Buying a home in Het Veer en omgeving, Avenhorn.
Het Veer in Avenhorn is a quiet residential area where you'll find plenty of detached homes and bungalows, mostly from the seventies and eighties. You're sitting right in the green heart of North Holland: meadows, waterways and cycling paths in every direction. The neighbourhood attracts families who want space and don't mind a longer commute. Avenhorn itself has a small centre with a supermarket and bakery, but for more shops and nightlife you'll head to Hoorn or Enkhuizen. It's a place where neighbours still know each other and where you can actually hear the land breathe in the evening.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Het Veer en omgeving
Pros:
- Direct connection to Amsterdam via Avenhorn station (Sprinter to Central, roughly 25 minutes)
- Plenty of detached houses with gardens; not typical Randstad density
- Quiet, minimal through-traffic; no motorway noise
- Close to the Markermeer for water sports and cycling along the water
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; no bars or shops on-site, everything in Hoorn or Amsterdam
- Dependent on car or bike for daily groceries
- Winter landscape can feel grey and bare; little urban energy
- Train disruption or strike on the Amsterdam line hits hard with no public transport backup
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 20.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 72
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
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
What does Het Veer en omgeving offer?
Avenhorn is a quiet village where you'll find plenty of families with children, especially in the newer neighbourhoods around Zijperweg. Homes here are affordable compared to the Randstad, and space is generous: detached houses and large gardens are the norm rather than the exception. The village revolves around water and agriculture, so don't expect nightlife, but do expect strong community bonds and plenty of cyclists. Amsterdam is half an hour away by car, which makes Avenhorn appealing if you want to balance a workplace with peace and quiet.
Buying agent in Het Veer en omgeving
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Housing market Het Veer en omgeving
In Avenhorn, the real estate market shows notable activity. This quarter, 10 homes sold, compared to 4 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 452,000 euros, down from 456,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter decreased to 3,907 euros from 4,061 euros last quarter. Meanwhile, the average list price rose to 443,000 euros from 383,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 10% higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: April 2026
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