Homes for sale in De Grienden, Sliedrecht

House prices and market figures De Grienden, Sliedrecht

De Grienden is a buyer-dominated neighbourhood: about 80% of the 788 homes are privately owned, only 20% are rented out. You can tell from the atmosphere and the prices. The average WOZ value is €398,000, which is significantly higher than the average in the district Sliedrecht-Oost (€301,000) and also clearly above the municipal average of Sliedrecht (€303,000). De Grienden is therefore one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in the municipality.

Looking at the actual transactions of the past year, 28 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €566,786. The range runs from €365,000 to €865,000, indicating that the supply is varied, from spacious terraced houses to detached homes. With an average living area of 150 m², this works out at a price of approximately €3,779 per square metre. That is steep, but fits the character of the neighbourhood. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, check the property overview at the top of this page.

Living in De Grienden, Sliedrecht

De Grienden is located in the eastern part of Sliedrecht and has the character of a quiet, mature residential neighbourhood. The streets are spacious, there are many detached and semi-detached houses, and the gardens are generally quite large. It is not a neighbourhood where you will find many shops or restaurants, but that is not why people come to live here. The peace and quiet is the big plus point, although that peace does have a nuance.

Residents are generally very satisfied. The neighbourhood scores an 8.1 out of 10 based on resident experiences, with notably high scores for safety (9.0) and accessibility (9.0). Resident Jeanet writes: "Quiet, only the Thorbekelaan is sometimes a racetrack." Another resident confirms this picture: the neighbourhood itself is fine, but the Thorbekelaan causes nuisance from bus and car traffic and the associated dirt. If you are considering buying a home in De Grienden, it is worth checking how close you are to that road. Further away from the Thorbekelaan, according to residents, it is "super". You can read all resident experiences on the page for De Grienden.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well located. For daily shopping, you can quickly drive to the centre of Sliedrecht, where supermarkets and shops are available. Primary schools are nearby, which fits with the fact that families with children are the largest household type in the neighbourhood. Education scores an 8.5 in the resident ratings, indicating that parents are satisfied with it. Green space scores lower, a 6.0, meaning the neighbourhood does not excel in parks or green strips. For extensive greenery, you need to go a bit further.

Accessibility by car is good: Sliedrecht has a connection to the A15, allowing you to head towards Rotterdam or the Betuwe. By public transport, there is a bus connection, although the bus line on the Thorbekelaan is not popular with residents due to noise and mess. The nearest train station is Sliedrecht, within cycling distance of the neighbourhood.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods in Sliedrecht-Oost, such as Rivierdijk-Oost or Middenveer, De Grienden has a slightly more exclusive character with higher prices and larger homes. Also Vogelbuurt-Noord is an interesting comparison if you are looking in this part of Sliedrecht. More information about the broader context can be found on the page for buyer homes in Sliedrecht-Oost.

The largest age group in De Grienden is 45 to 65 years (675 residents), followed by 65-plus (360). This translates into a quiet, stable neighbourhood where people have lived for years and do not move quickly. The supply on the market is therefore limited: 28 transactions in a year on a stock of 788 homes says enough. Anyone who wants to buy here must be patient or be able to act quickly when something becomes available. More about the municipal housing policy can be found on the website of municipality Sliedrecht.

Who is a buyer home in De Grienden interesting for?

De Grienden is most suitable for families and movers who are looking for space and are willing to pay an above-average price for it. With an average purchase price of over €566,000, this is not a starter neighbourhood. Starters and people with a smaller budget are better off looking at other neighbourhoods or first exploring the rental homes in De Grienden as an intermediate step. An honest disadvantage: supply is scarce and prices are high, so overbidding is not ruled out. Those who are flexible in property type and also willing to look at neighbourhoods such as Rivierdijk-Midden or in Sliedrecht-Centrum, increase their chances.

What residents say about De Grienden

The neighbourhood scores an average of 8.1, based on resident experiences. The highest scores go to safety (9.0) and accessibility (9.0), and also community (8.5) and education (8.5) score well. The lowest point is green space, with a 6.0. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Where we live it is super. Only a pity about the buses here on the Thorbekelaan, not nice, noise and a lot of dirt. Otherwise it is still quite quiet here." That is an honest picture of what you can expect. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the overview page of De Grienden.

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