Homes for sale in Lauwersmeer, Het Hogeland

House prices and market figures in Lauwersmeer, Het Hogeland

Lauwersmeer is a neighbourhood where almost everyone owns their home: as many as 93% of the 57 homes are owner-occupied, only 7% are rented out. The average WOZ value is €310,000, which is significantly higher than the average in the district Ulrum (€208,000) and the municipality Het Hogeland (€251,000). That difference says a lot about the type of homes here: you mainly find detached and semi-detached houses on spacious plots, fitting the rural character around the Lauwersmeer.

In the past twelve months, 12 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €253,875. The range ran from €180,000 to €399,000, with an average floor area of 82 m². That works out to around €3,096 per square metre. Buying apartments in Lauwersmeer is hardly possible; the supply consists almost exclusively of ground-based homes. Check the overview at the top of this page for the current state of supply and the average asking price.

Living in Lauwersmeer: nature, peace and space by the water

Lauwersmeer is not an ordinary residential neighbourhood. The area lies directly adjacent to the Lauwersmeergebied, a national park with vast nature, bird-rich reedlands and open water. The buildings are scattered and largely consist of detached houses, holiday homes and former farms. It is quiet here; the nearest neighbours are sometimes hundreds of metres away. Anyone buying a home here consciously chooses a life in the countryside of North Groningen.

The neighbourhood has only 145 residents, more than half of whom are over 65. That makes Lauwersmeer a quiet, ageing community where you encounter few young families. Only 5 children under 15 live here, and there are no young people between 15 and 25. The majority of households consist of couples without children. Nearly 59% are married. The average income per resident (€26,407) is below the municipal average of €32,200, which is partly related to the high proportion of pensioners.

Facilities are scarce in the immediate vicinity. For daily groceries, a GP or a school, you need to go to Zoutkamp (about 5 minutes by car) or to the village of Ulrum. In Zoutkamp you will find a small supermarket, primary school and the well-known fish auction. For more extensive shopping or secondary education, you drive to Leens or Winsum. Public transport is limited: bus connections are not frequent and there is no train station. The nearest train stations are Winsum and Groningen-Noord. By car, via the N361, you can reach the city of Groningen in about 35 minutes. A car of your own here is not a luxury but a necessity.

What residents do appreciate is the unspoilt nature. The Lauwersmeergebied offers walking and cycling paths, bird hides and water sports opportunities. The harbour of Lauwersoog, a short distance away, is the departure point for the ferry to Schiermonnikoog. If you love fishing, sailing or simply endless skies, you are in the right place. "You wake up here every morning to bird sounds instead of traffic," writes one resident. You can read more resident experiences on the neighbourhood page of Lauwersmeer, where reviews and neighbourhood scores per category are listed.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Vierhuizen and Houwerzijl, Lauwersmeer is even more remote. If you are looking for a bit more activity but want to stay in the same region, you can also look at the supply in the district Ulrum or further away in Leens.

Is a home for sale in Lauwersmeer something for you?

Lauwersmeer mainly attracts active retirees, nature lovers and people who consciously choose distance from the hustle and bustle. With 75 of the 145 residents over 65, it is clearly a neighbourhood for the second half of life or for those looking for a quiet second home. Starters and young families will find little connection here: no schools, no playgrounds, no peers in the area. Buying a home in Lauwersmeer also means accepting that you will take the car for everything. Keep in mind that the limited supply (57 homes in total) means that sometimes months go by with little for sale. Looking for a more affordable alternative or flexibility? Then also check the rental homes in Lauwersmeer, although the supply there is even smaller.

What residents say about Lauwersmeer

On the review page of Lauwersmeer, residents share their experiences. Peace and nature consistently score high, while accessibility and facilities receive the lowest ratings. "Anyone who comes to live here must love silence, otherwise you will go crazy," one resident sums it up. That honest picture fits a neighbourhood that is not suitable for everyone, but for the right person is just right. View all reviews and sub-scores on the neighbourhood page.

Compare homes for sale around the Lauwersmeer

On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data. This way you not only see what is for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood really suits you. Compare the supply in Lauwersmeer with homes in the entire municipality of Het Hogeland, or specifically check what is available in neighbourhoods such as Buitengebied Ulrum and the district Kloosterburen. More information about living and life in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Het Hogeland.