Buying a home in Buitengebied, Castricum.
You'll live among estates and open fields in Castricum's countryside, on generous plots where space is the whole point. This isn't a village center: your neighbors are scattered, roads stay quiet, and green dominates. Most homes here are detached villas or period farmhouses rather than standard new builds. The beach and dunes are a ten-minute bike ride away, so you get that coastal calm without the crowds. Daily shopping means heading toward the center, but plenty of people choose this precisely because they want that distance.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Buitengebied
Pros:
- Direct access to Zeestraat and the dunes; the beach is a 10-minute walk away
- Mostly detached houses with large gardens; no apartment blocks
- Quiet with minimal through-traffic; mainly cyclists and pedestrians
- Castricum NS station is 2 km away; trains to Amsterdam and Alkmaar
Cons:
- No supermarket in the countryside itself; Albert Heijn or Jumbo in the village is 2–3 km by bike
- No public transport beyond the train; a car is practically essential for daily shopping
- Limited nightlife; restaurants and cafés are mostly in the village or at the seaside
- Few childcare facilities and schools in the countryside; parents must go to the village
What does Buitengebied offer?
Castricum is a quiet coastal village where you won't get caught in a busy beach-town rush, yet the beach is ten minutes away. Most homes here are 1930s and 1950s builds, typically with more space than you'd find in the city. Your neighbours tend to be families and retirees who've chosen to stay put, not transient types. The village itself centres on a modest high street with a baker and supermarket, and the Castricumse Zeeën nature reserve sits right on your doorstep.
Buying agent in Buitengebied
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Housing market Buitengebied
In Castricum, the real estate market shows a slight decline in activity. Homes sold this quarter totaled 82, compared to 83 last quarter. The average transaction price went from 579,000 euros last quarter to 564,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,061 euros to 4,965 euros. Similarly, the average list price decreased from 571,000 euros last quarter to 559,000 euros this quarter. The average WOZ-value this year is lower than last year, reflecting a broader trend in the local market.
Updated: May 2026
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