but the frequency is limited, especially outside the tourist season. From the rural area, you first have to cycle to Hollum to board. A car of your own here is not a luxury but a necessity.

The population is small: approximately 100 residents, with the largest group between 45 and 65 years old. Single-person households form the largest category (25), and 40% are married. It is not a neighbourhood where you spontaneously ring your neighbours' doorbell for coffee, but residents do know each other. "You have peace and space here that you won't find anywhere else on the island," writes a resident in a review. That sums up the essence well. View all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the page of Verspreide huizen Hollum.

Compared to the village centre of Hollum, you miss the cosiness of a village street here. Compared to Verspreide huizen Ballum and the rural area of Nes, the character is similar: agricultural, quiet, few amenities. The difference lies mainly in the location and the proximity of the nearest village.

Who is a home for sale in Verspreide huizen Hollum interesting for?

Buying a house in Verspreide huizen Hollum is best suited for movers or seniors who consciously choose space and peace on a Wadden island. Families with young children must take into account limited amenities in the immediate vicinity, although Hollum is nearby. First-time buyers will find few entry-level homes in the lower price range here. The range up to €599,000 shows that you can also invest substantially in a characteristic island property here. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Verspreide huizen Hollum will be disappointed: the supply consists almost exclusively of detached houses. Is buying too expensive or do you want to try island life first? Then check the rental properties in this neighbourhood as an alternative, although that supply is also limited.

What residents say about Verspreide huizen Hollum

With only 100 residents, every opinion counts. Residents particularly appreciate the peace and the open landscape. "Here you wake up to birds in the morning, not traffic," says a resident on the review page. Criticisms often concern the distance to amenities and the dependence on the ferry for everything the island does not offer. Curious about the full scores per category and all reviews? Check the neighbourhood page with resident reviews.

Compare homes for sale around Hollum and elsewhere on Ameland

On Buurtje.nl you can view the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, combined with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews. This helps you not only find a home but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Wijk 00 or compare with the full overview of homes for sale on Ameland. The village centres of Buren and Ballum are also worth a look if you are looking for more proximity to amenities.