1 home for sale in neighbourhood Lies, Terschelling

House prices and market figures Lies, Terschelling

The owner-occupied market in Lies is compact and exclusive. With 69 homes in total and an owner-occupancy rate of 86%, this is a neighbourhood where owners set the tone. Rental properties are scarce: 13% of the housing stock is owned by private landlords, with no social housing at all.

The average WOZ value in Lies is €560,000, slightly below the district average of €567,000 but well above the municipal average for Terschelling of €426,000. That difference says something about the character of this part of the island: Lies attracts buyers who consciously choose peace and space, and who are willing to pay a premium for it.

In the past twelve months, 6 homes have been sold, with an average purchase price of €982,500. Prices ranged from €695,000 to €1,100,000. With an average living area of 179 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €5,490. These are predominantly detached homes and characteristic island farmhouses. At the top of this page, you can view the current asking prices and selling times of the current listings.

Living in Lies, Terschelling

Lies is one of the smallest and most remote villages on Terschelling, and that is precisely why people consciously choose it. The village has around 130 inhabitants and consists of a handful of streets with detached homes, former farmhouses and plots bordering the dunes and the polder landscape behind. There is no shopping street, no corner café and no busy through road. What there is: silence, space and a strong sense of community.

The buildings in Lies largely date from different periods, from old Wadden farmhouses to twentieth-century homes. Many properties have been renovated and modernised but have retained their original appearance. Buying terraced houses or apartments in Lies is virtually impossible; the supply consists almost exclusively of detached homes on their own land.

There are no amenities in the village itself. For daily shopping, residents drive to Midsland or West-Terschelling, a few minutes' cycle or a quarter of an hour's drive away respectively. In Midsland you will find a supermarket, a GP and primary schools. West-Terschelling has the ferry port, a wider range of shops and the centre of island life. Children from Lies usually attend primary school in one of the larger centres.

The accessibility of Lies is island-like in nature. The bicycle is the primary means of transport for many residents, and the Connexxion bus service runs along the main road past the village towards West-Terschelling and Formerum. The island is accessible by ferry from Harlingen; the crossing takes about 45 minutes with the fast boat or two hours with the regular ferry. For those who need to travel to the mainland daily, Lies is not a practical choice. For those who consider the island their home base, the location is actually an asset.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace and nature on their doorstep. On the neighbourhood page of Lies, residents share comments such as: "You literally live here at the edge of the world, and that feels like freedom." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited amenities and dependence on the ferry in bad weather. These are real points for anyone considering buying a home here.

Compared to Verspreide huizen Lies-Zuid, the neighbouring area, Lies is slightly more compact and has a recognisable village core. Those seeking more island life with slightly more amenities might also look at Midsland or West-Terschelling. The atmosphere differs significantly: West-Terschelling is the lively centre of the island, while Lies deliberately remains on the quiet side.

The age structure of Lies shows that the neighbourhood is mainly inhabited by people between 45 and 65, followed by those aged 65 and over. Young families and first-time buyers are scarce. More than half of households are married and live without children at home. That fits the picture of a neighbourhood where people consciously choose a quieter phase of life, often as a second home or as a permanent residence after a working life elsewhere.

For whom is buying a home in Lies a good choice?

Lies mainly appeals to people seeking peace, nature and a small-scale living environment, and who are not dependent on daily amenities within walking distance. These are often people in their fifties, those who work remotely or retirees who have known the island longer as a holiday destination. First-time buyers and young families will find it difficult here: prices start at €695,000 and there is hardly any supply. Overbidding is not uncommon in the scarce sales. Those who want more flexibility in terms of budget or property type can also explore the broader housing market in the Lies district or look at Hoorn and Formerum as alternatives elsewhere on the island.

What residents say about Lies

Lies scores highly with residents on peace, greenery and the atmosphere of the neighbourhood. Some residents are less enthusiastic about the limited amenities and accessibility in the winter months. One resident put it aptly: "Lies is not a village for people in a hurry. But if you know what you're choosing, it's unrivalled." View all reviews, scores per category and neighbourhood data on the overview page of Lies.

Comparing homes for sale in Lies with other parts of Terschelling

Buurtje.nl bundles listings from more than 1,500 sources and combines them with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Lies with other neighbourhoods and districts on the island: view all homes for sale in Terschelling, explore the listings in Midsland or read more about the municipality via the Terschelling page. The municipality also has its own website with information about living and permits at terschelling.nl.