Homes for sale in Elburg
View the current supply of homes for sale in Elburg, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a home cost in Elburg?
The housing market in Elburg is predominantly a buyer's market: 61% of the more than 5,272 homes are owner-occupied, while 39% are rental properties. The average WOZ value is €327,000, slightly below the municipal average of €345,000 for the whole of Elburg. This difference is explainable because the municipality also includes more expensive rural areas and villa districts. If you look at actual transactions over the past year, a different picture emerges: the average purchase price of the 18 sold homes came to €547,306, with a range from €359,500 to €1,050,000. The average living area of those sold homes was 139 m². This indicates a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses and a few detached houses. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the most recent asking prices and selling times.
Living in Elburg: fortified town with village-like involvement
Elburg is not an average Veluwe district. It is a historic fortified town on the Veluwemeer, with a recognisable rectangular layout, city walls and a compact Binnenstad full of monumental buildings. But outside that old core, it is mainly the post-war and newer residential areas that determine daily life. Think of Vossenakker-De Pal with family homes from the 1980s and 1990s, or the newer neighbourhood Broeklanden on the south side. These are neighbourhoods where you see children playing in the street and neighbours still ring each other's doorbells.
That is not an empty claim. On the district page of Elburg, residents rate their neighbourhood a striking 9.9 out of 10. Safety, sense of community, green spaces and amenities all score a 10. Resident Veronique writes: "Friendly neighbourhood, looks out for each other, a chat or a beer is always welcome." She mentions the active neighbourhood committee that regularly organises a neighbourhood barbecue or bouncy castles for the children, and the kickabout area and playground right on the doorstep. These are only two reviews, so take the perfect score with a pinch of salt, but the involvement that comes through is characteristic of Elburg.
In terms of amenities, Elburg is compact but complete. The shopping centre on Ledige Stede offers an Albert Heijn, Aldi and various specialist shops. There are several primary schools, including CBS De Wegwijzer and the Rehobothschool, and for secondary education there is the Nuborgh College. Sports clubs such as football club VVOG and tennis club De Maten are on the edge of the town. There is no shortage of green space: the Veluwemeer and the harbour are within cycling distance from every neighbourhood, and towards the northern rural area the agricultural landscape begins immediately. Accessibility is reasonable: the N309 connects Elburg with the A28 towards Amersfoort and Zwolle (both about 35 minutes). Elburg does not have its own train station; the nearest station is 't Harde about ten minutes away by car, with a direct Sprinter connection to Zwolle and Amersfoort. Bus line 100 operated by EBS runs through the centre towards Harderwijk and Kampen.
Which buyers is Elburg interesting for?
With an average purchase price around €547,000 and an entry price from about €360,000, buying a home in Elburg is not the cheapest option on the Veluwe. First-time buyers with a modal income of around €33,900, the local average, will struggle to finance a home on their own. For dual-income earners and those moving up the property ladder with equity, Elburg is quite accessible. Families form the largest group of households (1,985), and you can tell from the supply: many single-family homes with gardens. Seniors looking to downsize can sometimes find a smaller apartment in the Binnenstad or Vrijheid. Bear in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation fees. If you find the purchase prices too high, you can also look at rental properties in Elburg as an alternative.
Searching for a home in the fortified town of Elburg
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only can buy a home in Elburg, but also know what it's really like to live there. Feel free to compare with the supply in neighbouring Doornspijk or view all homes for sale in the municipality of Elburg. On the website of the municipality of Elburg you will find information about zoning plans and construction projects.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Elburg?
In the past year, the average purchase price in Elburg was €547,306. The cheapest home sold for €359,500, the most expensive for €1,050,000. The average living area was 139 m².
What is the WOZ value of homes in Elburg?
The average WOZ value in the Elburg district is €327,000. That is slightly lower than the municipal average of €345,000. The WOZ value partly determines your municipal taxes and may differ from the actual sale price.
Can I buy an apartment in Elburg?
The supply in Elburg mainly consists of single-family homes, but in the Binnenstad and around the centre, apartments occasionally come on the market. Supply is limited, so if you want to buy an apartment in Elburg, it is wise to set up a search alert so you are notified immediately.
What additional costs are there when buying a house in Elburg?
In addition to the purchase price, as a buyer you pay transfer tax (2% for an owner-occupied home), notary costs, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. Expect around 4-6% in buyer's costs on top of the purchase price.
How is the accessibility if you live in Elburg?
Elburg does not have its own train station, but station 't Harde is a ten-minute drive away with a direct connection to Zwolle and Amersfoort. Via the N309 you reach the A28 in a quarter of an hour. Bus line 100 connects Elburg with Harderwijk and Kampen.
Cosy neighbourhood, looks out for each other, a chat or a beer is always welcome. Accessibility in terms of shopping centre is also great. Our neighbourhood committee BC Hellenbeek regularly organises something like a neighbourhood BBQ or bouncy castles for the children. Playground and football pitch right on the doorstep, also supervised to ensure no loitering youth or animals are there. In short, a decent neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly neighbourhood committee that looks out for each other and cares about each other. Borrowing something or needing help is no problem at all on our street. Also a lovely football pitch and playground right on our doorstep.
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