Buying a home in Verspreide huizen De Koog en het Duingebied, Den Burg.
The scattered homes around De Koog and the dunes put you in the quietest corner of Texel—wide horizons, genuine countryside without the sound of traffic. You'll find older family homes and newer builds on generous plots; neighbours tend to be people who chose this place deliberately, not by accident. It's a 10-minute bike ride to Den Burg's center for groceries and schools, but honestly, most days you won't need to go. The dunes themselves are your backyard: endless walking, cycling, real silence.
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What to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen De Koog en het Duingebied
Pros:
- 15-minute cycle to Den Burg town centre; most daily errands within pedalling distance
- Large detached and semi-detached homes with genuine gardens, not cramped townhouses
- Direct access to protected dunes and beach—walking into nature takes minutes, not a car ride
- Lower property density means less noise and fewer neighbours immediately adjacent
- Genuine car dependency works both ways: quieter than suburban sprawl near a highway
Cons:
- No supermarket or café within walking distance; you need a car or long bike ride for basics
- No direct bus line; public transport means cycling to Den Burg station first
- Winter isolation: single-track dune roads can close in bad weather, cutting access
- Scattered building pattern means council services (refuse collection, maintenance) take longer to reach you
- Summer tourism floods nearby beaches and dunes; parking and trails get rammed
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Texel
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 33.08
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 411
- Residential burglary
- 18
- Theft
- 40
- Violence and threats
- 35
- Vandalism and public order
- 44
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 Den Burg
Choose homes in Den Burg that match what you need and how you want to live. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the location works for you.
Asking prices and sale prices in Den Burg
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Den Burg, considering size, condition and other relevant features. The area's median sale price is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Den Burg
Buying a home in Den Burg? The median sale price was around €512,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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