Terraced houses for sale in Hellendoorn

Hellendoorn as a buying municipality: what that means for terraced houses

Hellendoorn is not a town you quickly forget once you drive around it. The rural area borders directly on the built-up area of Nijverdal, and it is precisely this mix of village character and ordinary terraced streets that makes terraced houses attractive to a broad group of buyers. First-time buyers, young families and movers who do not need a detached house but do want space: this is their market.

The municipality is owner-occupied dominant. Rental properties are relatively scarce, meaning that anyone who wants to live here almost always buys. This pushes demand towards the owner-occupied segment, and you can notice this in the speed at which homes disappear from the market. Current numbers and turnaround times can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Terraced houses form the middle segment in Hellendoorn. Not the cheapest option (that is apartments), not the most expensive (that is detached houses), but the category with the most supply and the most competition. Anyone who wants to act quickly must be well prepared.

What you need to know before buying a terraced house

A terraced house seems simple, but there are specific points of attention that occur more often with this type than with other house types.

• Shared walls, shared problems. With a terraced house you have neighbours on both sides. Damp problems, noise nuisance and deferred maintenance on the party wall are legally complex. Always have a structural survey carried out, even if the house looks good.
• Easements and joint ownership. Shared fences, paths or driveways may be recorded in the deed. Read the deed of transfer and the land registry carefully before making an offer.
• Energy label and insulation. Older terraced houses in Hellendoorn sometimes still have single glazing or uninsulated cavity walls. A poor energy label affects your monthly costs and your mortgage options. Banks are increasingly critical of this.
• Floor area and financing. Banks use internal rules of thumb for small homes. Below 40 m² financing becomes more difficult. Most terraced houses in Hellendoorn are well above that, but always check this with your mortgage advisor if in doubt.
• Respond quickly, but not blindly. In a tight market, the tendency is to bid quickly. Schedule the viewing as early as possible, but never skip the structural survey to be faster than other bidders.
• Turn on push notifications. New terraced houses in Hellendoorn are sometimes gone within days. The free Buurtje.nl app sends you a notification as soon as new listings appear that match your search. You can download it from the App Store or Google Play. The app is free.
• Parking. In older neighbourhoods in Nijverdal, parking is sometimes limited. Check whether the house has a driveway or garage, or what the parking situation on the street is. This is also taken into account by buyers when reselling.

Price level: what determines the value of a terraced house in Hellendoorn

Hellendoorn is in the middle segment of the Dutch owner-occupied market. This means that terraced houses here are relatively affordable compared to the Randstad, but the market has also tightened here in recent years. Exact prices change quickly; use the overview at the top of this page for current market data.

Factors that influence the price of a specific terraced house:

• Location within the municipality (Hellendoorn village versus Nijverdal)
• Energy label and state of maintenance
• Presence of a south- or west-facing back garden
• Extension or dormer window present
• Proximity to schools, shops and main roads

For a complete picture of the current owner-occupied housing supply in Hellendoorn you can filter the overview by type and price range.

Neighbourhoods where terraced houses can be found

Hellendoorn consists of several cores and neighbourhoods, each with its own character. Below are the neighbourhoods where terraced houses occur most often, including resident score.

• Wijk 01 Hellendoorn (8.8/10): The village itself. Quiet, green, many families. Terraced houses here are sought after and sell quickly. The neighbourhood scores highest in the municipality for liveability.
• Wijk 04 Nijverdal Oost (8.1/10): The more urban side of Nijverdal. Good amenities within walking distance, slightly more compact streets. Suitable for those who do not want to be too far from the centre.
• Wijk 03 Nijverdal West (7.4/10): More post-war buildings, larger plots in some streets. Slightly quieter than Oost, with its own shopping structure.
• Wijk 05 Buitengebied (7.4/10): You encounter fewer terraced houses here, but it is an option for those who value space and nature over urbanity. However, it is car-dependent for daily shopping.

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

Searching more broadly: terraced houses in the region

Hellendoorn has a limited supply. If you are flexible on location, it is worth looking in the region as well. Zwolle, as a larger city, has more turnover and therefore sometimes more choice, although the price level is generally higher. View the supply of terraced houses in Zwolle as comparison material. If you want to stay in Hellendoorn but are flexible in housing type, it is also worth looking at renting terraced houses in Hellendoorn as a temporary solution while you search.