Buying a home in Oud-Alblas-Buitengebied-Noord, Oud-Alblas.

You're looking at a quiet country edge north of Oud-Alblas, where standalone homes sit among orchards and open fields rather than in tight clusters. The neighbors here tend to be people who chose this deliberately: families wanting space, older residents who've put down roots decades ago, and folks running small-scale farm operations. It's a 15-minute drive to Molenlanden's town center for everyday shopping, but the appeal is clearly the breathing room and the sound of actual silence. Roads are rural and narrow, so car-dependence is real.

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What to consider when buying in Oud-Alblas-Buitengebied-Noord

Pros:

  • Direct access to the Alblas riverlands: cycling and walking routes along the water without needing to drive elsewhere
  • Quieter than Molenlanden's town center; mostly detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots
  • Proximity to the A15 motorway (5–10 minutes) for commuting to Rotterdam or Utrecht
  • Schools like Montessori Oud-Alblas and local primary schools within the neighborhood itself

Cons:

  • No train station; nearest is Nieuwerkerk a.d. IJssel (20 minutes by car), making daily commuting by public transport difficult
  • Limited local shops; you'll rely on the supermarket in central Oud-Alblas or Molenlanden town center for groceries
  • Flooding risk during heavy rainfall due to proximity to the Alblas river and low-lying terrain
  • Few evening venues or restaurants within walking distance; social life requires a car trip to Molenlanden or beyond

Living environment

More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Molenlanden

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
23.66
Total registered (12 mo)
55
Residential burglary
1
Theft
4
Violence and threats
8
Vandalism and public order
10

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 Oud-Alblas

Choose homes that fit your needs and compare what matters to you. Check the living area, layout and condition of each property before deciding which listings to consider.

Asking prices and sale prices in Oud-Alblas

Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Oud-Alblas. Use homes with comparable characteristics as a practical reference, rather than treating the area’s median sale price as the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Oud-Alblas

Buying a home in Oud-Alblas? The median sale price was around € 535,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.

Updated: September 2026

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