15 homes for sale in neighbourhood Bakel, Gemert-Bakel

House prices and market figures for Bakel, Gemert-Bakel

The owner-occupied market in Bakel is characterised by a high level of home ownership: 73% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, compared to just 27% rented. This gives the neighbourhood a stable, owner-oriented character. The average WOZ value is €387,000, which is slightly below the district average of €409,000, but almost equal to the municipal average of €386,000 for Gemert-Bakel. In practice, transaction prices are significantly higher: over the past twelve months, 37 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €545,000. The range runs from €349,000 to €1,389,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and spacious detached houses are available. With an average living area of 167 m², the price per square metre comes to around €3,265. The supply mainly consists of ground-floor homes, including detached houses and semi-detached houses. Apartments are hardly present in Bakel. See the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent situation.

Living in Bakel, Gemert-Bakel

Bakel is a compact, green village in the east of the municipality of Gemert-Bakel, nestled between fields, forests and quiet areas of the Peel region. With over 4,200 inhabitants, it is not an anonymous residential area: everyone knows each other more or less, and that has both advantages and disadvantages. Resident Jennifer aptly describes it as "a small, calming neighbourhood", but immediately adds that gossip is a recurring phenomenon in such villages. That is honest and recognisable for anyone considering buying a home here.

Housing construction in Bakel largely dates from the 1970s and 1980s, supplemented by some newer expansion neighbourhoods on the edges of the village. Typical are the spacious plots with detached houses and semi-detached houses, surrounded by gardens and greenery. Anyone coming from a city or a densely built-up area immediately notices the difference: there is space, it is quiet, and nature is literally within walking distance. Resident scores confirm this: greenery scores a 9.0, safety also a 9.0, and the beauty of the neighbourhood also gets a 9.0.

For daily shopping, Bakel is limitedly equipped. There are a few catering establishments, but you will not find a full supermarket or extensive shopping offer here. For that, you have to rely on Gemert, about eight kilometres away. Gemert has a supermarket, primary schools, a secondary school and various other facilities. In Bakel itself, there is a primary school, which is a plus for young families. Sports clubs are active in the village, including a football club, which contributes to the sense of community (score 7.0).

Accessibility is a serious point of attention. Jennifer explicitly points out that there is only one bus per hour, which is also regularly full in the mornings, and that the neighbourhood bus towards Gemert is structurally late. The score for accessibility therefore does not exceed 5.0. For those dependent on public transport, Bakel is difficult. By car, the situation is better: via the N272 and N279 you reach Helmond in about twenty minutes and Eindhoven in about half an hour. A car of your own is not a luxury here but a necessity.

Anyone wanting to compare the atmosphere of Bakel with the surroundings: the neighbourhood Verspreide huizen ten zuidwesten van Bakel has an even more rural character with scattered buildings, while Verspreide huizen Grotelse Heide en Esp also has an open, rural area feel. Those looking for more urban facilities would do better to look at Gemert-Centrum. More neighbourhood data and all resident reviews can be found on the neighbourhood page of Bakel.

Does a home for sale in Bakel suit you as a buyer?

Bakel mainly attracts movers and seniors: the largest age group is 65-plus (over 1,100 people), followed by 45-65 year olds. That says something about the atmosphere: quiet, established, little dynamism. Young families with children can do well here thanks to the existing primary school and the spacious homes, but must take into account the limited public transport connections for children who want to travel independently. Starters find it difficult: with an average selling price of €545,000 and little cheap supply, buying a home in Bakel is financially unfeasible for most starters. Anyone who still wants to buy in Bakel would do well to act quickly when new supply appears, because with only 37 transactions per year, supply is limited. Also check the homes for sale in Gemert-Bakel broadly for more choice. Rental homes are scarce in Bakel (27%), but the municipality does offer alternatives via the municipality of Gemert-Bakel.

What residents say about Bakel

Bakel receives an average resident score of 7.6 out of 10. The positive outliers are safety (9.0), greenery (9.0) and beauty (9.0), which underlines the village and green character. Weaker points are accessibility (5.0) and facilities (6.0). Jennifer writes: "There is only 1 bus per hour and it is mostly always full in the mornings, there is also 1 neighbourhood bus to Gemert which is always late." That is a concrete signal for anyone wanting to live without a car. All reviews and sub-scores per category can be found on the overview page of the neighbourhood Bakel.

Compare homes for sale in and around Bakel

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