Homes for sale in Centrum, Hoogeveen

House prices and market figures Centrum, Hoogeveen

The owner-occupied market in the Centrum district of Hoogeveen is relatively compact. Of the 997 homes in the neighbourhood, 37% are owner-occupied, while 52% are rented out. This means that owner-occupied homes in Centrum are a minority, keeping supply limited. The average WOZ value is €217,000, slightly higher than the district average of €208,000, but clearly below the municipal average of €256,000. That difference says something about the type of housing: in the centre you will find relatively many smaller homes and apartments, no large detached houses.

If you look at the actual sale prices over the past twelve months, the picture is somewhat different. Of the 30 homes sold, the average price paid was €335,417, with an average living area of 97 m². That works out to approximately €3,458 per square metre. The range runs from €209,500 to €510,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger properties change hands. For current asking prices and available properties, please refer to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Centrum, Hoogeveen

The centre of Hoogeveen is not the type of neighbourhood where you retreat from the world. It is the heart of the city, with the Hoofdstraat as its backbone: shops, restaurants, the weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and the hustle and bustle that comes with it. Those who buy here consciously choose life in the middle of the city, within walking distance of almost everything.

The buildings are mixed and reflect the history of Hoogeveen. You will find older properties from the first half of the twentieth century alongside post-war apartment complexes and occasional new builds. Terraced houses and upper-floor homes exist, but apartments are clearly present in the centre. Gardens exist but are modest in size. Those seeking space and greenery would do better to look at neighbourhoods such as Wolfsbos or Bentinckspark.

In terms of amenities, the centre scores highly. The Albert Heijn and Aldi on the Hoofdstraat and surrounding area are within cycling distance or even walking distance. For primary education, there are several schools in the immediate vicinity, including primary schools in the adjacent residential neighbourhoods. The Hoogeveen swimming pool De Meenthe and sports facilities are a short distance away. The centre also has a library and cultural facilities such as Podium Zuidhaege.

In terms of accessibility, the location is favourable. Hoogeveen station is about a ten-minute cycle from the centre and offers direct connections to Zwolle and Emmen. Via the N48 and the connection to the A28, you are quickly on the motorway by car. Bus services run through the Hoofdstraat and surrounding area. For daily shopping, a car is hardly necessary in this part of Hoogeveen.

Residents appreciate the convenience of the central location but are honest about the downside. Parking in the centre requires patience, especially on market days. Also, the liveliness during the day can turn into quiet streets in the evening. One resident writes: "Everything is close by, which is nice. But the centre is not as cosy as you would expect from a city centre." That sentiment recurs more often in the reviews: the neighbourhood is functional and central, but has less of the cosy village atmosphere that some buyers are looking for. Read all reviews on the neighbourhood page of Centrum.

Compared to neighbourhoods such as Noord or Zuid, the Centrum is more urban and less quiet. The neighbourhood therefore attracts a specific type of resident: people who consciously choose proximity over peace and quiet.

Who is a home in Centrum, Hoogeveen interesting for?

The demographics say a lot: 40% of residents are aged 65 or older and half of households consist of a single person. That fits the type of housing in the centre: apartments and smaller homes without a garden are relatively well represented here. Seniors who leave their car more often and want everything within walking distance will find what they are looking for here. Also, starters buying an apartment in Centrum as a first step on the owner-occupied market can find something here, although supply is limited and overbidding is not ruled out for sought-after properties.

Families with young children will less readily consider the centre as a first choice due to the limited outdoor space. If renting is a serious option, also check the supply of rental homes in Centrum, because with 52% rental properties, that segment is large here.

What residents say about Centrum, Hoogeveen

Residents give the centre of Hoogeveen an average rating that reflects the mixed feelings. The proximity of amenities and the central location are consistently mentioned as a plus. Residents are less enthusiastic about the liveliness of the neighbourhood outside office hours and about parking options. One resident sums it up: "Convenient living, everything at hand, but it doesn't feel like a real neighbourhood." View all scores per category and read more experiences on the page of Centrum on Buurtje.nl.

Compare homes for sale in and around the centre of Hoogeveen

Are you unsure whether the centre is the right choice, or do you want to know what is available elsewhere in the city? Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources and links it to resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you compare not just a home but also the neighbourhood. View the supply in the broader Hoogeveen district, explore other neighbourhoods such as Krakeel or Venesluis, or view all homes for sale in the municipality of Hoogeveen. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Hoogeveen.