Homes for sale in De Bouwen, Smallingerland

House prices in De Bouwen: what do you pay and how does it compare to Smallingerland?

De Bouwen is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes clearly dominate: 56% of the more than 2,000 homes are owned, the rest are rented, a large part of which through a housing association. The average WOZ value is €256,000, which is slightly below the municipal average of €276,000 for Smallingerland. That difference says something about the type of housing: De Bouwen largely consists of terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, with the occasional detached house. There are also apartments, but less dominant than in the centre of Drachten.

Looking at actual sales transactions over the past year, 25 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €320,840. The range runs from €129,000 to €449,000, with an average living area of 112 m². This indicates that both starter homes and larger family homes become available. If you want to know how many homes are currently for sale and what the current asking prices are, check the overview at the top of this page.

Living in De Bouwen: a social neighbourhood with a quiet character

Those who live in De Bouwen live in a neighbourhood distinguished by involvement. On Buurtje.nl, the neighbourhood scores an 8.4 out of 10, based on resident reviews. Resident Lidy Rusken describes the neighbourhood simply but aptly as "social" and indicates that the neighbourhood is socially involved. That sounds like a cliché, but the high sub-scores for Safety (9.0) and Community (9.0) support that image. On the neighbourhood page of De Bouwen you will find all resident experiences and neighbourhood data together.

The neighbourhood has a distinctly green character, which also scores a 9.0. There are playgrounds and green strips spread throughout the neighbourhood, making it attractive for families with children. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood: supermarkets are within short cycling distance, and the centre of Drachten with its more extensive shopping offer is just a few minutes' drive away. Drachten also has a wide range of primary schools and a secondary school, and the municipality actively works on facilities for its residents; more about that can be found on the website of the municipality of Smallingerland.

In terms of accessibility, De Bouwen scores an 8.0. The neighbourhood is conveniently located relative to the A7, the motorway connecting Drachten with Groningen (approx. 30 minutes) and Heerenveen (approx. 20 minutes). Public transport goes via bus connections towards the centre of Drachten and beyond. Drachten does not have a train station, but Drachten bus station offers connections to Leeuwarden and Groningen. De Bouwen consists of several sub-neighbourhoods: also check the supply in De Bouwen north, De Bouwen east, De Bouwen west and De Bouwen south, because per sub-neighbourhood the housing types and prices can differ considerably.

Striking about the population composition is that the largest group of residents is 65 years or older, accounting for over 1,200 of the 3,355 residents. This gives the neighbourhood a quiet, stable character. At the same time, there are also families and young adults, and the share of single-person households is relatively high at 1,030. This also explains the mix of housing types you find in De Bouwen.

For whom is buying in De Bouwen a good choice?

Living in De Bouwen particularly appeals to people who appreciate peace and social involvement, and do not necessarily need to be in the centre. The average sale price of over €320,000 makes buying a home here more affordable than in some other neighbourhoods, although when purchasing you must also take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-starters above the starter exemption), notary fees and possible estate agent fees. The supply is limited: only 25 homes were sold in the past year, so quick action pays off. If buying is not the right time now, check the rental homes in De Bouwen as an alternative. Buying an apartment in De Bouwen is also possible, although the supply of apartments is smaller than that of ground-based homes.

Searching for a home to buy in De Bouwen and surroundings

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you choose not just a house but also a neighbourhood. Feel free to compare De Bouwen with other neighbourhoods in the municipality, such as Centrum, De Wiken, De Singels or De Drait. A broader overview of all homes for sale in Smallingerland helps you make the right decision.