Buying a home in Raadhuisplein, Bussum.
Raadhuisplein puts you in the heart of Bussum, surrounded by stately townhouses and modern apartments facing the main square. It's a quiet spot with plenty of greenery, where your neighbours tend to be young families and couples who value the village without wanting the hustle. The baker, a coffee spot, and supermarket are all within walking distance, and you're minutes from the Gooise woods for a walk. Trains to Amsterdam run every half hour, so you're not car-dependent.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Raadhuisplein
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam from Bussum-Zuid station (approximately 25 minutes to Central Station)
- Close to the Gooi: walking and cycling through forest and heathland without leaving the area
- Raadhuisplein itself is quiet and car-free, with the town hall as the central focal point
- Plenty of 1930s and 1950s architecture; characteristic detached houses with spacious plots
- Bussum town centre is within walking distance with supermarkets, restaurants and cafés
Cons:
- House prices are significantly higher than the Dutch average due to Gooise Meren's location
- Raadhuisplein itself is small; if you want more variety, you need to head to the centre or further afield
- Parking can be difficult; many houses have no private driveway
- Bussum attracts many commuters; trains to Amsterdam are crowded during rush hours
- Little nightlife; Bussum is a bedroom town for those who want to go to Amsterdam
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 45.11
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 484
- Residential burglary
- 14
- Theft
- 61
- Violence and threats
- 40
- Vandalism and public order
- 76
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 Raadhuisplein 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 Raadhuisplein
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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