Buying a home in Meijerkamp, Bussum.

Meijerkamp is where Bussum's character shifts from villa gardens to something more human-scaled and walkable. You're looking at a mix of apartment blocks and traditional homes from the 1970s onwards, with a real neighbourhood feeling rather than suburban sprawl. The A27 runs close by, which makes commuting straightforward, and it's a short bike ride to Bussum's trains and shops. Families cluster here because the schools are solid and the parks give kids real room to move.

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What to consider when buying in Meijerkamp

Pros:

  • Central position between Amsterdam and Utrecht: NS trains from Bussum station run straight to Amsterdam Centraal (25 min) and to Utrecht (35 min), making commuting predictable.
  • Direct access to Gooise Meren's natural landscape: the Wijde Blick lake and Gooi forests are a 10-minute walk or bike ride away, genuinely quieter than Amsterdam suburbs.
  • Stable, established residential area: detached and semi-detached homes on spacious plots, built mostly from the 1970s onwards, with good maintenance standards.
  • Local shops and services on Meijerkampsestraat and Torenlaan keep daily needs close without the density of central towns.

Cons:

  • Car dependency for anything beyond basics: buses are infrequent, and Meijerkamp itself has no other public transit option than Bussum station.
  • Limited school choice: only a handful of primary schools in the immediate area, and secondary students usually travel to Hilversum or Bussum center.
  • Night trains from Bussum station cause noise, especially on weekends when international connections run.
  • Aging housing stock: many homes need roof, window, or foundation work; renovation budgets should be realistic.

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Gooise Meren

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
49.66
Total registered (12 mo)
256
Residential burglary
13
Theft
73
Violence and threats
4
Vandalism and public order
29

Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.

Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026

Finding a home in Bussum

Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at recent sales of similar homes for context, while keeping in mind that recorded prices are median prices for those sales.

Asking prices and sale prices in Bussum

To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Bussum, considering characteristics such as size, location and condition. The area's median is a useful reference, but it does not determine the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Bussum

Buying a home in Bussum? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 593,000. Compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes to make a well-informed buyer check.

Updated: September 2026

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