Buying a home in Hollandsch Ankeveen, Ankeveen.
Hollandsch Ankeveen sits on the water, so expect waterfront homes and plenty of boats moored nearby—it's quieter than the busier parts of Wijdemeren but not sleepy. Your neighbours are mostly families and older Dutch couples who value space and nature; the neighbourhood has that unhurried edge you get when you're actually close to the Gooise lakes. The centre of Ankeveen is a short walk or bike ride away with everyday shops, and Amsterdam's not far if you need it. It's the kind of place where people stay put for decades.
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What to consider when buying in Hollandsch Ankeveen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Centraal via Hollandsch Ankeveen station (30 minutes), useful if you commute into the city
- Quiet, car-dependent village setting with no through-traffic—families and retirees dominate
- Large plots and detached homes are the norm; you get actual space and privacy, not row houses
- Ankeveense Plas lake is adjacent; swimmers and sailors use it year-round
Cons:
- No supermarket in the village itself; nearest Albert Heijn is in Ankeveen center, 2 km away by car
- Train service is limited (hourly frequency, fewer evening connections); driving is essentially mandatory
- Flat, forested landscape is pleasant but monotonous; not scenic in the dramatic sense
- Expensive per square meter compared to similar-sized homes in towns like Bussum or Weesp
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Wijdemeren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 40
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
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 Ankeveen
Ankeveen is where Amsterdam's waterways draw to a close and things actually slow down. You're looking at solid family homes, many with private water access or gardens that genuinely breathe. Your neighbours tend to be the sort who've chosen quiet over commute-hours, so expect a calmer social rhythm. The lake itself means summer weekends fill with sailing and swimming; the village centre has a modest but functional high street. It's the kind of place where you wake up to water views rather than traffic noise.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ankeveen
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The wider housing market in Ankeveen
In Ankeveen, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 74 homes sold, compared to 66 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 671,000 euros, compared to 836,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 5,347 euros, compared to 5,803 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 672,000 euros, compared to 840,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the area.
Updated: April 2026
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