Buying a home in Zijdewind (woonkern), Zijdewind.
Zijdewind is a quiet residential pocket in Hollands Kroon where you'll find neat family homes on spacious plots, the kind of neighbourhood where neighbours actually know each other. Most houses here are modest, detached or semi-detached, built from the 1970s onwards, and you get genuine countryside on your doorstep without being isolated. The nearby Afsluitdijk is your gateway to North Holland and the coast, and for daily needs, you're close enough to Enkhuizen or the smaller shops in the polder. It's the sort of place where you come if you want room to breathe and prefer birdsong to traffic.
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What to consider when buying in Zijdewind (woonkern)
Pros:
- North Holland countryside with minimal commute friction to Alkmaar (15 minutes by car) and Amsterdam-Noord ferries
- Quieter than suburban sprawl; single-family homes on generous plots
- Proximity to Markermeer water recreation and cycling routes along the dikes
Cons:
- Car-dependent; limited public transport (infrequent regional buses, no train station)
- Aging housing stock with traditional construction means higher maintenance costs
- Rural isolation means no supermarket or services within walking distance
Finding a home in Zijdewind
You're looking at modern detached and semi-detached homes on quiet lanes where young families and professionals are settling in. Zijdewind sits between Alkmaar and Den Helder, so your commute doesn't lock you into one direction. The neighbourhood feels new because it is—built over the last fifteen years on reclaimed polder land, which means straightforward layouts and no surprise subsidence worries. School facilities and basic shops are close by, and you're surrounded by that flat, open North Holland landscape that makes cycling feel effortless.
Asking prices and sale prices in Zijdewind
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The wider housing market in Zijdewind
In Zijdewind, the real estate market shows a slight shift. Last quarter, 168 homes sold, compared to 167 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 411,000 euros last quarter to 443,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,625 euros to 3,781 euros. The average list price rose from 401,000 euros last quarter to 431,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the market.
Updated: April 2026
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