Homes for sale in Holtenbroek IV, Zwolle
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House prices and market figures Holtenbroek IV, Zwolle
The owner-occupied market in Holtenbroek IV is modest in size. Of the 1,695 homes in the neighbourhood, only 24% are owner-occupied, while 76% are rented, the majority of which through housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Holtenbroek IV limited: in the past twelve months, 23 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €312,304. Prices ranged from €219,000 to €459,000, with an average living area of 85 m². This works out at a price of approximately €3,675 per m².
The WOZ value in Holtenbroek IV is €218,000, which is noticeably lower than the district average of Holtenbroek (€239,000) and well below the municipal average of Zwolle (€344,000). This price difference reflects the character of the neighbourhood: many social rented homes, relatively simple buildings and a lower average income. For buyers who want to get a foothold in Zwolle but have a limited budget, Holtenbroek IV can therefore be interesting. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page.
Living in Holtenbroek IV, Zwolle
Holtenbroek IV is a post-war expansion neighbourhood on the northwest side of Zwolle, largely built in the 1960s and 1970s. The buildings consist mainly of porch flats, gallery flats and stacked apartments, interspersed with a few rows of single-family homes. It is a compact, functional neighbourhood without many architectural highlights, but with relatively a lot of green space between the building blocks. Residents therefore give green space the highest sub-score: 8.3 out of 10. Parks and gardens are present and give the neighbourhood an airy character despite the dense buildings.
The neighbourhood has a distinct social profile. The largest age group is 65-plus (835 people), and single-person households are dominant (1,015 of households). Only 26% of residents are married. The average income is €26,300, well below the Zwolle average. This translates into a neighbourhood that is socially diverse, but also vulnerable. The labour participation rate of 53% is low compared to the rest of the municipality.
For daily shopping you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Holtenbroek Shopping Centre, within walking distance, offers a supermarket, a pharmacy and various small shops. For a wider range, the city centre of Zwolle is easily accessible. By bike you can reach the city centre in about twenty minutes. By bus, there are lines via the Holtenbroekdijk towards Zwolle station, from where you have national connections. By car, you quickly join the A28, which connects Zwolle with Utrecht and Groningen. Accessibility therefore scores a 7.0 among residents, and facilities get an 8.0.
Yet there are clear concerns. On the neighbourhood page of Holtenbroek IV there is an overall score of 6.7 out of 10, based on resident reviews. The sub-scores for beauty (4.7) and community spirit (5.0) are notably low. Residents report problems with litter around the underground containers and a feeling of increasing decay. One reviewer writes: "A lot of rubbish outside container since underground container, therefore many mice and rats, everything dilapidated." Another resident states simply: "It is now going downhill fast." These are signals that you as a potential buyer should take seriously.
Compared to sister neighbourhoods, Holtenbroek IV has a somewhat more erratic profile. Holtenbroek I and Holtenbroek II have a different housing mix and partly higher WOZ values. Holtenbroek III has a similar structure. Anyone who wants to compare the district as a whole can find an overview on the page for owner-occupied homes in Holtenbroek. The municipality is working on liveability projects in the district; more information can be found on the website of the municipality of Zwolle.
Is an owner-occupied home in Holtenbroek IV for you?
Holtenbroek IV is particularly appealing if you are a starter or single person looking for an affordable owner-occupied home in Zwolle. The average purchase price of €312,304 is well below the municipal average, and the entry price of €219,000 makes the neighbourhood accessible for buyers with a limited budget. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood and want to buy will also find ground-floor apartments here. Families with children may experience the limited home size (average 85 m²) and the liveability problems as a barrier. Would you rather rent than buy? Then check out the rental homes in Holtenbroek IV, because the vast majority of the housing stock here is rented. Be aware of the limited supply of owner-occupied homes: only 23 homes were sold per year, so you need to be able to act quickly when something becomes available.
