Buying a home in Havenkwartier, Hilversum.
The Havenkwartier pulls you close with waterfront homes—mostly apartments and townhouses with direct water access. Your neighbours are a mix of young families and professionals who chose water living over quiet suburbs. The Mediapark sits at your doorstep, so cultural venues and restaurants are a five-minute walk; most mornings you'll hear the AM broadcast towers humming. It's not sleepy, but it's neighbourly—people actually use the public spaces along the water.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Havenkwartier
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam (Hilversum station is 15 minutes walk away, IC trains to Centraal Station in 28 minutes)
- The waterfront along the Gooimeer offers walking and cycling routes; several cafés with water views on Havenplein
- Relatively new or renovated housing stock, mostly apartments and townhouses built in the last 15 years
- Quieter than Hilversum's city center but still walkable to the Gooische Plein shopping area
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and restaurant variety compared to central Hilversum; most venues are chains or casual
- Can feel somewhat isolated on weekends when office workers leave; limited permanent foot traffic
- Parking is permit-based and often full; car ownership here requires advance planning
- Water-adjacent location means higher property insurance and potential flooding risk during extreme weather
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Hilversum
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 36.52
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 338
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 48
- Violence and threats
- 43
- Vandalism and public order
- 41
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 Hilversum
Choose homes in Hilversum that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hilversum
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The wider housing market in Hilversum
Buying a home in Hilversum? The median sale price was around € 420,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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