Homes for sale in Den Nul Kern, Olst-Wijhe
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House prices and market figures for Den Nul Kern, Olst-Wijhe
The owner-occupied market in Den Nul Kern is pronounced: around 78% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, making this small core a typical owner-occupied village. The average WOZ value is €343,000, which is noticeably lower than the average for the broader district Den Nul (€408,000) and also below the municipal average of Olst-Wijhe (€370,000). That difference is worth noting if you are looking for relative affordability within the municipality.
Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the picture is different: 4 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €519,875. The range ran from €379,500 to €695,000, indicating that both modest and more spacious homes changed hands. With an average living area of 134 m², you arrive at a price per square metre of around €3,880. These are almost exclusively ground-based homes, think detached houses and semi-detached houses; apartments are hardly present in this village environment. Check the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page for the most recent state of affairs.
Living in Den Nul Kern, Olst-Wijhe
Den Nul Kern is a small, rural core in the municipality of Olst-Wijhe, located in the Sallandse coulisselandschap between Deventer and Zwolle. With around 490 inhabitants and 214 homes, it is not a village with a bustling village centre, but a place where peace and space set the tone. The buildings consist mainly of ground-based homes, often detached or semi-detached, partly dating from the post-war period and partly from the 1980s and 1990s. The streets are green and clear, and the open agricultural landscape begins immediately behind the built-up area.
Resident Alfred Postma describes it aptly: "Quiet neighbourhood, few facilities. Primary school has been gone for 4 years, café Ripperda gone, also clockmaker. So little remains." That is an honest picture. The primary school has disappeared, the village café has closed, and daily amenities such as a supermarket or pharmacy are not present in the core itself. For shopping, schools and medical care, you rely on the surrounding cores, particularly Wijhe (about 4 kilometres away) and Olst. In Wijhe you will find a primary school, a supermarket and various other amenities.
Accessibility by car is reasonable: via the N337 you quickly reach Deventer (about 15 kilometres) or Zwolle (about 20 kilometres). There is no train station in Den Nul Kern itself; the nearest station is Wijhe, from where you can travel by train towards Deventer and Zwolle. Bus connections are limited, meaning a car is almost indispensable for daily use. Cyclists benefit from the quiet roads and the relatively flat Sallandse landscape.
On the neighbourhood main page of Den Nul Kern you will find all resident scores and reviews. The total score is 7.4 out of 10. Safety (9.0) and housing (9.0) score notably high, and green (8.0) and beauty (8.0) are also rated positively. Accessibility (6.0) and education (5.0) are the weakest points, which aligns with the lack of a local school and limited public transport. The surrounding neighbourhood Buitengebied Den Nul offers even more space and rurality for those who want to live truly outside the built-up area. Those looking for more amenities in the immediate vicinity can also look at Wijhe or Olst, both of which have a more complete level of amenities.
Does a home for sale in Den Nul Kern suit you?
Den Nul Kern mainly attracts people who consciously choose peace, space and low social pressure. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, and the proportion of families with children is relatively limited. This makes the village attractive for movers and people in the pre-retirement phase looking for a more spacious home in a green environment, but less suitable for young families who value a school within cycling distance. First-time buyers will find that supply is limited and that realised prices are substantial: with a lower limit of around €380,000, a starter home here is not a given. If you want to be flexible or first explore the neighbourhood, you can also look at the rental homes in Den Nul Kern as an intermediate option.
What residents say about Den Nul Kern
Den Nul Kern scores a 7.4 out of 10, based on resident reviews. The highest sub-scores go to safety (9.0) and housing (9.0), followed by green (8.0) and beauty (8.0). Education (5.0) and accessibility (6.0) are the points where residents are more critical. Alfred Postma writes: "Quiet neighbourhood, few facilities. Primary school has been gone for 4 years, café Ripperda gone, also clockmaker. So little remains." A sober summary of what the core offers and what has disappeared in recent years. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the overview page of Den Nul Kern.
Compare homes for sale in and around Den Nul Kern
Buurtje.nl combines housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to explore the supply in the area more broadly? Then also check the homes for sale in the district Den Nul as a whole, or compare with other cores such as Wesepe and Boskamp. For a complete overview of the municipality, you can visit the page with homes for sale in Olst-Wijhe. More information about municipal policy, zoning plans and local developments can be found on the website of the municipality of Olst-Wijhe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Den Nul Kern?
The average purchase price in Den Nul Kern over the past year was €519,875, based on 4 sold homes. The range was from €379,500 to €695,000. With an average living area of 134 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,880. Supply is limited, so anyone looking to buy a home in Den Nul Kern would do well to act quickly when something becomes available.
What is the WOZ value in Den Nul Kern?
The average WOZ value in Den Nul Kern is €343,000. This is lower than the average for the wider Den Nul district (€408,000) and also below the municipal average of Olst-Wijhe (€370,000). However, actual sale prices are significantly higher, indicating that the market value of homes here exceeds the WOZ valuation.
What is it like to live in Den Nul Kern?
Living in Den Nul Kern means choosing peace, space and a rural setting in the Salland landscape. The neighbourhood scores 7.4 out of 10 from residents, with high marks for safety and housing. The downside is the limited level of amenities: there is no longer a primary school, no village pub and no supermarket in the core itself. For those who don't mind this and consciously choose a quiet existence, it is a pleasant place.
Is Den Nul Kern suitable for families with children?
Den Nul Kern has a relatively small group of young children (50 residents under 15) and the primary school in the core has now closed. Families are therefore reliant on schools in Wijhe or Olst, a few kilometres away. The neighbourhood is most popular among people aged 45 to 65. Families who want to live close to a school would be better off looking at Wijhe or Olst as an alternative.
How accessible is Den Nul Kern?
By car, Den Nul Kern is easily accessible via the N337, with Deventer approximately 15 kilometres away and Zwolle approximately 20 kilometres away. Public transport is limited: no train runs through the core and bus connections are scarce. The nearest train station is in Wijhe. A car is almost essential for daily use. Cyclists benefit from quiet roads and the flat landscape in the area.
What types of homes are for sale in Den Nul Kern?
The supply when buying in Den Nul Kern consists almost entirely of ground-based homes: detached houses and semi-detached houses are the most common. Buying an apartment in Den Nul Kern is not realistic, as there are hardly any. The housing stock is 78% owner-occupied. The construction period varies, with homes from the post-war period up to the 1990s.
How safe is Den Nul Kern?
Safety is the highest-scoring aspect in resident reviews of Den Nul Kern, with a score of 9.0 out of 10. Residents describe the neighbourhood as quiet and well-organised. With only 490 inhabitants, everyone knows each other reasonably well, which contributes to a sense of social control and safety. Nuisance or crime are not mentioned as points of concern in the reviews.
Quiet neighbourhood, few facilities. Primary school gone for 4 years. Café Ripperda gone, also the clockmaker. So little remains.
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