Buying a home in De Purmer (gedeeltelijk), Ilpendam.
Ilpendam's Purmer neighborhood is a working waterfront—you're living alongside boat builders, storage yards, and people who actually use the water instead of just looking at it. The homes here are straightforward, often modest, and the streets have that no-nonsense feel of a place that predates the garden-suburb ideal. You'll find yourself five minutes from Volendam's tourist bustle but in a completely different world. Amsterdam is close enough for work, but most days you won't need it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Purmer (gedeeltelijk)
Pros:
- Quiet, low-density residential area with detached and semi-detached houses, mostly built from the 1970s onward
- Direct access to the Purmerring route and close to the N247 toward Amsterdam and Volendam
- Surrounded by open water (Purmer lake) and polder landscape; cycling distance to Marken and Volendam
- Primary schools and sports facilities (football clubs, tennis) within the neighborhood
Cons:
- Limited public transport; nearest regular bus stops require a bike ride or short drive
- Few shops and services within walking distance; most errands require a car or trip to Volendam center
- Flood risk from the Purmer lake; many homes sit below sea level and depend on water management systems
- Commuting to central Amsterdam takes 25–35 minutes by car via the N247, depending on traffic on the Afsluitdijk and ring road
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Waterland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 29.83
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 54
- Residential burglary
- 8
- Theft
- 6
- Violence and threats
- 7
- Vandalism and public order
- 3
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 Ilpendam
Choose homes in Ilpendam that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the property suits your plans.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ilpendam
To judge whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent recorded sales of similar homes in Ilpendam, considering characteristics such as type, size and condition. The area's median selling price is a broad reference, not the value of a specific home.
The wider housing market in Ilpendam
Buying a home in Ilpendam? The median sale price was around € 925,000 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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