Homes for sale in Zuid, Hilversum

What does a home in Zuid, Hilversum cost?

The Zuid district, with 61% owner-occupied homes, is a true homeowners' area. Of the more than 8,300 homes, a quarter are owned by housing corporations and 14% are offered by other landlords, but the majority are owned by the residents themselves. The average WOZ value is €434,000, slightly below the Hilversum average of €451,000. That sounds like a small difference, but in practice you notice it: Zuid offers slightly more for your money than, for example, the centre of Hilversum. Over the past twelve months, 60 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €561,433. The range is wide, from €245,000 for a compact apartment to €1,550,000 for more spacious detached homes. The average living area is 102 m². At the top of this page you can see the current listings with the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Zuid: flower names, wide avenues and a strong neighbourhood feel

Zuid is not a uniform district. It is a patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own character. In Bloemenkwartier Noord and Bloemenkwartier Zuid you will find the characteristic 1930s architecture with wide streets, front gardens and plenty of greenery. The Schrijverskwartier has somewhat denser development with post-war terraced houses, while the Staatsliedenkwartier and Zeeheldenkwartier are more compact and affordable. This variety makes Zuid suitable for a wide range of buyers.

On the Zuid district page, residents rate the neighbourhood an 8.4 out of 10. Notable are the perfect scores for accessibility, sense of community and education (all three a 10). Amenities score the lowest with a 6, and you notice this when you walk around: for a large supermarket or extensive shopping options, you need to go to the centre or to the Hilvertshof shopping centre. In the district itself, there are a few smaller shops along the Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat and the Noorderweg. In terms of schools, there is plenty of choice. Primary schools such as De Kleine Kapitein and the Montessorischool are located in the district, and the Comenius College for secondary education is within cycling distance. The score of 10 for education is therefore not surprising, especially given the high level of education in the district (43% highly educated).

Accessibility is a strong point. Hilversum station is within cycling distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central or Utrecht in just over half an hour. The bus routes along the Utrechtseweg and Soestdijkerstraatweg connect Zuid with surrounding towns such as Soest and Baarn. By car, you can quickly reach the A27 motorway towards Utrecht or Almere. You hardly need to leave the district for greenery: the Spanderswoud forest and the heathland of the Gooi are within walking distance on the south side. The municipality of Hilversum also invests in the maintenance of the green zones in and around the district. Living in Zuid therefore feels like a combination of village tranquillity and urban convenience, without being truly remote.

For which buyers is Zuid a good choice?

The largest group of households in Zuid is single-person (3,220), but with over 3,000 children up to 15 years old, it is also clearly a family district. Movers looking for a larger home will find more opportunities here than in the more expensive centre. First-time buyers can look at the lower segment around €245,000 to €350,000, although you would then be thinking of buying an apartment in Zuid rather than a single-family home. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation fees can quickly add up to €10,000 to €15,000 on top of the purchase price. Overbidding is more the rule than the exception in the popular Bloemenkwartier. Is buying in Zuid just too expensive? Then also check out rental homes in Zuid or look at the more affordable district Zuidwest.

Finding a home in Zuid using district data and resident reviews

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and figures on safety, accessibility and amenities. This way, you not only see what a home costs, but also what it is really like to live there. Compare Zuid with neighbouring districts such as Noordwest or Oost, or view the full range of homes for sale in Hilversum to make an informed choice.