Homes for sale in Dordtsestraatweg, Barendrecht

House prices and market figures for Dordtsestraatweg, Barendrecht

House prices on Dordtsestraatweg are clearly above the municipal average. Over the past twelve months, five homes were sold here, with an average purchase price of €545,300 and a range of €450,000 to €698,500. With an average living area of 116 m², this works out at approximately €4,700 per square metre. By comparison, the average WOZ value in this neighbourhood is €374,000, which is lower than the district average for Buitengebied Noord (€447,000) and the municipal average for Barendrecht (€421,000). This difference between WOZ and sale price indicates that buyers are willing to pay well above the official valuation. With 94% owner-occupied homes and virtually no social housing, this is a pronounced home-owning neighbourhood. Only 6% of homes are owned by private landlords. For the current supply and average asking price at this moment, you can consult the overview at the top of the page.

Living on Dordtsestraatweg, Barendrecht

Dordtsestraatweg is not an ordinary residential street. It is one of the older ribbons of Barendrecht, located in the rural area on the northern side of the municipality. Those who live here consciously choose peace, space and a certain distance from the hustle and bustle of the centre. The buildings along and around Dordtsestraatweg largely consist of detached houses and semi-detached houses, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, with the occasional newer home resulting from demolition and rebuilding on a spacious plot. The gardens are generally large, the plots wide. This gives the neighbourhood a rural character that you will not easily find in the newer districts of Barendrecht.

The neighbourhood has about 170 residents spread over 66 homes, keeping the scale small and manageable. The largest age group consists of people between 45 and 65, and families with children are the most common household type. This fits the type of housing here: spacious, ground-based, with a garden where children can play.

In terms of amenities, Dordtsestraatweg is not a neighbourhood where you have everything around the corner. The nearest supermarket and the shopping centre of Barendrecht centre are a few minutes' drive away. For daily groceries and shops, you rely on a bike or car. Primary schools in the area are accessible via Barendrecht-Noord and the centre. The surroundings themselves offer compensation in the form of greenery: Vrijenburgbos and Kooiwalbos are a short distance away and are popular with walkers and cyclists from the neighbourhood.

Accessibility by car is good. Via Dordtsestraatweg you quickly reach the A15 towards Rotterdam and Dordrecht. Barendrecht station, with direct connections to Rotterdam Centraal and Dordrecht, is a few minutes' bike ride away. This makes the neighbourhood attractive for commuters too, despite its rural character. Bus connections are available but less frequent than in the more urban parts of Barendrecht.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood page of Dordtsestraatweg you will find all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here, you're in the middle of greenery but Rotterdam is within twenty minutes. That's hard to find." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited walking distance to amenities and the fact that without a car you are less independent. Compared to neighbourhoods like Sint Clarabos or Vrijenburgbos, which are also in the rural area but have a slightly different building structure, Dordtsestraatweg is more of a ribbon than a district. The district Buitengebied Noord as a whole has a higher average WOZ value than Dordtsestraatweg itself, suggesting that some other neighbourhoods in this district are priced even more exclusively.

Who is a home for sale on Dordtsestraatweg suitable for?

This neighbourhood best suits movers and established families who are looking for space and are willing to pay for it. With sale prices from €450,000, buying a home on Dordtsestraatweg is financially difficult for starters. The limited supply, an average of five transactions per year, means you have to act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding is realistic in this segment. Seniors who prefer to live quietly and on the ground floor will also find a suitable environment here, provided mobility is not a major limitation. Buying an apartment on Dordtsestraatweg is practically impossible; the supply consists almost exclusively of ground-based homes. If you want to be more flexible, you can also look at rental homes on Dordtsestraatweg, although that supply is very limited.

What residents say about Dordtsestraatweg

Residents of Dordtsestraatweg are generally satisfied with their living environment. Scores for peace, greenery and living quality are above average. Residents are less enthusiastic about the walking distance to shops and public transport. One resident sums it up aptly: "You really have to love the peace and have a car here, but if that's the case, you wouldn't want to live anywhere else." All reviews and sub-scores per category can be found on the overview page of the neighbourhood. Those scores give an honest picture of what you can expect if you are considering buying here.

Compare homes for sale in and around Dordtsestraatweg

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Would you like to explore the supply more broadly? Then check out homes for sale in Buitengebied Noord or compare with other neighbourhoods such as Sportpark Smitshoek and Kooiwalbos. For a broader overview of the municipality, you can visit all homes for sale in Barendrecht. More information about the municipality can also be found on the official website of the municipality of Barendrecht.