End-of-terrace houses for sale in Emmen

End-terrace houses in Emmen: what characterises the supply

Emmen is one of the larger cities in the north, with a housing market that is reasonably balanced compared to the Randstad. Yet even here, you notice that end-terrace houses sell faster than mid-terrace ones. The type attracts a broad target group: families who want a side driveway, people working from home who need space, and buyers who simply want more light. The supply is largely in the mid-range segment. Current numbers and price trends can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Emmen has relatively many post-war expansion neighbourhoods with terraced houses, and it is precisely in those neighbourhoods that end-terrace houses are the most sought-after variant. That means: limited supply relative to demand, and buyers who need to act quickly.

What you need to know before buying an end-terrace house

End-terrace houses have specific points of attention that do not apply to a mid-terrace house. Keep the following in mind during your search:

• Side wall and maintenance. An end-terrace house has an extra external wall. Always ask about the condition of the cavity wall and the insulation of the side wall. Poorly insulated side walls are a common problem in older Emmer neighbourhoods.
• Boundary and side strip. The strip of land next to the house is sometimes owned, sometimes leasehold, sometimes municipal land that has been taken into use. Always have this investigated via the purchase deed and the land registry.
• Driveway and parking right. Not every side strip may simply be used as a driveway. Check whether a permit exists or whether the municipality has given permission.
• Insurance. End-terrace houses have more wall surface area and therefore higher rebuilding costs. Check that the buildings insurance matches this.
• Financing under 40m². Not relevant for end-terrace houses in Emmen (they are generally more spacious), but for completeness: banks are strict with properties under 40m². End-terrace houses rarely fall into this category.
• Respond quickly. End-terrace houses in Emmen are on the market for a shorter time on average than other types. Make sure your mortgage is already in order before you view.
• Use the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends push notifications as soon as a new end-terrace house listing that matches your filters comes in. This way you are the first to know. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Price level: what determines what you pay

End-terrace houses in Emmen generally fall into the mid-range segment. This makes the city more accessible than many other places in the Netherlands, but even here you pay a premium compared to a similar mid-terrace house on the same street. What further influences the price:

• Location in the neighbourhood (central or on the edge)
• Presence of a garage or driveway
• Condition of the side wall and roof
• Energy label (increasingly weighted by buyers)
• Garden orientation (south-facing side gardens are popular)

For current price ranges: see the overview at the top of this page. Want to view the broader supply? That is listed at all homes for sale in Emmen.

Neighbourhoods to watch when buying an end-terrace house in Emmen

Not every neighbourhood in Emmen is equally suitable, depending on what you are looking for. Residents give the following neighbourhoods high scores:

• Rietlanden (resident score 10.0/10): quiet residential area, lots of green, family-oriented. End-terrace houses here are popular and sell quickly.
• Emmen-Centrum Oost (resident score 10.0/10): close to the centre, good amenities within walking distance. Mixed supply of housing types.
• Barger-Compascuum (resident score 9.9/10): village character on the edge of the municipality. More space, lower market pressure than in the core.
• Nieuw-Weerdinge (resident score 9.8/10): small-scale, quiet, popular with people who consciously choose the rural area.
• Kern Emmen Noord (resident score 9.6/10): easily accessible, mix of older and newer buildings. Here you relatively often find end-terrace houses for sale.

More neighbourhood data and resident reviews per neighbourhood can be found on the overview page of Emmen.

Also look outside Emmen

Those who are flexible on location can expand their search area. In the region, Assen is the most logical step. The city is a short distance away and has its own supply of end-terrace houses in Assen in a similar price segment. Commuting between Assen and Emmen is easily done via the A28. It may be worth following both markets simultaneously, especially if supply in Emmen is temporarily tight.

Not sure yet if buying is the right time? The supply of end-terrace houses for rent in Emmen gives an idea of what is available as a temporary option. Buying an end-terrace house in Emmen requires preparation, but those who search well-informed significantly increase their chances.