Homes for sale in Lijnbaan, Dordrecht

House prices and market figures Lijnbaan, Dordrecht

The owner-occupied market in Lijnbaan is small but active. Of the 562 homes in the neighbourhood, only 31% are owner-occupied; the rest are rented, largely by housing associations. This makes the supply of owner-occupied homes in Lijnbaan limited: in the past twelve months, seven homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €425,571. Prices ranged from €320,000 to €650,000, with an average living area of 98 m². That works out to approximately €4,342 per square metre.

The WOZ value in Lijnbaan is €272,000, which is clearly lower than the average in the district Noordflank (€319,000) and also below the Dordrecht average of €296,000. This difference lies in the housing stock: Lijnbaan has relatively many housing association homes and smaller units. However, the actual realised sale prices are significantly higher than the WOZ value suggests, indicating demand from buyers who know how to find the neighbourhood. See the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page for the most recent situation.

Living in Lijnbaan, Dordrecht

Lijnbaan is a quiet residential neighbourhood in the northwestern part of Dordrecht, part of the Noordflank district. The neighbourhood has a down-to-earth, everyday character: no striking architecture or trendy hotspots, but a stable, mixed living environment where people have lived comfortably for years. The buildings largely consist of porch flats and terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s, with a strong presence of housing association homes. This also explains why more than half of the homes are owned by a housing association.

The residents are diverse: young adults, families and people in their fifties live side by side. The largest group is between 25 and 45 years old, but the 45-to-65-year-olds are also well represented. Single-person households are the most common household type, which fits the share of smaller homes in the neighbourhood.

In terms of amenities, Lijnbaan is reasonably self-sufficient for daily shopping. The Sterrenburg shopping centre is within cycling distance and offers a supermarket, pharmacy and various shops. For a larger selection, Dordrecht city centre is easily accessible, about ten minutes by bike. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity, making the neighbourhood suitable for families with young children. Park Merwestein, a green recreational area on the edge of the district, offers space for walking and relaxation.

Accessibility is good. By bike you are quickly in the centre of Dordrecht. Motorists have a direct connection to Rotterdam and Breda via the Laan der Verenigde Naties and the A16 junction. Qbuzz bus lines connect Lijnbaan with Dordrecht central station, from where intercity trains run to Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague.

Residents rate the neighbourhood remarkably positively: on the neighbourhood page of Lijnbaan there is an average score of 9.5 out of 10. Resident Huseyin writes: "Quiet neighbourhood, nice neighbours. Always cosy, occasionally small children have some arguments, but otherwise it's a fine environment." This picture is reflected in the sub-scores: safety, accessibility, community and education all score a 10. Only amenities scores slightly lower with an 8, which ties in with the fact that the shopping offer directly in the neighbourhood is limited.

Compared to sister neighbourhoods in Noordflank, Lijnbaan has a quieter and more subdued character. Stadswerven, for example, is much more in development, with new-build projects and a different target group. Bleijenhoek and Merwestein-Noord are more similar in atmosphere to Lijnbaan, but each has its own housing mix. Those who want to know more about the broader supply in the district can visit the page for owner-occupied homes in Noordflank.

Who is a home in Lijnbaan interesting for?

Lijnbaan mainly appeals to first-time buyers and small families looking for an affordable owner-occupied home in Dordrecht without the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The average purchase price of over €425,000 is above the Dordrecht average, partly due to the limited supply and the specific homes that come on the market. Be prepared for little choice: rarely more than a handful of homes come on the market per year. Those who want to be more flexible can also look at rental homes in Lijnbaan or similar neighbourhoods such as Kasperspad en omgeving or Park Merwestein en omgeving. When viewing, take into account the construction period: homes from the 1960s and 1970s sometimes require additional investment in insulation and installations.

What residents say about Lijnbaan

The neighbourhood scores a 9.5 out of 10 based on resident reviews. Safety, accessibility, community and education all receive a perfect 10. Resident Huseyin describes it as follows: "Quiet neighbourhood, nice neighbours. Always cosy, occasionally small children have some arguments, but otherwise it's a fine environment." Amenities is the only aspect that scores slightly lower (8 out of 10), which is logical given the limited shopping offer directly on the street. See all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page of Lijnbaan.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Lijnbaan

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines it with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home, but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. In addition to Lijnbaan, you can also look at the supply in other parts of Dordrecht, such as the Binnenstad, Oud Krispijn or Het Reeland. For a complete overview of all owner-occupied homes in Dordrecht you can also search at municipality level. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Dordrecht.