Buying a home in Moleneind, Kortenhoef.
Moleneind sits on the quiet edge of Kortenhoef, where you'll find mostly detached homes on spacious plots, many dating from the 1970s onward. It's genuinely peaceful here—tree-lined streets, long gardens, the kind of neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other. You're close enough to Amsterdam (25 minutes by train) but far enough that the pace feels different. The Gooi's green corridors and forest walks start practically at your doorstep.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Moleneind
Pros:
- Quiet, suburban setting with direct access to the Gooi forests and the Naardermeer nature reserve for walking and cycling
- Quick train connection to Amsterdam Central via Naarden-Bussum station (15 minutes), avoiding daily traffic on the A1
- Predominantly detached and semi-detached homes with decent plot sizes, unusual for proximity to Amsterdam
- Moleneind itself is car-dependent but the neighborhood avoids the density and noise of inner Amsterdam suburbs
Cons:
- Almost entirely car-reliant for daily shopping; the nearest supermarket requires a drive
- Limited restaurant and entertainment options within walking distance—most nightlife is in Hilversum or Amsterdam
- Smaller employer base locally means most working residents commute out
- Water table and polder setting means potential flooding risk in extreme weather; insurance and maintenance costs reflect this
- Primary school and secondary school options are limited; many families bus or drive children to Hilversum or further
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Wijdemeren
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 19.12
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 126
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 12
- Violence and threats
- 5
- 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 September 2026
Finding a home in Kortenhoef
When comparing homes in Kortenhoef, focus on what fits your needs. Check practical details such as living area, layout and condition in each listing.
Asking prices and sale prices in Kortenhoef
To judge how the asking price compares with recent sales in Kortenhoef, look at recorded sales of homes with similar characteristics. The area's median is a guide to those sales, not the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Kortenhoef
Buying a home in Kortenhoef? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €440,000. Compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes when weighing your options.
Updated: September 2026