Homes for sale in Havendiep, Lelystad

What does a home in Havendiep cost?

Havendiep is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are owner-occupied: 67% of the more than 4,670 homes are owner-occupied, while 33% are rental properties. The average WOZ value is €339,000, slightly above the average for Lelystad (€326,000). Looking at actual transaction prices over the past year, the average is much higher: €496,182 for an average living area of 149 m². The range varies from around €335,000 for a more compact home to €838,000 for larger detached houses. That difference says a lot about the diversity in the neighbourhood. Here you will find terraced houses and semi-detached homes as well as larger plots towards the newer parts. At the top of this page you will always see the current sales listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Havendiep: involved neighbours, good buses and a few caveats

Havendiep scores a 6.4 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl based on resident reviews. That is not an exceptionally high score, and it fits the honest picture that residents paint. Accessibility stands out positively with an 8.5. Resident Nick Janki confirms this: "The bus runs every half hour to the station, from 05:30 to 23:59. The station is less than 10 minutes from the Schoener." Lelystad Centrum station offers direct Sprinter connections to Almere and Amsterdam, and via the A6 you are on the motorway within a quarter of an hour. Supermarkets and daily shopping are easily accessible by bike or car. In terms of community (7.0), residents note that people know each other, which is not a given in a city like Lelystad.

Yet there are clear points of concern. Resident Leonie Chin-A-Loi - de Berg gives the neighbourhood Grietenij a 5.7 and describes that "a lot of bicycles, scooters and the like disappear", partly due to the proximity of a large school campus with around 4,000 students. According to her, the arrival of new-build homes has come at the expense of a park, resulting in less green space. That explains the modest scores for green space (6.0) and beauty (5.0). The score for housing stands out as the lowest at 4.0: residents find the homes somewhat dated, especially in the older parts. Anyone considering buying a home here would do well to critically examine the state of maintenance. On the Havendiep neighbourhood page you will find all reviews and detailed neighbourhood data to form your own picture.

The neighbourhood is divided into several areas, each with its own character. In Schoener you benefit from the proximity of the station, while Landstrekenwijk Oost and De Meierij Kerspel offer a bit more peace. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood and the secondary school campus is within cycling distance. Sports facilities are available, including football fields and a sports hall. Via the Lelystad municipality website you will find up-to-date information on neighbourhood developments and zoning plans that may affect your purchase.

Does Havendiep suit you as a buyer?

With an average household income of €35,900 and a large proportion of families with children (the largest household group), Havendiep mainly attracts movers and young families looking for space. Buying an apartment in Havendiep is possible at the lower end of the market, but the supply largely consists of single-family homes. First-time buyers should take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Also keep in mind that older homes may involve renovation costs, given the low housing score. If buying is not yet an option, also check out the rental properties in Havendiep as an interim solution. Be honest about your budget: the entry price of €335,000 is realistic, but popular homes sell quickly.

Searching for homes for sale in Havendiep and surrounding areas

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Want to compare? Then also check out the supply in Waterwijk-Landerijen, Boswijk or view all homes for sale in Lelystad for a complete overview.