Homes for sale in Exloo Buitengebied, Borger-Odoorn

House prices and market figures Exloo Buitengebied, Borger-Odoorn

Exloo Buitengebied is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 89% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, only 11% is rented. This translates into a stable, mature market with relatively little turnover. The average WOZ value is €440,000, which is clearly above the district average of Exloo (€371,000) and well above the municipal average of Borger-Odoorn (€297,000). That difference is no coincidence: the rural area consists mainly of larger, detached houses on bigger plots, which structurally pushes up valuations.

Over the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €496,500. The range ran from €375,000 to €739,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and substantial farmhouses or villas changed hands. With an average living area of 113 m², this works out at around €4,394 per square metre. That is on the high side for the municipality, but logical given the type of homes that dominate here. Supply is limited and changes regularly; check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Exloo Buitengebied, Borger-Odoorn

Anyone looking for a home to buy here is consciously seeking space. Exloo Buitengebied is not a compact residential area with terraced houses and a supermarket around the corner, but a scattered community of farmhouses, former agricultural holdings and detached homes along the essen landscapes and heathlands of the Drenthe plateau. The development is sparse, the plots large and the silence striking. On a clear evening, you can see far.

The housing stock consists overwhelmingly of larger, ground-based homes. Buying an apartment in Exloo Buitengebied is effectively not an option: you won't find that type of home here. Anyone wanting to buy a home in Exloo Buitengebied is more likely to think of a characteristic farmhouse, a renovated stolp farmhouse or a detached home with garden and outbuildings. Part of the supply dates from the first half of the twentieth century or earlier, but newer homes have also been built on former agricultural sites.

Amenities are found in the neighbouring village of Exloo itself, within cycling distance. There you will find a primary school, a village hall and limited daily amenities. For a supermarket, GP or secondary school, you drive to Borger or Emmen. Emmen is the nearest city with a full range of amenities, about twenty to twenty-five minutes' drive via the N34. There is no train station in the immediate vicinity; the nearest train stations are in Emmen and Coevorden. The neighbourhood is therefore almost entirely car-dependent, and that suits the residents: the labour participation rate is 65% and the average income (€37,500) is above the municipal average.

The age structure says something about the character of the neighbourhood. The largest group of residents falls in the 45 to 65 age category. They are predominantly people who consciously chose this rural living, not people who ended up here by accident. Single-person households are the most common type, which is striking for a rural area, but may be linked to agricultural succession or people who consciously chose peace after a divorce or retirement.

Residents appreciate the peace, the space and the sense of privacy that you don't find in a denser village centre. On the neighbourhood main page of Exloo Buitengebied you will find the full resident reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "You really have your own place here. No neighbours breathing down your neck, just space to breathe." Criticisms usually concern the distance to amenities and the fact that you can't do much without a car. That is honest and realistic: this is not a neighbourhood for someone who cycles to the baker's every day.

Compared to the other neighbourhoods in the district, Exloo Buitengebied has a clear character of its own. Oud Exloo has a more village-like character with older ribbon development, while Noorderesch and Westeresch are more compact residential areas. Those who really want to live in the countryside choose the rural area. Those seeking more community are better off looking at the village centre.

Who is a home to buy in Exloo Buitengebied interesting for?

Buying in Exloo Buitengebied is reserved for a specific buyer. Upsizers and middle-aged people who prioritise space and peace over urban proximity generally feel most at home here. The average purchase price of almost €497,000 makes this not a starter neighbourhood: with current mortgage standards, you need a solid income or equity. Starters who still want to buy in the region are better off looking at the broader purchase market in Borger-Odoorn or at neighbourhoods such as Valthe or Valthermond. Supply here is scarce and variable; if you want to buy quickly, it is wise to set up alerts. For those considering renting as an intermediate step: there are rental homes in Exloo Buitengebied, but supply is very limited given the high owner-occupancy rate of 89%.

What residents say about Exloo Buitengebied

Residents rate Exloo Buitengebied on Buurtje.nl across several categories, including peace, greenery, safety and social atmosphere. The scores and the full overview of reviews can be found on the neighbourhood page. Peace and nature consistently score high; the distance to amenities and the lack of public transport are most often cited as drawbacks. One resident put it aptly: "It's wonderfully quiet here, but you have to be able to handle having to drive for everything." That honest picture is exactly what helps determine whether this neighbourhood suits you.

Compare homes for sale in and around Exloo Buitengebied

Buurtje.nl brings together the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find on other platforms. This way, you can not only filter by price or size, but also see how residents rate the neighbourhood before you schedule a viewing. Compare Exloo Buitengebied with the homes for sale in the Exloo district as a whole, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Westdorp and Zandberg. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of Borger-Odoorn municipality.