Homes for sale in Bennekom, Ede
View the current supply of homes for sale in Bennekom, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to choose the right area.
What does a home cost in Bennekom?
Bennekom is a village where buying is the norm: as much as 72% of the housing stock of 6,793 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €451,000, which is well above the municipal average of Ede (€387,000). That difference says something about the type of homes here: many spacious single-family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses, and fewer terraced houses or apartments than in the centre of Ede. In the past twelve months, 36 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €695,583, with a range of €215,000 to nearly €2,000,000. That spread is wide: from a compact apartment to a spacious villa on the edge of the forest. The average living area of 129 m² confirms that buyers here get relatively much space. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Bennekom: village character with forest within walking distance
Bennekom scores a 7.7 from residents on Buurtje.nl, and if you look at the sub-scores, you understand why people stay here. The highest ratings go to green space (8.2) and education (8.2), followed by safety (8.0) and amenities (8.0). One resident sums it up succinctly: "Quiet and pleasant living, in an oasis of peace yet central, close to amenities." That's right. From most streets, you can walk into the forest towards the Veluwe within ten minutes, while on the Dorpsstraat and the Eikenlaan shopping area you can get your daily groceries at Albert Heijn or Jumbo. On the neighbourhood page of Bennekom you can read all resident reviews and neighbourhood data in detail.
The village has three primary schools, including De Achtsprong and De Koepelschool, but no secondary school. As resident Bas notes: "There are 3 primary schools here, but no secondary." Children go to Ede or Wageningen for that. That is easily doable by bike, as Wageningen is about five kilometres away and Ede centre eight. You can reach Ede-Wageningen station in fifteen minutes by bike, and from there you are in Utrecht Central in 45 minutes. By car, you can quickly get onto the A12 motorway towards Arnhem or the Randstad. Bus line 85 (Ede-Wageningen) stops at several places in the village.
Yet Bennekom is not for everyone. The population is relatively old: the largest age group is 65-plus (4,200 residents), and you notice that. A younger resident writes honestly: "Boring neighbourhood with many old people, but also cosy with everything you need nearby." There is a lack of a real community centre or meeting place for young people. Social life revolves around sports clubs such as VV Bennekom, the tennis club and the numerous walking and cycling groups. The neighbourhoods differ considerably. In De Kraats/Nergena you will find the more expensive detached homes on the edge of the forest, while Boekelo and Halderbrink offer more affordable terraced houses. It is worth comparing per neighbourhood before making an offer.
Is Bennekom right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of nearly €696,000, buying a home in Bennekom is not a starter option, unless you are aiming for a flat in Bennekom at the lower end of the market (from around €215,000). Upsizers and families with a higher budget will find plenty here: space, greenery, good schools and a safe environment. Seniors feel at home here given the amenities within walking distance. Bear in mind additional costs such as transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs, and the fact that overbidding in this segment is common for the more sought-after locations. Is buying (not yet) feasible? Then check out the listings of rental homes in Bennekom, although only 28% of the housing stock is rental.
Searching for a home in Bennekom and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you get to know not only the house but also the neighbourhood. Want to broaden your search? Then also compare the listings in Kernhem, the new-build district of Ede, or look at homes in Ede-West. For a complete overview of the municipality, view all homes for sale in Ede. More information about municipal plans and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Ede.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Bennekom?
In the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Bennekom was €695,583. Prices vary widely: from €215,000 for a smaller apartment to nearly €2,000,000 for a large detached house. The average WOZ value is €451,000, well above the Ede average of €387,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Bennekom?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advice or brokerage fees from a mortgage advisor. Expect around 4-6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
Is Bennekom suitable for families looking to buy a home?
Bennekom has three primary schools, several playgrounds and sports clubs, and scores highly on safety (8.0) and education (8.2) among residents. A drawback is that there is no secondary school in the village. Children have to go to Ede or Wageningen for that, which is easily doable by bike.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Bennekom?
Bennekom is located between Ede and Wageningen. Ede-Wageningen station is reachable by bike in about 15 minutes, with direct trains to Utrecht and Arnhem. Bus line 85 connects the village to both centres. Via the A12 you are quickly on the motorway towards the Randstad or Arnhem.
Can I buy an apartment in Bennekom as a first-time buyer?
The supply of apartments in Bennekom is limited, but entry prices start around €215,000. The village mainly consists of single-family homes and detached houses. For more choice in the starter segment, you could also look at the broader range of homes for sale in the municipality of Ede.
It is a cosy neighbourhood in itself. There are many amenities such as nice playgrounds, football pitches, primary schools, shops and more. These places are always lively, but there are many elderly people who are good at complaining. There is no community centre or anything to bring people together, so you don't really have much interaction.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly neighbours, good contact without constantly knocking on doors. Close to shops, supermarkets, schools. Cycling distance to the station and to larger cities like Wageningen and Ede. Walking distance to beautiful forest!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's sometimes quite boring, but there are many things like forests, playgrounds, a football field, etc. Nice people, but many elderly. It's safe and most people know each other. It's reasonably clean everywhere, there are many rubbish bins in the neighbourhood. There are 3 primary schools here, but no secondary schools or universities. It's easily accessible as it's close to a motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause Bennekom was safer before 1995, that was clearly visible at the time. After 1995, Bennekom became busier with residents and traffic, making it more unsafe due to much more car traffic, for which the existing infrastructure is not designed. Furthermore, what needs to be greatly improved is that public bus service line 86 is too infrequent in the streetscape to safely get from point A (Bennekom itself) to point B (Ede and Wageningen). For example, bus line 86 should run 4 times per hour between 07:00 and 11:00 and also between 15:30 and 19:30, on all weekdays. Three extra bus stops in Bennekom could reduce car traffic. Many people remain dependent on public transport. When it comes to green spaces, Bennekom remains very popular, both for recreation and living. Regarding hygiene, attention should be paid to the streetscape, especially more frequent cleaning of the pavement along with the green spaces. In terms of traffic safety, Bennekom has become more unsafe, probably at least 15 percent from 1995 to the present. Especially many double-parked cars make it very dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. What people are satisfied with are the available facilities. Furthermore, the village centre is cosy. What remains particularly visible in North Bennekom is the severe traffic unsafety, partly due to very poor and unsafe infrastructure. Hopefully this will be improved. The community can be called very cosy; everyone knows everyone, which makes Bennekom very pleasant. All in all, if we compare Bennekom from the period 1995-2005 to the present, more safety measures are desired, including more police. Because Bennekom had a good rating of possibly 8.5 in the period 1995-2005, due to the busy society it has now reached a rating of 7.0. Hopefully this can be restored to 8.5 (or even more). To achieve this, the municipality of Ede is currently working on realising very safe traffic, making Bennekom even safer. Let's hope for great success.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is quite a lot of litter in the neighbourhood; as far as I'm concerned, they could put more bins. There are many primary schools in the neighbourhood and also a few secondary schools nearby. There are also quite a few playgrounds and such in the area. It's just a shame that there are a lot of renovations going on in the neighbourhood.
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