Buying a home in Buitengebied Waarland, Waarland.
Waarland's countryside around Buitengebied draws people who want actual space—most homes sit on decent plots with room to breathe, not huddled in a suburb. You're looking at a patchwork of farmland, small modern builds, and the occasional older family home spread across quiet roads. It's the kind of place where you know your neighbours because there simply aren't that many of you, and you're close enough to Schagen's centre for errands but far enough that peace is real.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Waarland
Pros:
- Direct access to North Holland farmland and rural quiet; no through-traffic or urban noise.
- Affordable land and housing compared to towns within a 20 km radius.
- Strong cycling infrastructure to Schagen centre (6 km) and villages like Alkmaar (15 km).
- Proximity to Polder Museum and local craft breweries in the region.
Cons:
- No train station in Waarland itself; nearest is Schagen (6 km away), then onward to Amsterdam takes 50+ minutes.
- Limited local amenities within walking distance; most errands require a car or bike ride.
- School choice is limited; families typically bus to Schagen or Alkmaar.
- Flooding risk in low-lying areas; several properties lie below sea level with active water management required.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schagen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.66
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 35
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 1
- Vandalism and public order
- 15
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 Waarland
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Consider recent sales of similar homes as context, while remembering that recorded prices describe those sales, not the value of a specific home.
Asking prices and sale prices in Waarland
Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Waarland. Use the median sale price as a reference for recorded sales, not as the value of this specific home.
The wider housing market in Waarland
Buying a home in Waarland? The median sale price was around €435,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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