Buying a home in Midden Eng-Oost, Bussum.
Midden Eng-Oost is where you'll find families who've chosen quiet, green living without the commute. The homes here span from the 1930s through the 1970s, typically with generous gardens and plenty of natural light. You're surrounded by woodland and water, yet Bussum's centre and the train station are within walking distance. It's not a flashy neighbourhood, but it's one where you genuinely settle in and know your neighbours over years.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Midden Eng-Oost
Pros:
- Direct train access: Bussum-Zuid station is within walking distance, direct connection to Amsterdam Central in 25 minutes
- Many 1930s homes with original details (wooden frames, step gables), significantly larger than comparable prices in Amsterdam
- Wooded area: direct access to Goois Natuurreservaat and walking trails toward Hilversum
- Quiet residential streets without through traffic, many families in the neighborhood
Cons:
- Limited nightlife: no concentration of bars and restaurants like central Bussum, most cafés are on the other side of the railway
- Maintenance on 1930s homes can be substantial (roofing, insulation, foundations)
- Train noise: sound pollution for homes near the tracks, especially mornings
- Shops mainly in Bussum center or Hilversum, no daily groceries within walking distance
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.68
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 381
- Residential burglary
- 35
- Theft
- 46
- Violence and threats
- 47
- Vandalism and public order
- 42
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 Midden Eng-Oost 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 Midden Eng-Oost
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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