Buying a home in De Haar, Bunschoten-Spakenburg.
De Haar in Bunschoten-Spakenburg is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find families and older residents, especially in the older parts of the area. Most homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, well-maintained but unpretentious. You're close to water and polderland, so there's plenty of green around you, and Spakenburg's fishing-village centre is within walking distance. It's a place where you actually know your neighbourhood, nothing anonymous about it, and where children can play safely.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in De Haar
Pros:
- Direct access to the Eemmeer: swimming, sailing and water sports are literally at your doorstep
- Many detached houses with spacious plots, not the typical row-house density of many Dutch neighborhoods
- Quiet and green; you're away from the noise of the N34 and central Spakenburg
- Strong local community with traditional Spakenburgse identity
Cons:
- Car is essential; bus connections are limited and train stations are far away (nearest is Harderwijk, 15+ km)
- Limited shops and amenities in the immediate area; you depend on central Spakenburg or further afield
- Houses can be expensive for what you get because of the waterfront location, but the market is small and illiquid
- Waterfront brings risks: maintenance costs on banks, possible water damage in extreme weather
Living environment
Around average
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.98
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 565
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 74
- Violence and threats
- 58
- Vandalism and public order
- 68
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 De Haar offer?
Bunschoten-Spakenburg gives you two distinct living options that work well together. Spakenburg is the picturesque fishing village with narrow streets, wooden houses, and a working harbour where boats still head out to sea. Bunschoten itself is more spacious and residential, with detached homes and plenty of greenery around you. Since the two cores sit close by, you get to choose: do you want the authentic village feel or more room to breathe? The Markermeer is right there, and Utrecht is about twenty minutes away.
Buying agent in De Haar
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Housing market De Haar
In Bunschoten-Spakenburg, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 55, compared to 48 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 559,000 euros this quarter from 513,000 euros last quarter, while the average transaction price per square meter went from 5,177 euros to 4,854 euros. The average list price increased to 527,000 euros this quarter from 520,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: May 2026
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