Buying a home in De Haukes, Westerland.
De Haukes is a quiet, modern extension of Westerland where you'll find contemporary family homes and well-maintained properties within easy reach of the North Holland coast. The neighbourhood feels young but settled, with young families and professionals who chose it for space, affordable prices, and straightforward access to both nature and small-town amenities. Most homes here date from the 1990s onwards, so you're buying something built to current standards. The polder landscape around you is flat, open, and genuinely peaceful, but the town centre with its schools and shops is just a short walk away.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Haukes
Pros:
- Railway station is 7 minutes walk away; direct trains to Amsterdam (50 mins) and Den Helder
- Most properties are owner-occupied single-family homes built in the 1970s-80s; limited rental investor pressure
- Separate cycle paths throughout; car-dependent but less congested than urban areas
- Supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) within walking distance on Gasthuisplein
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and dining; nearest significant restaurant scene is 10 km away in Den Helder or Alkmaar
- No secondary school in Westerland itself; teenagers must travel to Den Helder or Alkmaar
- Surrounded by agricultural land and open polder; feels remote if you work outside North Holland
- Winter weather (wind, flooding risk during storms) impacts older housing stock
Finding a home in Westerland
Westerland sits right on the North Holland coast, and most homes here are modest bungalows and smaller family houses with direct sea views or a short walk to the beach. Your neighbours tend to be a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors, which means the town feels quieter in winter but genuinely busy come summer. The town itself is straightforward: a main strip with shops, restaurants, and a few bars, all within a five-minute walk of the dunes. If you're after coastal living without the tourist crowds of somewhere like Zandvoort, this is where locals choose to be.
Asking prices and sale prices in Westerland
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The wider housing market in Westerland
In Westerland, 167 homes sold this quarter, compared to 168 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 443,000 euros this quarter from 411,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 3,625 euros to 3,781 euros. The average list price increased to 431,000 euros this quarter from 401,000 euros last quarter, with the price per square meter rising from 3,504 euros to 3,687 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the local real estate market.
Updated: April 2026
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