Buying a home in Buitengebied Dirkshorn, Dirkshorn.
You're living in genuine polder landscape here, with wide horizons and plenty of space around your home. Houses are scattered, often with some land attached, so you get privacy without feeling isolated. It's quiet, but Schagen is just a short drive away for shops and schools. Most people who settle here share a practical outlook: gardening, keeping animals, enjoying country living without being completely cut off.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Buitengebied Dirkshorn
Pros:
- Rural living with plenty of space; plots here are significantly larger than in most villages
- Direct access to North Holland countryside for walking and cycling
- Quiet with minimal through traffic; you'll mainly hear tractors and birds
- Low property prices compared to urban areas
Cons:
- Car is essential; no bus stop nearby and Schagen station is 5+ km away
- Shops and amenities are in Dirkshorn village itself or further afield
- Limited housing stock; selection is small and properties stay on the market for a long time
- Internet and mobile coverage can be unreliable at some locations
- Little social life; no bars or gathering places in the countryside itself
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schagen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 29.59
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 50
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Buitengebied Dirkshorn offer?
Dirkshorn is a quiet village where you'll find mostly single-family homes, many built in the seventies and eighties. Your neighbours are mainly families and retirees who've settled here for the long term. The village sits in the middle of a North Holland polder, so there's plenty of space and cycling is just how life works here. Schagen, the municipal hub, is a ten-minute bike ride away and that's where you'll find the shops and the train station.
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Housing market Buitengebied Dirkshorn
In Dirkshorn, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, the average list price was 556,000 euros, compared to 434,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 667,000 euros, compared to 426,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 4,271 euros, compared to 3,507 euros this quarter. Homes sold last quarter totaled 6, while only 3 were sold this quarter. The average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting ongoing interest in the area despite the recent price adjustments.
Updated: May 2026
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