Buying a home in Klipper en omgeving, Obdam.
Klipper is a tight cluster of homes north of Obdam where you're living among farmers and people who chose quiet over everything else. The houses here tend toward 1960s–80s construction—solid, practical, nothing fancy. Your neighbours commute to Alkmaar or Amsterdam, but the real draw is the space: you get actual land around your home, and the North Holland countryside starts immediately. The village has what you need (a school, small shops) without trying to be anything it isn't.
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What to consider when buying in Klipper en omgeving
Pros:
- Quiet rural setting with genuine farmland and water views; no urban sprawl nearby
- Direct access to cycling and walking routes along water channels and polder paths
- Affordable property prices compared to Amsterdam's metropolitan area
- Close to Medemblik (8 km) for shops and services without losing the countryside feel
Cons:
- No train station in Obdam; nearest is Medemblik, requiring a car or long cycle to reach Amsterdam
- Limited public transport; bus connections are infrequent and don't reach main cities quickly
- Schools and hospitals require travel to Medemblik or further afield
- Social life depends heavily on what you create yourself; no neighborhood centre or regular gathering spots
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.39
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 110
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 10
- Vandalism and public order
- 20
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 Obdam
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Asking prices and sale prices in Obdam
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The wider housing market in Obdam
Buying a home in Obdam? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €291,000. As you compare homes, check features such as living area and condition against similar homes.
Updated: September 2026