Buying a home in Kievitsbuurt, Breukelen.
Kievitsbuurt is a quiet residential neighborhood where you'll find families and couples who value space around them. The homes here are mostly from the seventies and eighties, typically with gardens that give you room to work with. You're close to the Groene Hart, so walking and cycling to the water is part of daily life. The neighborhood sits just outside Breukelen's center, which keeps things peaceful while the station is only ten minutes away.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Kievitsbuurt
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Breukelen station (15 minutes)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; no apartment blocks
- Quiet location on the edge of Breukelen, close to the Groene Hart and cycling routes along the Vecht
- Well-served by primary schools (including De Kievit)
- Supermarket and bakery within walking distance in Breukelen centre
Cons:
- Car needed for larger shopping and most leisure activities; no major shopping centres nearby
- Limited restaurants and nightlife in Breukelen itself
- House prices rising quickly due to increased interest from Amsterdam
- Limited public transport outside peak hours; bus connections sparse
- Kievitsbuurt itself is small; many families seek more variety in housing stock
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Stichtse Vecht
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 77.81
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 831
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 96
- Violence and threats
- 39
- Vandalism and public order
- 40
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 Kievitsbuurt offer?
Breukelen is a village that doesn't chase trends but knows exactly what it offers: a river lined with sailboats, country homes with gardens, and a centre where your neighbour actually says hello. Most houses here date from the 1930s to 1970s, many detached or semi-detached with real space around them. You're 20 minutes from Utrecht, yet it feels worlds away from the rush. People who buy here want quiet and green, not nightlife.
Buying agent in Kievitsbuurt
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Housing market Kievitsbuurt
In Breukelen, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 37 homes sold, compared to 32 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 563,000 euros, compared to 856,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 5,000 euros, compared to 5,800 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 543,000 euros, compared to 857,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: June 2026
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