Buying a home in Leersum - Maarsbergseweg, Leersum.
On Maarsbergseweg you're in a quieter part of Leersum, where detached homes and bungalows sit comfortably among orchards and wooded surroundings. The neighbourhood attracts families and people who want space without feeling isolated—the old village core and its few shops are a short walk or bike ride away. You'll notice the landscape here: gentle slopes, fruit trees, the kind of terrain that gave these hills their name. Schools and a sports park keep things practical for households with children.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Leersum - Maarsbergseweg
Pros:
- Direct access to the Utrechtse Heuvelrug: cycling and hiking straight into the woods without entering a car; the Amerongse Plas lake is reachable by bike in 15 minutes
- Maarsbergseweg is a quiet, tree-lined residential street with detached and semi-detached houses; no through-traffic or noise from main roads
- Proximity to Leersum town center (5-10 minute cycle): Albert Heijn, pharmacy, restaurants, schools all accessible without a car
- NS train station in Leersum connects directly to Utrecht (16 min) and Arnhem (35 min); commutable for Utrecht office workers
Cons:
- Car-dependent for serious shopping, entertainment, or medical specialist appointments; Utrecht or Arnhem are the nearest cities with proper facilities
- No tram or metro service; buses are infrequent and don't run late into the evening
- Leersum itself is small: limited restaurants, nightlife, and cultural venues compared to urban neighborhoods
- Winter isolation: rural character means snow can block smaller roads; fewer people means slower response to infrastructure issues
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Utrechtse Heuvelrug
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.71
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 193
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 18
- Violence and threats
- 27
- Vandalism and public order
- 24
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Leersum
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Asking prices and sale prices in Leersum
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The wider housing market in Leersum
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Updated: September 2026