Buying a home in Abbenes Dijk, Abbenes.
On Abbenes Dijk you're buying a quiet polder home with serious water access—most houses face the canal or sit within arm's reach of it. Your neighbours are mostly families and older couples who've planted roots here; it's the kind of street where people know each other but don't crowd in. The commute to Haarlem or Amsterdam is short, and the Haarlemmermeer lake gives you weekend sailing or cycling straight from your doorstep. Don't expect shops or restaurants on the street itself—you'll drive five minutes to Abbenes centre for those.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Abbenes Dijk
Pros:
- Quiet rural setting with direct view of the Ringvaart canal and open polders; no urban sprawl on your doorstep.
- Extremely affordable compared to Amsterdam or Haarlem; detached and semi-detached homes with land are the norm here, not the exception.
- Haarlemmermeer train station (line 5 to Amsterdam Central, line 6 to Alkmaar) is walkable; commute to Amsterdam takes 20–25 minutes.
- Direct road access via the N205 to Schiphol Airport—useful if you travel frequently, less so if you value quiet.
Cons:
- No local shops, cafés, or restaurants on Abbenes Dijk itself; you'll drive to Haarlemmermeer town or further afield for anything beyond basics.
- Surrounded by water and agricultural land means flooding risk in extreme weather; insurance premiums reflect this.
- Car-dependent for daily life despite the train station nearby; cycling to services is not realistic.
- Schiphol flight paths overhead; noise varies by wind direction but is noticeable on busy days.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Haarlemmermeer
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.00
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 42
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 4
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 Abbenes
Choose homes in Abbenes that match what you need. When comparing listings, check practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Abbenes
Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of similar homes in Abbenes. The area’s median is only a general reference, so compare the home’s characteristics with recorded sales rather than treating it as the value of this specific home.
The wider housing market in Abbenes
Buying a home in Abbenes? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 575,000. Compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes before you decide.
Updated: September 2026
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