Buying a home in Buitengouw, Monnickendam.
Buitengouw is where you'll find solid family homes and renovated farmhouses on quiet streets that feel genuinely removed from Amsterdam's noise, even though you're only 20 minutes north. Your neighbours tend to be people who've chosen this specifically—families, older couples who've lived here for decades, professionals who want breathing room. The Markermeer is right there for sailing and swimming in summer; the town's market square is walkable, and you've got proper countryside around you without the isolation.
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What to consider when buying in Buitengouw
Pros:
- Less than 5 minutes walk to Monnickendam train station (direct trains to Amsterdam Centraal in 25 minutes)
- Quieter residential area compared to central Amsterdam, with lower housing density
- Close to Markermeer waterfront; easy access to water sports and sailing clubs
- Parking is generally available without the permit scarcity of central Amsterdam neighbourhoods
Cons:
- Most amenities (shops, restaurants, services) concentrated in Monnickendam centre; Buitengouw itself is primarily residential
- Limited nightlife or evening entertainment within the neighbourhood
- Public transport options limited outside peak hours; evening and weekend service to Amsterdam is sparse
- Flooding risk during extreme weather events due to proximity to water and low-lying terrain
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Waterland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 221
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 30
- Violence and threats
- 18
- Vandalism and public order
- 31
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 Monnickendam
Choose homes in Monnickendam 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 to view.
Asking prices and sale prices in Monnickendam
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The wider housing market in Monnickendam
Buying a home in Monnickendam? The median sale price was around € 468,000 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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