Homes for sale in Lemmer, De Fryske Marren
View the current supply of homes for sale in Lemmer, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Compare prices and find a home that suits you.
What does a home cost in Lemmer?
Lemmer is a place where the owner-occupied market is firmly established: 65% of the more than 4,850 homes are owner-occupied, while 34% are rental properties. The average WOZ value is €309,000, slightly below the municipal average of €323,000 in De Fryske Marren. This means that relatively speaking, you are still slightly better off here than in some other villages in the municipality. Looking at actual transactions over the past year, the average purchase price is €490,493 for an average area of 138 m². The range is considerable: from €239,500 for a compact home to €1,295,000 for the largest detached houses or waterside properties. At the top of this page you will find the current listings with the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Lemmer: water sports, amenities and Frisian down-to-earthness
Lemmer is no ordinary Frisian village. It is a place with over 10,000 inhabitants on the IJsselmeer, where the lock, the marina and the Prinses Margrietkanaal define the streetscape. The atmosphere is down-to-earth but welcoming. On Buurtje.nl, Lemmer scores an 8.3 from residents, with notably high marks for safety (9.0), housing (9.5) and amenities (9.0). Resident Fimme describes it as "a cosy neighbourhood with plenty to do" and adds: "The people are very friendly and I don't feel threatened." On the neighbourhood page of Lemmer you can read all reviews and scores per category.
In terms of amenities, Lemmer is complete for a place of this size. There are several supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn and a Poiesz on the Straatweg. For daily shopping you don't need to leave the village. There are primary schools such as De Arke and It Klimmerblêd, and for secondary education young people travel to Joure or Heerenveen. Sports clubs are plentiful: football club Lemmer, water sports club WSVL and tennis club De Sânplaat. The municipality of De Fryske Marren regularly invests in sports facilities and the harbour area. What stands out in the reviews: the score for green space is the lowest at 6.0. Lemmer is more water than park, and if you are looking for extensive walking forests, you will have to take the car towards the Gaasterlan woods.
Accessibility scores an 8.5 among residents. Lemmer is located directly on the A6, meaning you can reach Heerenveen in about 25 minutes and Emmeloord in just over half an hour. Lemmer does not have a train station, but bus line 75 (Arriva) connects the village with Joure and Heerenveen. For commuters heading to the Randstad, the A6 towards Lelystad and beyond is the main route. The various neighbourhoods each have their own character: in the centre (Lemmer-Kom) you live close to shops and restaurants, while Lemmer-Noord and the western district offer more space and tranquillity. Those looking for a home with a view or waterside location often look at Lemmer-Zijlroede.
Is Lemmer right for you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price around €490,000, buying a home in Lemmer is not necessarily cheap, but the spread is wide. First-time buyers can still find apartments or terraced houses in the lower segment (from around €240,000), although supply there is limited and you need to act quickly. Families with children benefit from the good amenities and safe character. Seniors, the second-largest group here, appreciate the short distances and the full range of amenities. When buying, take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Overbidding also occurs in Lemmer, especially for waterside properties. If you prefer to rent first, check out the listings of rental properties in Lemmer. Buying a home in Lemmer therefore requires good preparation and a realistic budget.
Searching for owner-occupied homes in Lemmer and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only buy a home but also get to know the neighbourhood. Also check the supply in surrounding places such as Balk, Bantega or view all owner-occupied homes in De Fryske Marren for a broader picture of the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home in Lemmer?
The average purchase price in Lemmer over the past year was €490,493, with a range from €239,500 to €1,295,000. The average living area is 138 m². The WOZ value is €309,000, slightly below the municipal average of €323,000.
What costs are involved in buying a house in Lemmer?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs for the deed of transfer, valuation costs, and possibly advice and brokerage fees for your mortgage. For new-build homes, you pay no transfer tax but do pay VAT. Budget around 4-6% extra on top of the purchase price.
Is Lemmer suitable for buying an apartment?
In Lemmer, apartments are available, especially in and around the centre. The supply is more limited than for single-family homes, and prices in the lower segment start around €240,000. For first-time buyers, buying an apartment in Lemmer can be a good entry point.
How is the accessibility if you live in Lemmer?
Lemmer is directly on the A6, making Heerenveen reachable in about 25 minutes. There is no train station, but bus line 75 connects Lemmer with Joure and Heerenveen. For the Randstad, you drive via the A6 to Lelystad and beyond. Living in Lemmer is especially attractive if you have a car.
Are there good schools in Lemmer for families looking to buy a home?
Lemmer has several primary schools, including De Arke and It Klimmerblêd. For secondary education, children travel to Joure or Heerenveen, which is easily doable by bus. Residents rate education a 7.0 on Buurtje.nl. Families particularly appreciate the safety and level of amenities.
Well good, each to their own
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is an area with beautiful houses and not a lot of nature, but the people are very friendly and I don't feel threatened.
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