Homes for sale in Kimswerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

House prices and market figures for Kimswerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

The owner-occupied market in Kimswerd is pronounced: around 80% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, giving this small Frisian terp village a strong ownership character. The average WOZ value is €247,000, which is noticeably lower than the average in the Bouwhoek (€262,000) and certainly lower than the municipality-wide average of Súdwest-Fryslân (€289,000). This makes Kimswerd relatively affordable within the municipality.

Over the past twelve months, five homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €326,000 and a range of €210,000 to €490,000. The latter figure shows that larger detached properties also change hands here. With an average sold living area of 112 m², this works out to a price per square metre of around €2,910. The supply consists almost exclusively of ground-floor homes, from terraced houses to detached farmhouse-style properties. Apartments are hardly found here. At the top of the page, you can see the current asking prices and selling times for the most recent situation.

Living in Kimswerd, Súdwest-Fryslân

Kimswerd is a terp village in the Frisian clay region, a few kilometres north of Bolsward. With around 425 inhabitants, it is a community where everyone knows each other. The village has no supermarket, no school and no shopping street, and that is precisely what many residents consciously choose here. The peace, the openness of the landscape and the feeling of a true village community are Kimswerd's strengths.

The built-up area consists largely of older homes, including characteristic Frisian farmhouses and smaller village houses along the Kerkstraat and around the Martinikerk. The church, which prominently stands on the terp, is the village's landmark. New-build homes are scarce here; the village has largely preserved its historical structure. If you are looking for a modern new-build home, you are in the wrong place, but if you love character and space, you will find plenty of it here.

For daily shopping, almost everyone drives to Witmarsum, which is a few minutes away. Witmarsum has a village supermarket, a primary school and a few other amenities. For a wider range, Bolsward is the designated town, reachable in about ten minutes by car. Bolsward has secondary schools, GPs, a pharmacy and a compact shopping centre. Sneek, as a regional centre, is about twenty minutes away by car and offers a full range of amenities including a hospital and extensive shopping options.

In terms of accessibility, Kimswerd is primarily a car place. There is a bus line towards Harlingen and Bolsward, but the frequency is limited. A car of your own is not a luxury here but a necessity. The connection to the A7 towards Sneek and Leeuwarden can be reached via Bolsward in a quarter of an hour. Cyclists can use quiet polder routes to surrounding villages, but for longer distances, the bike is less practical.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood page for Kimswerd, you can read what people specifically say about it. One resident describes it as: "You don't have any trouble with traffic or noise here, the children play outside and you know your neighbours. That's exactly why we came to live here." A critical note that often comes up is the limited amenities within walking distance and the dependence on the car. Compared to neighbouring villages like Witmarsum or Arum, Kimswerd is the smallest and quietest of the three, with fewer public amenities but also more village intimacy. The scattered houses around Kimswerd sometimes offer interesting country estates for those who really want to live on their own.

Does a home in Kimswerd suit you as a buyer?

Kimswerd mainly attracts people in the 45-plus age group, and this is visible in the data: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old. Movers who consciously choose peace and space, and seniors looking for a quieter life without the hustle and bustle of a city, generally feel at home here. Families with young children should bear in mind that the primary school and daily amenities are in a neighbouring village. First-time buyers find relatively few starter homes here, and the supply is limited, with only a handful of transactions per year. If you are considering renting, you can look at the rental homes in Kimswerd, although that supply is also small. As a buyer, be realistic about the limited supply: only a few homes are sold here each year, so both patience and quick action when something becomes available are needed.

What residents say about living in Kimswerd

Resident experiences in Kimswerd consistently revolve around the same themes: silence, a sense of community and the Frisian nature on your doorstep. Scores for liveability and safety are generally high, while amenities and accessibility pull down the lower scores. That is honest and consistent with the nature of the village. One resident writes: "Kimswerd is not a village for people who want everything around the corner, but if you are not dependent on that, it is wonderfully quiet and green here." All reviews, scores per category and more resident reactions can be found on the full overview page for Kimswerd.

Compare homes for sale around Kimswerd and in Súdwest-Fryslân

Are you unsure whether Kimswerd is the right choice, or do you want to explore the market more broadly? On Buurtje.nl, you will find property listings from more than 1,500 sources combined with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you can assess both the home and the neighbourhood at the same time. Also check the supply in the broader owner-occupied market of the Bouwhoek, compare with neighbouring villages like Pingjum or look at more urban alternatives such as Bolsward and Sneek. For the full municipal picture, you can view all homes for sale in Súdwest-Fryslân. More information about the municipality can also be found on the official website of Súdwest-Fryslân.