Buying a home in Bijlstraat, Bussum.
Bijlstraat in Bussum is a quiet, green residential street lined with detached homes and bungalows, mostly from the 1960s and 70s. You're right on the edge of the Gooi, so walking and cycling into nature is practically on your doorstep. The neighbourhood attracts families and people who want space without city hustle. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and you're minutes from the motorway to Amsterdam.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Bijlstraat
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Bussum-Zuid station (20 minutes)
- Close to Goois Nature Reserve and Naardermeer; walking and cycling without leaving the village
- Plenty of 1930s and 1950s houses with original character; not standard new-build
- Bussum has its own town centre with local baker, butcher, and shops within walking distance
Cons:
- Bijlstraat itself is narrow and busy; heavy through-traffic towards Amsterdam
- Parking is scarce; most houses lack their own driveway
- Trains to Amsterdam are regularly crowded during rush hour
- Gooise Meren is expensive; house prices run 15–20% higher than comparable homes in Utrecht or Haarlem
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 46.41
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 498
- Residential burglary
- 15
- Theft
- 65
- Violence and threats
- 43
- Vandalism and public order
- 71
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Bijlstraat offer?
Bussum sits between forest and water, yet you're not cut off: the centre is walkable and trains to Amsterdam run every fifteen minutes. The homes here are mostly 1930s villas and postwar family houses, many with gardens that actually have space. Your neighbours tend to be settled, established people who've been here for decades. The Gooi has a reputation for wealth, but Bussum itself feels less exclusive than Hilversum next door, more straightforward family comfort.
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Housing market Bijlstraat
In Bussum, 153 homes sold this quarter, compared to 155 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 672,000 euros, compared to 691,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 5,815 euros last quarter to 5,716 euros this quarter. The average list price increased from 665,000 euros last quarter to 673,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter going from 5,631 euros to 5,573 euros. The average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the town's stable real estate market.
Updated: June 2026
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