Buying a home in Kerkebuurt, Berkhout.
Kerkebuurt is a quiet village neighborhood where you'll find a mix of farmhouses and modest family homes, many from the mid-20th century. Most people here work outside the village or run small businesses, so it's the kind of place where you know your neighbors without it feeling intrusive. The old church and school anchor the center, and there's genuine countryside around you—cows, orchards, open fields. You're close enough to Uitgeest and the N9 that commuting is straightforward, but far enough out that you won't hear traffic.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kerkebuurt
Pros:
- Train station Berkhout is 1.5km away; NS trains to Amsterdam Central run hourly (50 minutes)
- Village of Kerkebuurt itself stays quiet; main road (N307) traffic passes north of the residential core
- Flat terrain and quiet streets make it good for cycling to neighbouring towns like Grootebroek or Uitwellingerga
- Existing mix of older farmhouse conversions and new-build detached homes means options across budgets
Cons:
- No supermarket in Kerkebuurt itself; nearest Albert Heijn or equivalent is 2-3km away in central Berkhout or Grootebroek
- Hourly train frequency means you're dependent on the schedule; no metro or tram backup
- Very limited nightlife or café culture; nearest busy town (Hoorn) is 15km away
- Regional bus service is skeletal; you'll need a car for most errands outside the village
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 37.38
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 100
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 12
- Vandalism and public order
- 12
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 Berkhout
Choose homes in Berkhout that match your needs and compare listings carefully. 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 Berkhout
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The wider housing market in Berkhout
Buying a home in Berkhout? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 496,000. Compare a home’s living area, condition and other characteristics with similar homes before deciding.
Updated: September 2026
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