Barger-Oosterveld, Emmen
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Paus Johannesstraat 27 sits in a leafy part of Barger-Oosterveld, a neighbourhood where almost all homes are single-family and most are owner-occupied. With 219 m² of living space on a 565 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a growing family. At €475,000 it is the cheapest of the four detached homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen entry point compared to the local average of €546,125. For context, detached houses in Emmen typically command a premium.
Barger-Oosterveld is a spacious, green neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Emmen. With 2,990 residents, it feels quiet and uncrowded, the address density is just 372 addresses per km², which is very low for a Dutch town. Most households are families with children or couples without kids, and the average household size is 2.4 people. Incomes are around the national average. The neighbourhood has a strong owner-occupied housing stock (81%) and almost all homes are single-family. There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics alone. The municipality of Emmen oversees this well-established residential zone.
For your morning bread and groceries, the SPAR is just a couple of streets away, a five-minute walk. For a bigger shop, the Coop is about 2.3 km away. Two primary schools are on your doorstep: St. Gerardusschool and Openbare Basisschool op 't Veld, both within a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are a bit further, around 1.8 km. A GP is 2.3 km away, and the nearest park or public garden is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 6.1 km from home, so a car or bike is handy for longer journeys.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huis Expert Makelaardij.
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Paus Johannesstraat 27, Emmen
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About Paus Johannesstraat 27, Emmen
At €475,000, this is the cheapest detached house currently for sale in Barger-Oosterveld. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €546,125, and the median is €507,250. So this home is priced below the local average, which makes it a relatively affordable option in this segment. However, the final sale price will depend on demand and the condition of the property.
The home has energy label B, which is good. In Barger-Oosterveld, 40% of homes have label A and 40% have label B, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood's efficient stock. Label B means the home is well-insulated and energy costs should be moderate, though not as low as an A+ label.
The house has a floor area of 219 m², which is spacious for a detached home. The plot is 565 m², giving you a good-sized garden and outdoor space. The average floor area for detached homes sold recently in the neighbourhood is 222 m², so this is right around the local norm.
Barger-Oosterveld is very family-friendly. Almost all homes are single-family, and 40% of households have children. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk, and a GP and supermarket are also close by. The area is quiet and green, with a low population density.
The nearest train station is 6.1 km away. That is a 15-minute drive or a longer bike ride. For daily commuting by train, a car or bus would be needed.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR at 571 m, just a five-minute walk. For a wider selection, the Coop is 2.3 km away, and Jumbo and Aldi are about 3 km. So daily shopping is easy on foot, but for a big weekly shop you might drive.
Currently, there are 4 detached houses for sale in Barger-Oosterveld. This is a small number, so choice is limited. In the past year, 23 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 51 days, that suggests a fairly active market.
The house was built in 1978, which is typical for this neighbourhood, 60% of homes were built between 1970 and 1990. A 1978 build usually means solid construction with cavity walls, but you may want to check the insulation and windows. The energy label B suggests it has been upgraded.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Barger-Oosterveld