Homes for sale in Harlingen
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Harlingen, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and find a home that truly suits you.
What does a home cost in Harlingen?
The owner-occupied market in Harlingen is affordable compared to many other places in the Netherlands, but prices have risen in recent years. The average purchase price over the past year was €400,287, with a range from €150,000 to €1,150,000. This means there are both affordable starter homes and more spacious detached houses. The WOZ value is €236,000, almost equal to the municipal average of €237,000. Of the more than 7,500 homes in Harlingen, 55% are owner-occupied and 45% are rental properties. The supply mainly consists of terraced houses and semi-detached homes, but in the Binnenstad you will also find monumental buildings and apartments. At the top of this page you will see the current supply with the most recent asking prices and selling times.
Living in Harlingen: harbour city with character and short lines
Harlingen is not an average Frisian town. It is a true harbour city, with a historic city centre full of warehouses, canals and narrow streets. The ferries to Terschelling and Vlieland depart from here, which creates liveliness in summer. At the same time, outside the tourist season it is a quiet, compact city where you can do everything by bike. On the neighbourhood page of Harlingen, residents give the area a 7.4 out of 10. Notably high scores are for education (8.5), safety (8.0) and housing (8.0). Accessibility scores a 7.8, while green space is the weakest point with a 4.8.
That low green score is confirmed by residents. Tessa writes: "Nice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest." That is true, because Harlingen is a compact city without a large park or forest within walking distance. However, you have the Wadden Sea and the dikes nearby for a refreshing walk. If you really want green space, you can look at the villages Midlum or Wijnaldum in the immediate vicinity, where it is more rural.
In terms of amenities, Harlingen has everything you need on a daily basis. There is an Aldi, Lidl and Albert Heijn. On the Voorstraat and surrounding streets there are small speciality shops and catering establishments. There are several primary schools, including CBS De Frissel and OBS De Lichtboei, and for secondary education there is RSG Simon Vestdijk. Sports club VV Zeerobben is the local football club, and there is a swimming pool on the Rozengracht. Accessibility is good by Frisian standards: Harlingen has two train stations, Harlingen and Harlingen Haven, with a direct connection to Leeuwarden in about 25 minutes. Via the N31 you are quickly on the A31 towards Leeuwarden or Zurich. For more information about municipal plans and permits, you can visit the website of the municipality of Harlingen. The neighbourhoods differ considerably. In Oosterpark and Plan-Zuid there are many post-war family homes, while the Trebolbuurt is newer. The social cohesion varies per street. Resident Margriet notes that people "do not live very involved with each other" and that there is "hardly any contact", while others mention the cosiness. To be honest, that is typical for a city of this size: it depends heavily on your direct neighbours.
For which buyers is Harlingen a good choice?
With an average purchase price around €400,000 and homes from €150,000, buying a home in Harlingen is achievable for starters, especially if you look at apartments or smaller terraced houses. Buying an apartment in Harlingen can already be under €200,000. Families will find good schools and sufficient space here, and the 45-65 age group, with 4,235 residents, is the largest, indicating that movers and seniors feel at home here. However, do take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up to €5,000 to €10,000 extra. The supply is not huge, with 136 homes sold in a year, so be quick. If you prefer flexibility, also check out the rental properties in Harlingen.
Finding a home to buy in Harlingen with neighbourhood insights
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with real resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. View the scores per category, read what current residents think and compare with homes for sale in the entire municipality of Harlingen. Curious about the wider region? Also check out the supply in municipality of Harlingen for a complete picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Harlingen?
The average purchase price in Harlingen over the past year was €400,287. Prices range from around €150,000 for a smaller apartment to €1,150,000 for the most expensive homes. The average WOZ value is €236,000.
What additional costs do I have when buying a home in Harlingen?
When buying a home in Harlingen, in addition to the purchase price, you also pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs, appraisal costs, and possibly advisory or mortgage costs. Expect around €5,000 to €10,000 in additional costs, depending on the purchase price.
Are there good schools in Harlingen?
Yes, Harlingen has several primary schools such as CBS De Frissel and OBS De Lichtboei. For secondary education, there is RSG Simon Vestdijk. Residents rate education an 8.5 out of 10, the highest sub-score in the resident assessment.
How is the accessibility if I buy a home in Harlingen?
Harlingen has two train stations with a direct connection to Leeuwarden in about 25 minutes. Via the N31 you quickly connect to the A31. The ferry to Terschelling and Vlieland departs from the harbour. Residents rate accessibility a 7.8.
Can I buy an affordable apartment in Harlingen?
Yes, entry-level prices in Harlingen start around €150,000, making buying an apartment in Harlingen feasible for first-time buyers. The average living area of sold homes is 142 m². In the city centre and post-war neighbourhoods, smaller homes and apartments are regularly available.
Fine neighbourhood, except there's a neighbour who hates everyone and every Saturday she gets booze and screams all night long.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy safe neighbourhood. Only little nature and no forest
Auto-translated to English by AINot very involved with each other, almost no contact, little knowledge of each other. There are enough schools and playgrounds here, you have enough facilities to suit your lifestyle, safe enough, fortunately little happens here. You can easily get to your home here. Too bad so much greenery is being removed. The hard driving, couldn't the streets be made one-way?
Auto-translated to English by AI5 min. walk from the centre. Shops nearby. Beach nearby.
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