Buying a home in Volendam-Blokgouw 7 en 8, Volendam.
You're looking at two quiet blocks just inland from Volendam's harbour, where locals live rather than tourists drift through. Homes here tend to be compact, post-war social housing or smaller family houses—solid Dutch builds, not fancy. What matters: you're 5 minutes from the water, 10 minutes' cycling to Edam's centre, and surrounded by people who've known each other for decades. The primary school is walking distance, the supermarket too. It's the kind of neighbourhood where you bump into the same faces at the baker's every Saturday.
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What to consider when buying in Volendam-Blokgouw 7 en 8
Pros:
- Waterfront living with direct views of the Markermeer; many houses back onto the water or have waterside gardens
- Quiet residential area with minimal through-traffic; most streets are dead-ends or serve only local residents
- Short walk to Volendam's harbour and village center (Zeestraat, Haven), where restaurants, cafés, and small shops cluster
- Good cycling connections to Edam (20 minutes) and ferries to Marken; car-dependent for most other destinations
Cons:
- Volendam remains a tourist trap, especially May-September; the harbour and Zeestraat fill with coach parties and day-trippers
- No train station; nearest is Purmerend (8 km away), making commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht slow without a car
- Summer parking chaos when tourists pack the village; residents often struggle to find spots near their homes
- Limited school choice; families with children may need to travel to neighbouring municipalities
- Risk of subsidence; parts of Volendam sit below sea level on soft clay, requiring ongoing maintenance of water management and foundations
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Edam-Volendam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 19.21
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 437
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 82
- Violence and threats
- 55
- Vandalism and public order
- 58
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Volendam
Choose homes in Volendam that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Volendam
To assess whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Volendam, considering characteristics such as type, size and condition. The area's median selling price is a reference for the recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Volendam
Buying a home in Volendam? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around €448,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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