Buying a home in Overige verspreide huizen, Hoogmade.
Overige verspreide huizen in Hoogmade sits you among quiet farmland and residential pockets north of The Hague, where older villas and modern detached homes blend with open countryside. Your neighbours tend to be families and professionals who've chosen this area precisely because it stays low-key and car-dependent, yet keeps Amsterdam and Rotterdam within reach. Schools and local shops cluster in small centres nearby; much of your daily life happens in surrounding villages rather than here. It's the kind of place where you wake up to fields but can reach a motorway junction in minutes.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Overige verspreide huizen
Pros:
- Quiet, suburban setting with detached and semi-detached homes; no apartment blocks or dense row housing.
- Direct access to the Braassemermeer for water sports and open views across the lake.
- Short drive to Leiden (15 min) and The Hague (25 min); NS station in Kaag for regional trains.
- Large plots typical of the area give you genuine privacy and garden space.
Cons:
- Car-dependent: shops, schools, and restaurants require driving; no walkable town center.
- Infrequent bus service (single line through the villages); cycling to nearby towns is 20+ km.
- Prone to water management issues during heavy rain; some homes sit below water table levels.
- Limited amenities within the village itself; nearest supermarket is several kilometers away.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Kaag en Braassem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.77
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 118
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 9
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Hoogmade
Choose homes that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hoogmade
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Hoogmade, considering size, condition and location. Use the median selling price for those recorded sales as a reference, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Hoogmade
Buying a home in Hoogmade? The median sale price was around €656,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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