Buying a home in Eemdal-Zuid, Baarn.
Eemdal-Zuid gives you quiet neighbourhoods with plenty of green space, but close enough that you're not cut off from everyday conveniences. Most homes here date from the 1950s to 1980s: solid, often with a garden, and priced more reasonably than central Baarn. Your neighbours tend to be families and couples who want calm without the commuter rush of Amsterdam. The Gooi is on your doorstep, and Utrecht is a quick train ride away.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Eemdal-Zuid
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Baarn station (20 minutes)
- Many detached and semi-detached homes with spacious gardens
- Close to Eemland: extensive nature reserve with walking and cycling paths
- Quiet, residential area without through traffic
- Accessible supermarkets and primary schools within the immediate vicinity
Cons:
- Limited restaurants and nightlife options within Eemdal-Zuid itself
- Car necessary for most activities outside Baarn
- Higher property prices due to proximity to Amsterdam and Eemland
- Limited public transport outside rush hours (dependent on bus lines)
- Construction projects can take years; significant new-build development underway
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Baarn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.39
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 259
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 35
- Violence and threats
- 25
- Vandalism and public order
- 30
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Eemdal-Zuid offer?
Baarn is a place where homes sit among trees, with real space around them. You'll find plenty of detached houses and country estates here—it grew up as a retreat village for wealthy families, so the architecture reflects that breathing room. The train to Utrecht and Amsterdam is straightforward, so you're connected when you need to be, but daily life feels genuinely removed from the city. Your neighbours tend to be people who chose this quiet deliberately.
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Housing market Eemdal-Zuid
The real estate market in Baarn shows notable activity. In the last quarter, 110 homes sold, compared to 95 previously. The average transaction price went from 674,000 euros to 632,000 euros, with the average price per square meter decreasing from 5,722 euros to 5,563 euros. The average list price also went from 676,000 euros to 615,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% lower than last year, reflecting a shift in market dynamics. Overall, Baarn's market is experiencing adjustments in pricing and sales volume.
Updated: May 2026
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