Buying a home in De Stolpen en Buitengebied, Schagerbrug.
You'll find solid, family-sized homes here—mostly built from the 1980s onwards, with room to breathe between them. De Stolpen has a quiet, agricultural feel; you're surrounded by open fields and the kind of neighbours who've lived here for years. The main Schagen town centre is only a ten-minute drive away, so you're not remote, but you get real countryside. Good if you want space and calm, less good if you rely on walking to everything.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Stolpen en Buitengebied
Pros:
- Direct NS train access to Alkmaar (12 min) and Amsterdam (55 min) from Schagerbrug station, no transfers needed
- Large detached and semi-detached family homes with gardens; typical 1970s-80s suburban builds, not cramped
- Quiet residential setting on the edge of Noord-Holland farmland—no highway noise or urban density
- Cheap property compared to Amsterdam or Alkmaar; your money stretches further
Cons:
- You'll need a car for daily life—supermarkets, schools, and services are spread out, cycling distances are long
- Limited walkable amenities; no high street, no restaurants or cafés within easy reach
- Few other young families or students moving in; demographic is older and established
- Winters feel isolating; low winter sun and months of grey weather over flat landscape with few trees
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schagen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.30
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 60
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 1
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
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 Schagerbrug
Schagerbrug sits quietly at the edge of Schagen's farmland, where you'll find solid, affordable family homes rather than showpieces. Your neighbours tend to be people with deep local roots, not commuters just passing through. The village has a primary school, a few shops, and real countryside within walking distance—which is exactly what draws families here. It's the kind of place where commuting to Alkmaar or Amsterdam is routine, but home life stays rooted.
Asking prices and sale prices in Schagerbrug
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The wider housing market in Schagerbrug
In Schagerbrug, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 9 homes sold, compared to 5 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 494,000 euros last quarter to 542,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,033 euros to 4,591 euros. The average list price rose from 483,000 euros last quarter to 539,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the overall upward trend in property values in the area.
Updated: April 2026
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