Homes for sale in Lochem kern, Lochem

What does a home cost in Lochem kern?

The owner-occupied market in Lochem kern is accessible compared to the rest of the municipality. The average WOZ value here is €363,000, significantly lower than the municipal average of €457,000. This difference is because the municipality of Lochem also includes more expensive rural areas and villages such as Gorssel, which have more detached houses on large plots. In the past twelve months, 33 homes were sold in Lochem kern for an average purchase price of €500,364, with a range from €219,000 to €1,295,000. The average living area of those sold homes was 142 m². About 64% of the housing stock of 5,981 homes is owner-occupied, the remaining 36% is rental. The supply includes a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached houses and apartments, with characteristic properties in the historic core. Check the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.

Living in Lochem kern: cosy town with Achterhoek character

Lochem kern is a compact town on the Berkel where you can do most daily errands on foot or by bike. Along the Markt and in the Smeestraat you will find shops, eateries and an Albert Heijn. A bit further, towards the west side of Lochem, there is a Jumbo. For larger purchases, most people drive to Deventer or Zutphen, both about twenty minutes by car. In terms of education, there are primary schools such as the Julianaschool and Het Kompas, and for secondary education there is the Staring College. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club Lochem, tennis club LTC and swimming pool De Beemd. Het Grote Veld and the banks of the Berkel offer green space right on the edge of the centre.

On the neighbourhood page of Lochem kern, residents rate the area a 7.0 out of 10. Notably, the score for housing is high at 8.2, while sense of community (5.8) and accessibility (6.0) lag behind. Resident Kos writes: "A nice neighbourhood with nice people, the facilities that are there are all easily accessible." At the same time, there is also criticism. Ivo describes the atmosphere as "uncosy" and mentions the lack of sociability. Another resident is outright negative about the social dynamics and speaks of "unfriendly gloomy elderly people who call the shots". The largest age group is indeed 65-plus, with 3,840 residents out of a total of 12,500. You notice that in the street scene and in the pace of daily life.

Accessibility is something to consider if you are thinking of buying a house here. Lochem has a train station on the Zutphen-Hengelo line, but trains do not run frequently. By car, via the N332 and the A1, you can reach Deventer or Apeldoorn in half an hour. Bus connections are limited, especially in the evenings. For commuters to the Randstad, it is not an obvious choice. Within the core, the atmosphere can vary considerably per neighbourhood: the historic Vesting has a different character than the post-war districts in Lochem-Noord or Zuiderenk. On the website of the municipality of Lochem you can find information about zoning plans and new construction projects.

Which buyers is Lochem kern interesting for?

With an entry price around €219,000, there are opportunities for first-time buyers buying an apartment in Lochem kern, although supply is limited and you need to act quickly. Move-up buyers and seniors form a large group of buyers here, given the ageing population and the quiet character. Families with school-age children find the facilities adequate, but sometimes miss the vibrant social life you have in a larger place. When buying in Lochem kern, take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for your own home), notary and valuation costs. Those who want to search more flexibly can also look at rental homes in Lochem kern or the supply in nearby villages such as Barchem and Almen-Harfsen.

Searching for owner-occupied homes in Lochem kern via Buurtje.nl

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Compare Lochem kern with other districts in the municipality, such as the rural area of Lochem or Laren, and view all owner-occupied homes in the municipality of Lochem for a complete picture.