Homes for sale in Essenpas, Lingewaard

House prices and market figures for Essenpas, Lingewaard

Owner-occupied homes in Essenpas are clearly in demand. Over the past twelve months, thirteen homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €563,462, with a range of €450,000 to €625,000. With an average living area of 143 m², this works out at a price per square metre of approximately €3,940. That is significantly higher than the municipal average for Lingewaard, but fits the character of the neighbourhood: a predominantly owner-occupied district with 89% owner-occupied homes and only 11% rental properties.

The WOZ value in Essenpas is €437,000. By comparison, in the district of Bemmel as a whole it is €394,000, and the municipal average for Lingewaard stands at €372,000. This makes Essenpas one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in the municipality. The supply mainly consists of larger single-family homes, including detached houses and semi-detached houses. Apartments are hardly available. For current asking prices and the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Essenpas, Lingewaard

Essenpas is a quiet residential neighbourhood on the edge of Bemmel, recognisable by its spacious plots, wide streets with parking space in front of the door, and a predominantly green streetscape. The buildings largely date from the 1980s and 1990s: solid semi-detached houses and detached houses with gardens, here and there interspersed with newer infills. It is not a neighbourhood with a busy shopping centre or a bustling village square, but that is precisely what many residents appreciate. Peace and space are the major assets.

For daily shopping, you can quickly drive or cycle to the centre of Bemmel, where there is a supermarket, a bakery and a few other shops. Primary schools in Bemmel are within cycling distance for children, and for secondary education, Elst is the nearest option with several school types. Sports clubs in and around Bemmel offer football, tennis and other sports, and the area is ideal for cycling and walking along the dykes and the Ooijpolder.

Accessibility by car is good. Via the N839 you quickly reach the A15 towards Nijmegen or the BetuweRoute. Nijmegen is about ten to fifteen minutes' drive away. Public transport is modest: there are bus routes through Bemmel that connect to Nijmegen Central, but those dependent on public transport must allow for longer travel times. Cycling to the station in Elst or Nijmegen is a realistic option for most residents.

The population structure of Essenpas says a lot about the atmosphere: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, and families with children are the most common household type. You notice this in the neighbourhood: it is quiet during the day, children play in the street and neighbours know each other. Residents describe Essenpas as a neighbourhood where you have space without feeling far from everything. On the main neighbourhood page for Essenpas you will find resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data that further colour this picture.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods, Essenpas has a quieter and more established character than, for example, Centrum Bemmel, where there are more amenities but also more traffic. Plakse Wei and Het Hoog are other neighbourhoods in the district with a similar living environment, but sometimes with a different range of housing types and price brackets. For a broader comparison, you can also look at owner-occupied homes in Bemmel as a whole.

For whom is a home in Essenpas a good choice?

Essenpas mainly appeals to movers and families looking for space, wanting a garden and not dependent on public transport. The average purchase price of over €563,000 makes it difficult for first-time buyers, and the limited supply of thirteen transactions in a year means you have to act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding is not uncommon in this price range. Seniors looking to downsize will find fewer ground-floor options here. Those unsure whether buying is the right time can also look at rental properties in Essenpas as an intermediate solution. For a broader picture of the region, it is worth exploring owner-occupied homes in Lingewaard as well.

What residents say about Essenpas

Residents particularly appreciate Essenpas for its peace, space and green surroundings. Scores for safety and liveability are consistently above the municipal average. One resident describes it as follows: "It is quiet here, you know your neighbours and the children can play outside safely. But for a night out, you really have to take the car." The latter, the dependence on the car for going out and larger shopping trips, is the most frequently heard criticism. On the Essenpas page you can read all the ratings per category and see how the neighbourhood scores on safety, amenities and green space, among other things.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Essenpas

Buurtje.nl brings together supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and up-to-date neighbourhood data that you won't find on other platforms. This allows you to compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. Besides Essenpas, Klaverkamp-Klein Rome and Boswei are interesting neighbourhoods to look at within the same district. For a bigger step, you can also explore the districts of Huissen or Gendt. The municipality of Lingewaard offers more information about living and life in the region via lingewaard.nl.