Buying a home in De Haven, Spijkenisse.
De Haven in Spijkenisse is where families and young professionals land when they want straightforward housing without the commute crush. You'll find tidy apartments and modern homes clustered around the waterfront, with the Spijkenisse Marina drawing people outside year-round. The neighborhood feels genuinely mixed—Dutch families, expats, retirees—which means fewer of the ego-driven undercurrents you get elsewhere. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and the train to Rotterdam takes about twenty minutes. It's practical living with water views, not pretentious.
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What to consider when buying in De Haven
Pros:
- Direct NS train connection to Rotterdam Central (12 mins) and Den Haag (30 mins) via Spijkenisse station—no transfers needed
- Flat, modern housing stock mostly built 1990s–2010s; if you hate old wooden beams and settling foundations, this is straightforward
- Plenty of parking; car ownership here is normal, not a headache
- Waterfront location along the Oude Maas means your apartment or house may have river views or direct water access
Cons:
- Feels more suburban than urban—shopping, restaurants, and nightlife are thin compared to Rotterdam or Dordrecht proper
- School capacity issues in Nissewaard; primary schools fill quickly and waiting lists are common
- Air and noise from the A15 motorway (2–3 km north) and Port of Rotterdam logistics traffic; not constant, but noticeable on certain days
- Limited cycling infrastructure to nearby towns; you're car-dependent for most trips outside Spijkenisse
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Nissewaard
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.85
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 107
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 25
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
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 Spijkenisse
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 Spijkenisse
Compare the asking price with recent sales of similar homes in Spijkenisse, considering location, size, condition and other relevant characteristics. Use the area's median only as context, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Spijkenisse
Buying a home in Spijkenisse? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 384,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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