Buying a home in Kaaskenswater, Zierikzee.
Kaaskenswater puts you on one of Zierikzee's quieter residential streets, where Victorian townhouses and modest modern homes line tree-covered blocks. You're within walking distance of the harbour and the old town center, so you don't feel cut off, but the neighbourhood keeps its own pace. Most residents here are families or older couples who've stayed decades; the school and supermarket are steps away. It's the kind of address where people still know their neighbours without the noise of the main tourist drag.
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What to consider when buying in Kaaskenswater
Pros:
- Walking distance to Zierikzee's medieval harbour and dike market; no car needed for daily shopping or eating out
- Quieter than the town centre but still within the old town walls; you get small-town calm without feeling isolated
- Direct sightline to the Zuidhavensluis lock; living on water without the price of a waterfront villa
Cons:
- Zierikzee trains stop at the regional station only; getting to Rotterdam or Amsterdam requires 90+ minutes and a connection
- Seawater from the surrounding canals means salt corrosion on metal window frames and doors—renovation budgets climb faster than elsewhere
- Summer tourism floods the narrow streets and harbour; parking becomes nearly impossible June through August
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Schouwen-Duiveland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 49.61
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 597
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 41
- Violence and threats
- 43
- Vandalism and public order
- 49
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 Zierikzee
Choose homes in Zierikzee that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check which features matter most to you before deciding which homes belong on your shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Zierikzee
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Zierikzee, considering characteristics such as the home’s type, size and condition. The area’s median is only a guide and does not determine the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Zierikzee
Buying a home in Zierikzee? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €375,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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