Homes for sale in Beilen, Midden-Drenthe
View the current supply of homes for sale in Beilen, with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to choose the right area.
What does a home in Beilen cost?
The owner-occupied market in Beilen is accessible compared to many other parts of the Netherlands, but certainly not cheap by Drenthe standards. The average purchase price over the past year was €484,510, with a range from €285,000 to €885,000. This indicates that both affordable terraced houses and more spacious detached homes come onto the market. The average floor area of sold homes is 152 m², which fits the picture of predominantly single-family homes and semi-detached houses. The WOZ value in Beilen is €291,000, slightly below the municipal average of €299,000 in Midden-Drenthe. That difference is small, but shows that you can be slightly better off in Beilen than in some surrounding villages. Of the more than 5,100 homes, 64% are owner-occupied, the rest are rental. At the top of this page, see the current listings and asking prices for the most recent situation.
Living in Beilen: village character with surprisingly many amenities
Beilen is the largest town in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe and you can tell. It is not a hamlet where you need to get in the car for a carton of milk: there are several supermarkets (including an Albert Heijn and an Aldi on the Beilerdijk), a compact shopping centre around the Beilerdijk and Prins Bernhardstraat, a GP practice, a pharmacy and a library. For primary education, there are several schools, including De Vuurvlinder and De Esdoorn, and there is a community centre that regularly organises activities for young and old. Resident Baukje also mentions this: "Community centre in the neighbourhood with many activities for young and old, a primary school and supermarket within walking distance." On the neighbourhood page of Beilen you will find all resident reviews and neighbourhood data together.
Residents give Beilen a 7.4 on Buurtje.nl. Safety (8.2) and green spaces (8.2) score notably high. The latter is no surprise: Beilen lies in the middle of the Drenthe landscape, with the Beilervaartbos and the Linthorst Homankanaal within cycling distance. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club VV Beilen, tennis club De Smash or swimming pool De Beilense Plassen. Resident P.J. sums it up succinctly: "Have been living here pleasantly for years. Nice people, plenty of green. In short, top!" At the same time, not everyone is unreservedly positive. Another resident points to problems in certain streets with lower social housing, where nuisance and drug dealing occur. That honesty is important if you want to buy a house here: the neighbourhood Beilen-centrum differs considerably from the quieter edges towards Lieving Makkum or Brunsting.
In terms of accessibility, Beilen scores a 7.5. The village has its own train station on the Zwolle-Groningen line, with which you can be in Assen in about 25 minutes and in Groningen or Zwolle in under an hour. The A28 can be reached via the N381 in a few minutes, making commuter traffic towards Hoogeveen or Assen quite feasible. Buses from Qbuzz connect Beilen with surrounding villages. If you compare Beilen with nearby villages such as Hooghalen or Wijster, Beilen clearly offers more amenities, but those villages are even quieter and greener.
Does an owner-occupied home in Beilen suit you?
With an average income of €34,400 and purchase prices from around €285,000, buying a house in Beilen is feasible for starters with a dual-income household, although you must take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Families benefit from the good schools and sports clubs, while movers get more space for their money than in the Randstad. Seniors find amenities within walking distance here, although the supply of apartments is more limited. The score on housing (6.5) suggests that not everyone is equally satisfied with the quality of homes, so be critical during viewings. If you find the purchase prices too high, you can also look at rental homes in Beilen as an alternative, or explore the market in the smaller Spier or Drijber.
Searching for an owner-occupied home in Beilen via resident reviews and neighbourhood data
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with genuine reviews from residents and detailed neighbourhood statistics, so you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. Also check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Midden-Drenthe if you want to explore more broadly, or read more about the municipality on the website of municipality Midden-Drenthe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Beilen?
The average purchase price in Beilen over the past year was €484,510, with prices ranging from €285,000 to €885,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 152 m². The WOZ value is €291,000, slightly below the municipal average of €299,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Beilen?
When buying a house in Beilen, in addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory or estate agent fees. Expect around 4-6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
What types of homes can I buy in Beilen?
The supply of owner-occupied homes in Beilen mainly consists of single-family homes, semi-detached houses, and detached houses. Buying an apartment in Beilen is also possible, but the supply is more limited. Most homes have a spacious floor area compared to urban areas.
How accessible is Beilen?
Beilen has its own train station on the Zwolle-Groningen line. You can reach Assen in about 25 minutes and Groningen or Zwolle in under an hour. The A28 is quickly accessible via the N381, making commuting to Hoogeveen and Assen very feasible.
Is living in Beilen suitable for families with children?
Living in Beilen is very suitable for families. There are several primary schools, sports clubs such as VV Beilen, and a swimming pool. Residents rate the education at 8.0 and the green surroundings at 8.2. However, it is advisable to look per neighbourhood, as the atmosphere and housing quality can vary from street to street.
Positive but the neighbourhood around the street where we live is deteriorating. Lower social class rental homes, many foreign people and drug dealing in the area, also known to the police. Furthermore, many facilities in the area, shops, schools, a GP practice and a community centre.
Auto-translated to English by AICommunity centre in the neighbourhood with many activities for young and old, within walking distance a primary school, supermarket within walking distance
Auto-translated to English by AIHave been living here pleasantly for years. Nice people, plenty of green. In short, great!
Auto-translated to English by AIExtremely nice, friendly and social neighbourhood
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