Buying a home in Boazum, Boazum.
In Boazum you're living in a village where your neighbours actually know who you are, but it's not stuck in the past. Most homes here are 1970s and 1980s builds, solid and affordable, with plenty of space around your property. You're 20 minutes from Sneek, so shops and restaurants are within reach, yet you get that Frisian quiet at home. Families choose Boazum because the schools work well and kids can play outside without it feeling like a calculated risk.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Boazum
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Leeuwarden (8 minutes) and Sneek (12 minutes) via Boazum station
- Mostly detached houses with large plots; plenty of space around your home
- Low house prices compared to urban areas in northern Netherlands
- Quiet, rural setting with minimal traffic
Cons:
- Limited shops and restaurants in Boazum itself; dependent on Sneek or Leeuwarden
- Car essential for groceries and most activities
- Little to no nightlife in the village
- Population declining; limited facilities for children and young people
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Súdwest-Fryslân
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 10.34
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 57
- Residential burglary
- 10
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Boazum offer?
Boazum is a small village where you'll find genuinely affordable homes, especially if you're open to older properties that need some work. You'll live among farmers and families with deep Frisian roots; it's quiet without feeling isolated. The Afsluitdijk is a half-hour bike ride away, so you've got water and space around you. For daily shopping and schools you'll head to Sneek or Bolsward, but that's manageable.
Buying agent in Boazum
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Housing market Boazum
In Boazum, the real estate market shows active trends. Homes sold this quarter numbered 276, compared to 266 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 408,000 euros, down from 421,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,338 euros to 3,392 euros. The average list price this quarter was 405,000 euros, slightly down from 410,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable market amidst slight fluctuations in prices.
Updated: June 2026
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