What residents say about Holtenbroek IV
The average resident score for Holtenbroek IV is 6.7 out of 10. Green space (8.3) and education (8.3) score best, and facilities (8.0) and accessibility (7.0) are also rated positively. Beauty (4.7) and community spirit (5.0) are the weakest points. One resident sums it up like this: "Was a bad neighbourhood in the past when I came here but is becoming worse again just like then." The reviews give an honest picture of a neighbourhood that has potential, but also faces challenges. Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood data on the information page of Holtenbroek IV.
Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Holtenbroek IV
Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find on other platforms. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. In addition to Holtenbroek IV, Assendorp and Wipstrik are popular alternatives for buyers in Zwolle, with a different character and generally higher prices. Those who want a more urban living environment can also look at Diezerpoort. Use the filters at the top of this page to search the current supply in Holtenbroek IV by price, area and energy label.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Holtenbroek IV?
In the past twelve months, 23 homes were sold in Holtenbroek IV, with an average purchase price of €312,304. Prices ranged from €219,000 to €459,000. The average living area was 85 m², resulting in a price of approximately €3,675 per m². Buying in Holtenbroek IV is therefore significantly cheaper than the average in the municipality of Zwolle.
What is the WOZ value in Holtenbroek IV?
The average WOZ value in Holtenbroek IV is €218,000. This is lower than the average for the Holtenbroek district as a whole (€239,000) and well below the municipal average of Zwolle (€344,000). The lower WOZ value reflects the housing mix in the neighbourhood, which largely consists of apartment blocks and social housing.
What is it like to live in Holtenbroek IV?
Holtenbroek IV is a post-war neighbourhood with plenty of greenery, porch flats and a diverse population. Residents appreciate the green spaces (8.3) and the proximity of schools and shops (8.0), but are critical of the neighbourhood's attractiveness (4.7) and sense of community (5.0). The overall resident score is 6.7 out of 10. There are signs of increasing liveability issues, such as litter and nuisance.
Is Holtenbroek IV suitable for first-time buyers looking to purchase a home?
For first-time buyers, Holtenbroek IV can be interesting due to the relatively low entry price: the cheapest sold home was €219,000. However, the supply of owner-occupied homes is limited, as only 24% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. First-time buyers should be prepared for a tight market and be able to decide quickly. Those who are unsure can also consider rental properties in the neighbourhood as a temporary option.
How accessible is Holtenbroek IV?
Residents rate accessibility at 7.0 out of 10. By bike, you can reach the centre of Zwolle in about twenty minutes. Bus routes via the Holtenbroekdijk connect the neighbourhood with Zwolle station, from where you have train connections to Utrecht, Groningen and the Zwolle area. By car, you can quickly join the A28, which runs towards Utrecht and Groningen.
What type of homes are for sale in Holtenbroek IV?
The housing supply in Holtenbroek IV mainly consists of apartments in porch and gallery flats, built in the 1960s and 1970s. There are also some single-family homes in the neighbourhood. The average sold area was 85 m², indicating relatively compact homes. Buying an apartment in Holtenbroek IV is therefore more realistic than finding a detached house.
How is safety and liveability in Holtenbroek IV?
Residents rate safety at 6.7 out of 10. Recent reviews express concern about increasing nuisance and decay, partly due to problems with waste containers and a feeling of reduced social control. The municipality of Zwolle is paying attention to liveability in Holtenbroek, but as a buyer it is wise to visit the neighbourhood at different times before making a decision.
- easily accessible, but still close to city centre - lot of green space - faces challenges concerning littering
Auto-translated to English by AIIs becoming truly criminal now
Auto-translated to English by AINon-Dutch people don't make it better, they think everything is allowed and possible, now police too often. A lot of rubbish outside the container since the underground container, which causes many mice and rats. Everything has deteriorated due to different cultures and because dealing happens right in apartments and streets.
Auto-translated to English by AIMaintenance of greenery is deteriorating a lot since the introduction of the new collection system, it's really getting dirtier and a lot of rubbish everywhere
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