Buying a home in Volendam-Blokgouw 7 en 8, Volendam.
You're looking at two quiet blocks just inland from Volendam's harbour, where locals live rather than tourists drift through. Homes here tend to be compact, post-war social housing or smaller family houses—solid Dutch builds, not fancy. What matters: you're 5 minutes from the water, 10 minutes' cycling to Edam's centre, and surrounded by people who've known each other for decades. The primary school is walking distance, the supermarket too. It's the kind of neighbourhood where you bump into the same faces at the baker's every Saturday.
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What to consider when buying in Volendam-Blokgouw 7 en 8
Pros:
- Waterfront living with direct views of the Markermeer; many houses back onto the water or have waterside gardens
- Quiet residential area with minimal through-traffic; most streets are dead-ends or serve only local residents
- Short walk to Volendam's harbour and village center (Zeestraat, Haven), where restaurants, cafés, and small shops cluster
- Good cycling connections to Edam (20 minutes) and ferries to Marken; car-dependent for most other destinations
Cons:
- Volendam remains a tourist trap, especially May-September; the harbour and Zeestraat fill with coach parties and day-trippers
- No train station; nearest is Purmerend (8 km away), making commuting to Amsterdam or Utrecht slow without a car
- Summer parking chaos when tourists pack the village; residents often struggle to find spots near their homes
- Limited school choice; families with children may need to travel to neighbouring municipalities
- Risk of subsidence; parts of Volendam sit below sea level on soft clay, requiring ongoing maintenance of water management and foundations
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Edam-Volendam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 17.85
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 406
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 80
- Violence and threats
- 50
- Vandalism and public order
- 59
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Volendam
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Asking prices and sale prices in Volendam
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The wider housing market in Volendam
Buying a home in Volendam? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €462,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026