Buying a home in Laan van Meerweijde en omgeving, Obdam.
You're looking at homes around Laan van Meerweijde in Obdam—a genuinely quiet corner of Koggenland where you'll get generous plots and space to breathe. Most of what's here is single-family homes, many of them older villas with solid bones and room to renovate as you like. The real draw is the open polder landscape right on your doorstep, with cycling routes straight into the North Holland countryside. You're close enough to Alkmaar for practical needs, but far enough that you won't feel the town's weight.
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What to consider when buying in Laan van Meerweijde en omgeving
Pros:
- NS station Obdam is a 10-minute walk away; direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal (25 min) and Alkmaar (15 min)
- Laan van Meerweijde itself is tree-lined and quiet, with detached homes on generous plots
- Close to the Markermeer; easy cycling to the dyke and water access
- Prices notably lower than Amsterdam or Zaandam for similar-sized family homes
Cons:
- Car-dependent for daily errands; the village centre on Zeestraat is a 15-minute cycle away
- Obdam has no supermarket within the village—nearest Albert Heijn is in Enkhuizen or Alkmaar
- Limited local schooling options; secondary education requires travel to neighbouring towns
- The Markermeer floods the area with tourists in summer, but offers little in-village entertainment in winter
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
Choose homes that match 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 Obdam
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes in Obdam with similar characteristics. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of one particular home.
The wider housing market in Obdam
Buying a home in Obdam? The median sale price was around € 394,000 in the previous full quarter. When viewing a home, compare its features, such as living area and condition, with similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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