Buying a home in Den Oever (woonkern), Den Oever.
The Gelderse Buurt is a quiet residential neighbourhood where families choose homes with gardens and space to breathe. Most houses date from the 1970s and 80s, solidly built and reasonably priced. You're close enough to Anna Paulowna's centre for shops and schools, yet far enough to feel removed from any bustle. The surrounding polder gives you plenty of light and open sky, and neighbours tend to know each other here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Den Oever (woonkern)
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Alkmaar (12 min) and Amsterdam (45 min) via Anna Paulowna station
- Plenty of detached and semi-detached houses with gardens, not the typical row-house density
- Quiet, rural setting with minimal traffic and plenty of space
- Close to Polder de Zijpe: cycling, walking and birdwatching without needing a city park
- Affordable house prices compared to Amsterdam, Alkmaar or other metropolitan areas
Cons:
- Limited shops and services; larger purchases require a trip to Alkmaar or beyond
- Little nightlife or dining scene; evenings are genuinely quiet here
- Car-dependent for most activities outside the village
- Train station sits at the edge of the village, not centrally located
- Limited choice of schools and childcare in the immediate area
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hollands Kroon
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.57
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 67
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 7
- Vandalism and public order
- 10
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 Den Oever (woonkern) offer?
Den Oever is a quiet harbour village where you'll find mostly detached homes and bungalows, many with water views or close to the marina. Your neighbours tend to be people who chose this place deliberately for the peace and the community, not by accident. The Markermeer is right at your doorstep, so if you're into sailing, kitesurfing, or simply watching the water, you're in the right spot. Shops and amenities are modest, but that's part of what makes the place what it is.
Buying agent in Den Oever (woonkern)
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Housing market Den Oever (woonkern)
In Den Oever, 13 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 434,000 euros, compared to 381,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 3,167 euros to 3,732 euros. The average list price increased from 383,000 euros last quarter to 437,000 euros this quarter, with the average list price per square meter going from 3,198 euros to 3,637 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the overall market trend.
Updated: June 2026
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