Homes for sale in Kern Lewedorp, Borsele
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Kern Lewedorp and view neighbourhood data, resident scores and market figures to determine if this neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures for Kern Lewedorp, Borsele
The owner-occupied market in Kern Lewedorp is pronounced: over 73% of the approximately 630 homes are owner-occupied, making this village a strongly buyer-oriented neighbourhood. The average WOZ value is €259,000, which is noticeably lower than the district average of Lewedorp (€287,000) and the municipal average of Borsele (€295,000). This difference could be interesting for buyers looking in the region but not wanting to pay top dollar.
In the past twelve months, nine homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €440,333. Prices ranged from €239,000 to €639,000, indicating that the supply is diverse: from modest terraced houses to larger detached homes. The average living area was 149 m², which works out at a price of around €2,955 per square metre. The supply consists mainly of ground-floor family homes; apartments are rare in this village environment. For current asking prices and the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Kern Lewedorp, Borsele
Kern Lewedorp is a small Zeeland village with a distinct character: quiet, green and close-knit. With 1,380 residents and a housing stock of around 630 homes, this is not an anonymous commuter neighbourhood, but a place where people know each other. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, and almost 43% of households are married. That characterises the neighbourhood: it is not a typical starter neighbourhood, but an environment that appeals to many families and movers seeking peace and space.
The homes are largely ground-floor, with a mix of post-war buildings and later extensions. Parallelweg is one of the best-known streets in the village, but also one of the most talked about: residents experience nuisance from through traffic and heavy agricultural traffic that causes vibrations. That is not a detail to overlook if you are considering buying a home on that street.
In terms of amenities, Kern Lewedorp is modest. There is no supermarket in the village itself; for daily shopping you have to rely on neighbouring places such as 's-Heerenhoek or Goes. Primary education is limited in the immediate vicinity; parents usually drive to a neighbouring village. For sports, the area offers opportunities for cycling and walking routes through the Zeeland landscape, but organised sports clubs are not located in the village itself.
Accessibility by public transport scores low: residents give accessibility a 4 out of 10, and that is fair. There is no train station nearby; the nearest train stations are Goes and Middelburg. Bus connections exist but are limited in frequency. By car, the situation is better: via provincial roads you can be in Goes in a quarter of an hour and on the A58 towards Bergen op Zoom or Middelburg in about forty minutes.
What residents do appreciate are the beauty of the surroundings (9 out of 10), the greenery (8 out of 10) and the sense of community (8 out of 10). Bart, a resident, describes it aptly: "Quiet, apart from the noisy café, the cars driving too fast and agricultural traffic." He gives the neighbourhood a 6.1, and specifically points out that the municipality does little about the traffic problems on Parallelweg. That is a real point of attention for anyone considering a home on that route.
Compared to Buitengebied Lewedorp, the core offers more village proximity and a more compact living environment. If you want to broaden the comparison, you can also look at the supply in the wider Lewedorp district, where WOZ values and incomes are slightly higher. More neighbourhood information, resident reviews and district data can be found on the neighbourhood main page of Kern Lewedorp.
Does a home for sale in Kern Lewedorp suit you?
Kern Lewedorp best suits buyers who consciously choose peace, space and a close-knit village life, and who are willing to drive for daily amenities. Movers and families with school-age children who already have a car in the household usually feel at home here. Seniors who value a quiet living environment and an involved community can also fit in well here, provided mobility is not an issue.
Starters who depend on public transport or need amenities within walking distance will feel less at home here. The supply of homes for sale in Kern Lewedorp is limited, and with nine transactions in the past year, the market is tight. Acting quickly is important. If you want more flexibility, you can also look at rental homes in Kern Lewedorp as an alternative or stepping stone.
What residents say about Kern Lewedorp
The neighbourhood receives an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, based on resident reviews. The outliers are clear: beauty (9/10) and sense of community (8/10) are highly valued, while amenities (2/10) and accessibility (4/10) are the pain points. Bart writes: "In itself a good neighbourhood, however, the municipality refuses to do anything about the through traffic driving too fast, and the heavy traffic that causes vibrations to the houses on Parallelweg." That is a signal that should be taken seriously when viewing homes on that street. All reviews and sub-scores can be found on the Kern Lewedorp page.
Compare homes for sale in and around Kern Lewedorp
Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources and adds neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also understand what it means to live there. Want to explore the supply more broadly? Then check out homes for sale in Lewedorp or the full overview of homes for sale in Borsele. Other villages in the municipality worth comparing are Baarland, Driewegen and Ellewoutsdijk. For general information about living and life in the municipality, you can also visit the website of Borsele municipality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Kern Lewedorp?
In the past twelve months, nine homes were sold in Kern Lewedorp, with an average purchase price of €440,333. Prices ranged from €239,000 to €639,000. The average living area was 149 m², resulting in a price of approximately €2,955 per square metre. Supply is limited, so acting quickly is advisable if you want to buy a home in Kern Lewedorp.
What is the WOZ value in Kern Lewedorp?
The average WOZ value in Kern Lewedorp is €259,000. This is lower than the average for the Lewedorp district (€287,000) and the Borsele municipality average (€295,000). For buyers looking in the region, Kern Lewedorp can therefore offer a more affordable entry point, although actual sale prices say more about market value than the WOZ value.
What is it like to live in Kern Lewedorp?
Kern Lewedorp is a quiet, green Zeeland village with a strong sense of community. Residents appreciate the beauty of the surroundings and social cohesion, but are critical of the lack of amenities and accessibility by public transport. The neighbourhood receives a resident score of 6.1 out of 10. Traffic nuisance on Parallelweg is experienced by residents as a persistent problem.
Is Kern Lewedorp suitable for families with children?
Kern Lewedorp can be attractive for families seeking peace and space and who have their own transport. The homes are predominantly ground-based and have an average living area of 149 m². Primary schools and sports clubs are not located in the village itself, so driving is necessary. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years, giving an indication of the typical resident.
How accessible is Kern Lewedorp?
Accessibility by public transport is limited; residents give this a 4 out of 10. There is no train station in the village; the nearest are Goes and Middelburg. Bus connections exist but with low frequency. By car, the situation is better: Goes can be reached in about fifteen minutes and the A58 towards Bergen op Zoom or Middelburg is within forty minutes.
What types of homes are for sale in Kern Lewedorp?
The supply in Kern Lewedorp consists almost exclusively of ground-based single-family homes, such as terraced houses, semi-detached houses and detached houses. Buying apartments in Kern Lewedorp is hardly an option; this type of home is rare in this village environment. The buildings largely date from the post-war period with later extensions. The average living area of sold homes in the past year was 149 m².
Is there traffic nuisance in Kern Lewedorp?
Residents report nuisance from through traffic and heavy agricultural traffic, particularly on Parallelweg. Vibrations in homes along this route are a recurring complaint. Resident Bart indicates that the municipality takes little action on this. If you are considering buying a home in Kern Lewedorp on or near Parallelweg, it is wise to take this point into account during your viewing and possibly a structural survey.
In itself a good neighbourhood, however, the municipality refuses to do anything about the speeding through traffic and the heavy traffic that causes vibrations in the houses on Parallelweg.
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