Buying a home in Ursem Verspreide huizen Noord, Ursem.
You're looking at rural scattered houses on the northern edge of Ursem, the kind of place where you get peace and real space without abandoning the Zaanstreek. Homes here tend to be larger, with land around them, and your neighbours are serious about quiet living. The dikes and water management canals are part of the fabric—flooding isn't just history, it shapes how things are built. You're close enough to get to Zaandam or Amsterdam in 20 minutes, but far enough that you actually feel countryside.
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What to consider when buying in Ursem Verspreide huizen Noord
Pros:
- Quiet countryside setting with actual farmland and open space around you, not suburban sprawl
- Houses often sit on larger plots than you'd find in towns, with real gardens and room to breathe
- Direct access to the Noordzeekanaal for water recreation if that interests you
- Lower property prices than comparable homes in Amsterdam or nearby towns
Cons:
- No train station in Ursem itself; nearest is Hoorn, requiring a car or 20+ minute bus ride
- Limited local services: no supermarket, post office, or doctor's surgery within walking distance
- Car dependency is nearly total—cycling to shops or amenities isn't realistic
- Single-lane rural roads with no sidewalks; winters can be isolating
- Schools and secondary education require travel to neighboring towns
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Koggenland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.15
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 54
- Residential burglary
- 11
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Ursem
Choose homes in Ursem that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ursem
To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes in Ursem with similar characteristics. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Ursem
Buying a home in Ursem? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 275,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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