Buying a home in Ursem Verspreide huizen Oost, Ursem.

You're looking at scattered houses on the eastern edge of Ursem—low-density living where you have space around you, fields visible from your windows, and genuine quiet. These are practical family homes, mostly from the 1970s and 80s, with gardens that actually mean something. Your neighbours aren't crowded in; you'll find farmers, commuters to Amsterdam, people who chose this spot deliberately. A few minutes gets you to Alkmaar's shops and stations, but you're far enough out that you're not paying Amsterdam prices.

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What to consider when buying in Ursem Verspreide huizen Oost

Pros:

  • You're 15 minutes by car from Alkmaar's central station; train access to Amsterdam is then 35–40 minutes
  • Land is cheaper here than in consolidated neighborhoods; detached or semi-detached houses with gardens are the norm
  • Quiet setting surrounded by farms and water meadows; no through-traffic noise
  • Primary school (De Wegwijzer) is in the village itself

Cons:

  • No supermarket in Ursem; nearest Albert Heijn is in Alkmaar, 7 km away
  • You depend entirely on a car—bus service (Connexxion line 163) runs only a few times daily to Alkmaar
  • No doctor's practice or pharmacy in the village; everything requires a trip to Alkmaar or nearby towns
  • Limited social infrastructure: no café, restaurant, or community hub within walking distance
  • Flooding risk along the Zaan valley during heavy rainfall; check water board maps before buying

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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