Buying a home in Dammekant, Bodegraven.
Dammekant sits right where Bodegraven meets the water, and that's what you're really buying into here: homes with direct access to the Doesburgse Plas and that quiet, almost rural feel despite being just minutes from town. The houses tend to be family homes from the 1960s–1980s, solid brick builds with gardens backing onto the lake—not showpieces, but genuinely livable. Your neighbours are mostly people who chose this spot for the water and the space, not the status. In winter the lake draws ice-skaters; in summer it's kayaks and swimmers. You're close enough to Utrecht and Rotterdam to commute if needed, but most people here are staying put.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Dammekant
Pros:
- Quiet, low-density residential area with detached houses and gardens—you're not living shoulder-to-shoulder
- Direct access to open countryside; cycling routes connect you to the Nieuwkoopse Plassen wetlands within 10 minutes
- Bodegraven's main station is 1.5 km away, giving you a direct line to Utrecht Centraal (25 minutes) and Amsterdam (45 minutes)
- Houses here are typically 1970s–1990s builds with room around them, not the cramped plot sizes you find closer to the Randstad
Cons:
- Car dependency for daily errands—Dammekant itself has no shops, cafés, or services; the town center is a short drive away
- Limited late-night social scene; Bodegraven is a quiet town, not a vibrant hub
- Few schools within walking distance; most families bus kids to primary schools in the center
- House prices have climbed sharply in recent years as remote workers moved out from Amsterdam, making resale competition fiercer
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 34.73
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 492
- Residential burglary
- 42
- Theft
- 103
- Violence and threats
- 34
- Vandalism and public order
- 39
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Bodegraven
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Bodegraven
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The wider housing market in Bodegraven
Buying a home in Bodegraven? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €340,000. Compare a home’s features, such as living area and condition, with similar homes before deciding what suits you.
Updated: September 2026