Homes for sale in Buurtschap Varsen, Ommen

House prices and market figures for Buurtschap Varsen, Ommen

Buurtschap Varsen is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 82% of the 174 homes are privately owned, with no housing association rental properties at all. The rental properties in Buurtschap Varsen that do exist are offered by other landlords and make up only 18% of the stock. The average WOZ value is €450,000, which is significantly higher than the district average of €359,000 in Ommen and also above the municipal average of €388,000. This difference tells a story: Varsen has relatively many detached houses and spacious plots, and this is reflected in the valuation figures.

The actual selling prices over the past twelve months are somewhat lower than the WOZ values suggest. Seven homes were sold with an average purchase price of €318,429. The range ran from €289,000 to €370,000. The average living area in these transactions was 71 m², which works out at a price per square metre of approximately €4,485. That is a hefty price for a rural hamlet, but not surprising given the nature of the property. View the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Buurtschap Varsen, Ommen

Varsen is not a village with a centre, a church and a village square. It is a hamlet: scattered buildings along roads and paths in the rural area of Ommen, surrounded by meadows, forest edges and the proximity of the Vecht river. Anyone looking for a home here is consciously seeking peace, space and distance from the hustle and bustle. The houses stand detached from each other, there are hardly any terraced rows, and most plots are large. This completely defines the character.

The population structure confirms that picture. The largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, followed by the 25-45 age group. It is a neighbourhood where people consciously choose when they know what they want: space, greenery and few neighbours within short distance. Single-person households are the most common household type, which is striking for a rural area, but fits the broad age distribution.

You do not do your shopping in Varsen itself. There is no supermarket, no primary school and no GP in the hamlet. For that you rely on the centre of Ommen, a few kilometres away. In Ommen you will find primary schools, a secondary school, supermarkets and a health centre. The municipality of Ommen has an overview of facilities and municipal services on its website: ommen.nl. For daily groceries, expect a five to ten minute bike or car ride to the centre.

Accessibility by car is good. Via the N34 you quickly reach Hardenberg or Ommen, and further to the A28 near Ommen or towards Coevorden. There is no train station in Varsen itself; the nearest station is Ommen, reachable by bike in about 15 minutes. Bus connections in the rural area are limited, so a car is in practice not a luxury but a necessity.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood page of Buurtschap Varsen you will find all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident describes it as: "You really live out here, not on a holiday park but just your own house with a piece of land around it. That is exactly what we were looking for." Criticisms usually concern the distance to facilities and the lack of public transport. For comparison with neighbouring areas: Buurtschap Junne has a similar rural character, while Kern Ommen - Centrum and Kern Ommen - Laarakkers offer more urban amenities within walking distance. Buurtschap Ommeres is also a rural option worth comparing.

Is a home in Buurtschap Varsen right for you?

Varsen mainly attracts movers and people aged 45 plus who consciously choose space and peace, and who accept the car as their primary means of transport. First-time buyers find little here: the supply is limited, prices start at €289,000 and buying an apartment in Buurtschap Varsen is hardly possible in practice given the type of housing. Families with young children must take into account the distance to schools. The supply varies greatly per period, as only a handful of homes are sold each year. Anyone seriously wanting to buy in Buurtschap Varsen would do well to act quickly when something becomes available. If buying is not the step now, then look at the rental properties in Buurtschap Varsen as an interim solution.

What residents say about Buurtschap Varsen

Residents of Varsen are generally satisfied with their choice, although that choice is deliberate and not for everyone. Scores for peace, greenery and living comfort are high; scores for accessibility and facilities in the neighbourhood itself are lower. One resident writes: "The silence here is really different from in a normal residential area. You hear the birds, not the neighbours." All reviews and partial scores per category can be found on the main page of Buurtschap Varsen.

Compare homes for sale in and around Buurtschap Varsen

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources and adds neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you compare not only a home but also the neighbourhood. View homes for sale in the Ommen district for a broader overview, or explore all homes for sale in the municipality of Ommen. Prefer a different rural environment? Then also compare with Beerze or Dalmsholte, two other rural areas in the municipality with a similar character.