Homes for sale in Burgwerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

House prices and market figures for Burgwerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

Burgwerd is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 86% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, while only 14% is rented out. With an average WOZ value of €311,000, Burgwerd is slightly below the average of the district community Weidestreek Oost (€326,000), but well above the municipal average of Súdwest-Fryslân (€289,000). This gives a good picture of this village's position: rural, but certainly not cheap.

Looking at actual transactions over the past twelve months, it is striking that selling prices are significantly higher than the WOZ values suggest. Of the six homes sold, the average purchase price was €690,833, with a range from €350,000 to €1,500,000. The average home had an area of 388 m², which works out at a price of around €1,780 per square metre. These are not starter figures. The supply consists almost exclusively of spacious detached houses and farmhouses, no apartments. Check the current housing supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Burgwerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

Burgwerd is a terp village in the Frisian grassland area, and you notice that as soon as you drive there. The village has around 230 inhabitants and consists of a compact core with mainly spacious detached houses, characteristic farmhouses and a few older workers' houses along the main road. The buildings are predominantly pre-1970, with a mix of historic properties and renovated farmhouses that have been converted into homes over the years. New construction is scarce here, which gives the village its authentic appearance but also means that buyers often have to deal with maintenance and renovation costs.

The atmosphere is quiet, green and strongly community-oriented. The largest age group consists of 45- to 65-year-olds, followed by people aged 65 and over. That says something about the type of residents Burgwerd attracts: people seeking peace and space who are not dependent on urban amenities within walking distance. Young families and young people are clearly in the minority.

Facilities in the village itself are limited. There is no supermarket, no GP and no school in Burgwerd itself. For daily shopping and basic amenities, residents rely on Bolsward, about five kilometres away. Bolsward has a full shopping centre, primary schools, a secondary school and medical facilities. For larger cities, residents travel to Sneek or Leeuwarden. The nearby neighbouring villages such as Hartwerd and Hichtum also lack extensive facilities, but together they form a small social community that many find attractive.

In terms of accessibility, Burgwerd is easily reachable by car: Bolsward is five minutes away, Sneek about twenty minutes and Leeuwarden half an hour. There is no train station in the village itself. Bolsward no longer has a direct train connection, but bus line 98 provides a connection towards Sneek, where you can transfer to the train. For daily commuting by public transport, some detour time is unavoidable. Most residents drive a car.

On the Burgwerd neighbourhood page you will find resident reviews and neighbourhood scores per category. Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. One resident describes it as: "You really live out here, not on an industrial estate with a strip of greenery, but in the middle of the open Frisian landscape." Criticism focuses mainly on the limited facilities and dependence on the car. If you are used to a corner shop, you will have to adjust.

Comparing Burgwerd with other villages in the district, it is striking that the village is relatively expensive compared to, for example, Lollum or Schettens. This has to do with the type of homes sold here: large, sometimes monumental properties that appeal to a specific buyer.

Who is a home in Burgwerd interesting for?

Burgwerd mainly appeals to movers and seniors looking for space, peace and an authentic Frisian village character. The average purchase price of almost €691,000 makes this village inaccessible for starters. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Burgwerd will be disappointed: that type of home simply does not exist here. The supply is narrow and the homes are large, so patience is required. Be aware that supply is limited and homes here are not always on the market for long. Also check the rental homes in Burgwerd as an alternative or as a bridge while you search for the right home to buy.

What residents say about Burgwerd

Residents of Burgwerd appreciate the village primarily for its peace and open space. Scores for living environment and greenery are generally high, while facilities and accessibility by public transport score lower. That is an honest picture of a small terp village in the Frisian peat meadow area. One resident writes: "Burgwerd is not for everyone, but once you live here, you never want to go back to the city." See all reviews and partial scores on the Burgwerd overview page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Burgwerd

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you will not find anywhere else in this combination. This way you can not only compare homes, but also assess the neighbourhood itself before planning a viewing. Compare Burgwerd with other villages in the Weidestreek Oost district, view the broader supply of homes for sale in Súdwest-Fryslân, or explore larger centres such as Bolsward and Sneek if you want more amenities within walking distance. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân.