Buying a home in Volendam-Industriegebied, Volendam.
Volendam's industrial zone isn't where tourists end up, and that's exactly the point. You'll find modern warehouse conversions and straightforward commercial spaces here, mostly occupied by small businesses and makers who need room to work. Families moving in tend to appreciate the quiet, the lack of crowds, and direct access to the countryside and water. The waterfront charm of Volendam proper is a short ride away when you want it, but here you get space and practicality without the ferry-load traffic.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Volendam-Industriegebied
Pros:
- Direct access to the N247/N248 ring road means you can reach Amsterdam or Zaanstad in 15–20 minutes without fighting through village traffic
- The IJ waterfront is a 10-minute walk; you get water views and a cycling route to Marken and beyond without living in the crowded historic centre
- New-build and modern renovation opportunities are cheaper here than in central Volendam or Edam; you're not paying for postcard authenticity
- Volendam station is walkable (15 minutes) for direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal and Zaandam
Cons:
- You're living next to active industrial sites, warehouses, and logistics operations; noise and truck traffic are part of daily life
- The neighbourhood has little to no foot traffic after hours; it doesn't feel like a residential village, more like a zone you pass through
- Schools and daily services (bakery, GP, supermarket) require a bike or car ride into central Volendam; you won't just walk out your door
- Flooding risk during storms is higher here than in elevated parts of Volendam because of the low-lying waterfront and polder geography
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