Homes for sale in Kern Heikant, Hulst

House prices and market figures Kern Heikant, Hulst

Kern Heikant is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 87% of the 505 homes are owner-occupied, only 13% are rental properties. That immediately tells you something about the character of the neighbourhood: people buy here and stay. The average WOZ value is €357,000, which is slightly below the district average of Heikant (€363,000), but well above the municipal average of Hulst (€277,000). Kern Heikant is thus one of the more expensive parts of the municipality.

In the past twelve months, 23 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €462,783. The range runs from €255,000 to €750,000, indicating that both more modest homes and spacious detached houses come onto the market. With an average living area of 169 m², this works out to a price per square metre of approximately €2,738. That is on the higher side for Zeelandic Flanders, but the space you get is proportionate. The supply consists mainly of ground-floor family homes and detached houses; apartments are scarce here. Check the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status.

Living in Kern Heikant, Hulst

Kern Heikant is the built-up core of the district of the same name and feels like a quiet, green village that just happens to be called Hulst on your postal package. The neighbourhood was mainly built in the 1970s and 1980s, with a mix of semi-detached houses, detached houses and a limited number of terraced houses. The streets are spacious, gardens are large and parking in front of the door is the norm, not the exception.

Facilities are present but limited, as you would expect in a core of this size. For daily shopping, there are small shops in the core itself, but for a full supermarket you drive towards Hulst centre or Sint Jansteen. Children from the neighbourhood go to the primary school in the core or in surrounding villages. For sports, there is a local football club active, and the area is excellent for cycling and walking through the Zeelandic Flanders landscape. The proximity of the Belgian border also means that residents regularly cross the border for shopping or dining in, for example, Ghent or Antwerp.

In terms of accessibility, Kern Heikant is a car neighbourhood. A car of your own is almost indispensable: the nearest NS stations are Terneuzen or the Belgian stops towards Antwerp, and these are not within walking distance. Bus connections exist but are limited in frequency. Via the N290 and then the N61, you are on the motorway towards Terneuzen or the border crossing to Belgium within twenty minutes. Hulst centre itself is a few minutes' drive away.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and sense of community. One resident writes: "Heikant is just right: you live quietly, know your neighbours and are still quickly in Hulst or across the border." Criticisms that come up are the limited facilities in the core itself and the fact that you need the car for almost everything. Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood data on the Kern Heikant neighbourhood page.

Compared to the Buitengebied Heikant, the core is more compact and social in character, with short lines between neighbours. The broader district Heikant also includes that rural area, but the core has a distinct character of its own. Those who want more urban facilities also look at Sint Jansteen or the centre of Hulst.

Is a home for sale in Kern Heikant right for you?

The neighbourhood mainly appeals to families and middle-aged people: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but young families (25 to 45 years) also live here. The average purchase price of almost €463,000 makes Kern Heikant less accessible for first-time buyers without equity or own capital. Movers who seek space and peace in a green environment, and are willing to be dependent on the car, generally find what they are looking for here. However, be aware that supply is limited: with 23 sales in a year, the market is not large, and popular homes can be gone quickly. Those who want more flexibility can also look at the rental properties in Kern Heikant as an intermediate solution.

What residents say about Kern Heikant

Residents rate Kern Heikant positively, particularly in terms of peace, safety and the green environment. Points that score lower are the level of facilities and accessibility without a car. One resident sums it up aptly: "It is quiet, safe and green here. You just have to know that without a car you get nowhere." View all scores per category and read more experiences on the overview page of Kern Heikant, where resident reviews and neighbourhood data are combined.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Kern Heikant

On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Kern Heikant combined with resident reviews, neighbourhood scores and demographic data, brought together from more than 1,500 sources. This way you can not only compare homes, but also neighbourhoods. Also check the supply in the broader district via homes for sale in Heikant, or explore other parts of the municipality such as Clinge and Graauw. For a complete picture of the housing market in the municipality, also see the overview of homes for sale in Hulst. More general information about living and residing in the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Hulst.