Buying a home in Schaarkampen, Vollenhove.
Schaarkampen is that quieter pocket of Vollenhove where you'll find solid brick homes, many with water views toward the lakes that define this corner of Flevoland. You're looking at a mix of owner-occupied family houses and rentals, with enough local life to feel connected but not crowded. The Vollenhover waterfront is minutes away—sailing clubs, launch spots, that sort of thing—and the village itself has the basics: schools, a supermarket, a decent primary care practice. If you want to build or renovate, the lots here tend to be generous.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Schaarkampen
Pros:
- Quiet, small-village setting with minimal through-traffic; you're not living next to a highway or train line
- Direct access to the Vollendalse polder landscape: flat cycling terrain and open water views across farmland
- The IJsselmeermuseum in Vollenhove town centre is walking distance, along with basic groceries and a primary school
- Low property prices compared to Dutch towns with comparable amenities
Cons:
- No train station in Vollenhove itself; nearest is Kampen (30 km), so daily commuting by car is assumed
- Severe rural depopulation: few young families, limited social infrastructure, and aging housing stock in the wider area
- Summer tourism influx (water sports, museum visitors) creates temporary congestion; winter feels genuinely isolated
- Most services require a car: dentist, secondary school, larger supermarkets are in surrounding towns
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Steenwijkerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 10.71
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 47
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 6
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
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 Vollenhove
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Look at practical points such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Vollenhove
To assess whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of homes with similar characteristics in Vollenhove. The area’s median is a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Vollenhove
Buying a home in Vollenhove? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €637,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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