Homes for sale in Buitengebied Steenoven, Peel en Maas
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House prices and market figures Buitengebied Steenoven, Peel en Maas
The owner-occupied market in Buitengebied Steenoven is clear-cut: no less than 88% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, and only 12% is rental. That says a lot about the character of this rural area. The average WOZ value is €487,235, which is significantly higher than the district average of Meijel (€372,000) and the municipal average of Peel en Maas (€356,000). That difference is striking for a rural area and is probably due to the larger plots and detached houses that are the norm here.
Over the past twelve months, 16 homes were sold here, with an average purchase price of €167,688. The range ran from €129,000 to €224,500. The average living area was 128 m², which works out at a price per square metre of around €1,310. That is relatively low compared to the WOZ value, which may indicate specific transactions such as land, barns or special objects. Supply in this rural area is limited and varies greatly. See the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent asking prices and availability. Would you also like to look at owner-occupied homes in the wider municipality of Peel en Maas? Then you will find a much larger supply there.
Living in Buitengebied Steenoven, Peel en Maas
Buitengebied Steenoven is not a neighbourhood in the classic sense. It is a vast rural area on the edge of Meijel, with scattered buildings, agricultural plots and plenty of space between houses. If you live here, you consciously choose peace, greenery and distance from the hustle and bustle. There are no shopping streets, no cafés on the corner and no busy school playgrounds. What you do get is space. Lots of space.
The homes are predominantly detached or semi-detached, often on spacious plots. Construction periods vary, but a large part of the buildings date from the 1970s and 1980s, with some newer buildings or renovated farmhouses here and there. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Steenoven is virtually out of the question; this is truly the domain of ground-based homes.
For daily shopping, you rely on the nearby Meijel-centrum, a few minutes' drive away. There you will find a supermarket, some shops and basic amenities. For more extensive shopping or specialist care, Venlo is the nearest larger city, about twenty to twenty-five minutes' drive via the N275 and A73. A car of your own is not a luxury here but a necessity. Public transport is limited, and accessibility by bike to amenities requires some effort.
Yet the neighbourhood scores a perfect 10 out of 10 for accessibility in the resident reviews on the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied Steenoven. That is surprising, but can be explained by the direct access to main roads and the absence of traffic jams or parking problems. Green also scores a 10, which is not surprising in this rural area: the surroundings largely consist of nature, fields and forests, and the Peel region is literally around the corner.
The total resident score is 8.5 out of 10, but the only available review gives a nuanced picture. Resident Marlot writes: "On the Stille Wille there are Poles who cause a lot of creepiness because we regularly come across strong drink on the street. Also, contact with the people who live there even more is poor." That is an honest sound about social cohesion and safety, and the partial score for safety (6.0) confirms that there is room for improvement in that area. Community scores an 8.0, which suggests that there is indeed a core of involved residents, but that mutual contacts are not a given in such a scattered neighbourhood.
If you compare Buitengebied Steenoven with other neighbourhoods in the area, you see clear differences. Buitengebied Platveld-Krum-Witdonk and Buitengebied Molenbaan-Vieruitersten have a similar rural character, while Hof-Startebos and Donk are slightly more village-like in nature. Those looking for more urbanity within the municipality can also look at Panningen or Maasbree.
Who is a home in Buitengebied Steenoven interesting for?
Buitengebied Steenoven mainly attracts people who consciously choose space and peace over urban proximity. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, which suits movers or people looking for more space after a busy life phase. Families with young children must take into account the distance to schools and play facilities. Starters find few affordable starter homes in the classic sense here. The average purchase price of €167,688 seems low, but availability is limited and supply varies greatly. Would you like to be more flexible? Then also check the rental homes in Buitengebied Steenoven as an alternative.
What residents say about Buitengebied Steenoven
Based on the available reviews, Buitengebied Steenoven gives an average score of 8.5 out of 10. The highest partial scores are for accessibility (10.0) and green (10.0). Safety scores the lowest with a 6.0. Resident Marlot describes the neighbourhood as "Boring" and mentions social insecurity on the Stille Wille as a point of attention. Would you like to read all the reviews and leave a review yourself? Then go to the overview page of Buitengebied Steenoven with all neighbourhood data and resident scores.
Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Buitengebied Steenoven
Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including resident reviews and neighbourhood scores that you won't find anywhere else on purchase pages. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Would you like to broaden your search? Then check owner-occupied homes in the Meijel district for a larger supply in the immediate vicinity, or explore what is available in Kessel and Baarlo for a different atmosphere within the same municipality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Buitengebied Steenoven?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Buitengebied Steenoven was €167,688. Sale prices ranged from €129,000 to €224,500. With an average living area of 128 m², this amounts to approximately €1,310 per square metre. Supply is limited, so keep in mind that prices per transaction can vary significantly.
What is the WOZ value in Buitengebied Steenoven?
The average WOZ value in Buitengebied Steenoven is €487,235. This is considerably higher than the average in the Meijel district (€372,000) and in the municipality of Peel en Maas as a whole (€356,000). This higher level is related to the larger plots and detached house types that are common in this rural area.
What is living in Buitengebied Steenoven like?
Living in Buitengebied Steenoven means choosing peace, space and a rural environment. The neighbourhood consists of scattered buildings with plenty of greenery, fields and nature in the immediate vicinity. Residents give the neighbourhood an overall score of 8.5 out of 10. Greenery and accessibility by car score maximum points, but safety and social cohesion are points of attention that emerge in reviews.
Is Buitengebied Steenoven suitable for families with children?
The neighbourhood has relatively few young children; the largest age group is 45 to 65 years. Families must take into account the distance to primary schools and daily amenities, which are mainly located in the nearby Meijel centre. A car is indispensable. Nevertheless, for families who consciously choose space and nature, the neighbourhood can be attractive.
How accessible is Buitengebied Steenoven?
By car, Buitengebied Steenoven is easily accessible via the N275, with a connection to the A73 towards Venlo or Eindhoven within a short distance. Venlo can be reached in about twenty to twenty-five minutes. Public transport is limited in this rural area, and daily travel is almost exclusively by car or bicycle. Residents rate accessibility remarkably high with a score of 10 out of 10.
What types of homes are for sale in Buitengebied Steenoven?
The supply in Buitengebied Steenoven mainly consists of detached and semi-detached houses on spacious plots. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Steenoven is virtually impossible; these are ground-based homes. A large part of the buildings date from the 1970s and 1980s, with occasionally renovated farmhouses or newer construction. The total housing stock comprises 88 homes, of which 88% are owner-occupied.
Is Buitengebied Steenoven safe to live in?
Safety is the lowest-scoring aspect in resident reviews, with a sub-score of 6.0 out of 10. One resident specifically mentions nuisance on the Stille Wille as a point of attention. The neighbourhood is quiet and sparsely populated, which generally contributes to a feeling of safety, but social control and cohesion are naturally more limited in a scattered rural neighbourhood than in a compact residential area.
In the quiet streets there are Poles who mainly cause a lot of creepiness because we regularly come across strong liquor on the street. Also, contact with the people who live there even more is poor.
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