Homes for sale in Buitengebied Hengstdijk, Hulst

House prices and market figures for Buitengebied Hengstdijk, Hulst

Buitengebied Hengstdijk is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 94% of the 181 homes are owner-occupied, and rental properties are hardly found here. This makes this rural area one of the most owner-occupied neighbourhoods in the municipality of Hulst. The average WOZ value is €344,000, which is well above the district average of Hengstdijk (€281,000) and also above the municipal average of Hulst (€277,000). That difference says something about the character of the housing stock here: it mainly concerns larger, detached houses on larger plots, not terraced houses or apartments.

In the past twelve months, eight homes changed hands, with an average selling price of €341,000. The range ran from €245,000 to €495,000, indicating that both more modest farmhouses and substantial rural homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 122 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €2,795. Supply is limited and varies greatly; check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent asking prices and selling times. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Hengstdijk is virtually out of the question: the housing type here is almost exclusively ground-based.

Living in Buitengebied Hengstdijk, Hulst

Those who live in Buitengebied Hengstdijk consciously choose peace and space. This is not a neighbourhood with a village centre, a supermarket around the corner or a bus stop at the door. It is an open, Zeeland-Flemish polder landscape with scattered buildings: farmhouses, former agricultural plots converted into homes, and here and there a newer detached house. The ribbon development along the dykes and the road network gives the neighbourhood a characteristic, rural appearance that differs greatly from the more contiguous development in Kern Hengstdijk.

Facilities in the neighbourhood itself are scarce, and that is deliberate. The nearest daily groceries are done in Hengstdijk centre or in Hulst, a few kilometres away. The city of Hulst has a full shopping centre, a secondary school (Lodewijk College), primary schools and sports clubs. For larger groceries or a wider range, many residents drive to Terneuzen or to Ghent in Belgium, which is about 35 kilometres away. A car is not a luxury here but a necessity: public transport is minimal in this rural area, and cycling distances to facilities are too long for daily use.

In terms of accessibility by car, the location is reasonable: via the N290 and N61 you reach Hulst in a quarter of an hour and Terneuzen in about twenty minutes. The Westerscheldetunnel makes the connection to northern Zeeland possible, although that incurs a toll. There is no train station in the immediate vicinity; the nearest station is Ghent-Sint-Pieters in Belgium, which makes the car indispensable for commuters.

The neighbourhood has about 360 residents, and the largest group is between 45 and 65 years old. That fits the picture: people who consciously choose space, privacy and a life away from the hustle and bustle. Families with young children are fewer, but not absent. Residents appreciate the peace, nature and sense of freedom you have here. On the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied Hengstdijk you will find resident reviews and scores per category. One resident describes it as follows: "It is quiet here, you know your neighbours, and you see more cows than cars. That is exactly why we came to live here." Less positive are residents sometimes about the limited facilities and the dependence on the car for everything. Those who compare with the broader owner-occupied housing market in Hengstdijk will notice that the rural area clearly has higher prices with on average larger homes.

Who is a home for sale in Buitengebied Hengstdijk interesting for?

This rural area best suits home movers and people in the 45-plus life phase who consciously choose space, a large plot and distance from urban bustle. First-time buyers find little affordable here: with an entry price of €245,000 and an average of €341,000, the threshold is high, and supply is scarce. Families considering buying here must take into account car dependency for school, sports and groceries. A disadvantage to honestly mention: supply is small, and when something comes up for sale, the choice is limited. Those who want to compare more or be more flexible can also look at rental properties in Buitengebied Hengstdijk, although that supply is even more limited due to the low rental percentage of only 4%.

What residents say about Buitengebied Hengstdijk

Residents of Buitengebied Hengstdijk particularly appreciate the peace, nature and space around the home. The scores on liveability and greenery are generally high, while facilities and accessibility score lower, which is logical for a rural area. One resident writes: "You really have your own place here. No nuisance, no parking pressure, just space." Do you want to read all reviews and see how the neighbourhood scores on safety, atmosphere and surroundings? Then check the full reviews and neighbourhood scores on the information page of Buitengebied Hengstdijk.

Compare homes for sale around Buitengebied Hengstdijk and in the municipality of Hulst

On Buurtje.nl you not only see the current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, but also neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data per neighbourhood, information you will not find bundled anywhere else on a purchase page. Want to compare? Also check the supply in Kern Hengstdijk for a more village-like setting with more facilities within walking distance, or orient yourself more broadly via homes for sale in the city of Hulst, Sint Jansteen or Graauw. For a complete overview of the purchase market in the region, also see the municipal page for Hulst. Want to know more about the municipality itself? The official website of the municipality of Hulst offers information about permits, zoning plans and local facilities.