Buying a home in Nolmerban, Petten.
Nolmerban is a quiet residential pocket where you're living among families and retirees who've chosen Petten for its slower pace. The homes here lean modest: mostly single-family houses from the 1970s and 1980s, affordable by Dutch standards, with proper gardens. You're close to the North Sea coast (a few kilometres to walk or cycle), and the small town centre has what you need without the noise. If you're after a calm base where neighbours know each other and you can actually afford space, this neighbourhood delivers.
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What to consider when buying in Nolmerban
Pros:
- Direct train line to Alkmaar (15 minutes) and Amsterdam (45 minutes) via the Alkmaar–Uitgeest route
- Quiet, low-density village setting with detached and semi-detached family homes; significantly less traffic than urban areas
- Petten beachfront is 3 km away, reachable by bike; North Sea strand pavilions are accessible for day trips
- Low property prices compared to Amsterdam metropolitan area and even most of Noord-Holland
Cons:
- Limited local amenities: nearest supermarket (Albert Heijn) is in central Petten, no dedicated neighborhood shops
- Village feel means no bars, restaurants, or entertainment venues within walking distance; social life requires travel
- Train frequency drops in evenings and weekends; no reliable late-night public transport
- Car-dependent for most daily errands and activities despite the train connection
- Flat, windswept coastal landscape; limited visual variety or green space within the neighborhood itself
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schagen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.94
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 23
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 1
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 Petten
Choose homes in Petten that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check what suits your budget and plans before deciding which homes to view.
Asking prices and sale prices in Petten
To judge whether the asking price in Petten is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Petten and compare their characteristics with the home you are considering. Treat the area's median sale price as context, not as the value of one specific home.
The wider housing market in Petten
Buying a home in Petten? The median sale price was around €370,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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