Buying a home in De Bijland, Tolkamer.
De Bijland in Tolkamer draws families and young professionals who want space without the commute burden—you're just fifteen minutes from Arnhem's stations and employers, but nestled in a genuinely quiet polder where you hear the wind before the traffic. Most homes here are detached or semi-detached, built from the 1980s onwards, with gardens that actually matter. Your neighbours tend to stay for decades, which means real community but also that moving in takes patience and timing.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Bijland
Pros:
- Direct train access via Tolkamer station (15 minutes to Arnhem Centraal, 40 minutes to Utrecht)
- Lower property prices than comparable neighborhoods in Arnhem or the Veluwe
- Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots
- Close to the Rijn river for cycling and walking routes
Cons:
- Limited local amenities—most shopping and services require a trip to Tolkamer center or Zevenaar
- Few restaurants or cafés within walking distance
- Car-dependent for schools, work, and daily errands beyond basics
- Flooding risk from the Rijn (historically inundated in 1995)
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Zevenaar
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 53
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Tolkamer
Choose homes 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 consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Tolkamer
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Tolkamer, considering size, type, condition and location. Use the median selling price as context, not as the value of this specific home.
The wider housing market in Tolkamer
Buying a home in Tolkamer? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 389,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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