Homes for sale in Midden, Gennep
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Midden and compare prices, neighbourhood scores, and resident reviews to determine if this neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures Midden, Gennep
In the Midden neighbourhood, approximately 49% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, with the other half being rental. This owner-occupied to rental ratio is almost fifty-fifty, meaning that owner-occupied homes are not the most dominant category in Midden but are certainly present. The average WOZ value is €282,000. This is noticeably lower than the district average of Gennep (€313,000) and also lower than the municipal average of €348,000. Midden is therefore the more affordable side of the municipality, although the WOZ value does not tell the whole story about transaction prices.
Looking at actual sales transactions over the past twelve months, the average purchase price is €471,055, with an average living area of 144 m². This works out to approximately €3,270 per m². The range is wide: homes were sold for prices between €285,000 and €850,000, indicating that the supply is diverse. Think of terraced houses and semi-detached houses, but also larger detached houses at the upper end. In total, 44 homes changed hands in this period. For current asking prices and available properties, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Midden, Gennep
Midden is the neighbourhood that literally and figuratively forms the heart of Gennep. Anyone looking for a home to buy here chooses a neighbourhood with a village-urban character: not the tranquillity of a suburb, but not a busy city centre either. The neighbourhood borders the Oude Stadskern and therefore has good access to the amenities of the centre, without being right in the middle of it.
The housing stock largely consists of post-war construction, with terraced houses and semi-detached houses typical of the expansion districts from the 1960s and 1970s. At the same time, investment has been made in the neighbourhood in recent years. Resident Naomi gives the neighbourhood a 9.8 and writes: "Recently, the roads and the rental homes have been renovated, which has significantly improved the appearance of the neighbourhood. By creating one-way streets, the number of cars in the neighbourhood is negligible." This traffic measure makes Midden quieter than you would expect based on its central location, and that is certainly a plus if you want to live with children.
In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood scores well. Resident Imre describes it aptly: "We are close to the supermarket, the forest and the bus station." The supermarket is within walking distance, and the green spaces around the neighbourhood, towards the Maasduinen, are quickly accessible. This also explains the high green score of 8.0 out of 10 that residents give. For daily groceries and primary education, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity, fitting the presence of families in the area.
Accessibility by bus is reasonable: the bus station is a short distance away. However, a train station is lacking, and this is a recurring point of criticism. Imre writes: "I only miss a train station." For train travellers, Nijmegen is the nearest major station, accessible by bus or car. By car, Midden connects to regional roads towards Nijmegen and Venlo. Anyone who commutes daily by train should take this into account.
Compared to neighbouring areas such as Noord or Zuid, Midden has a slightly more central location with more direct access to amenities. Panoven-Maaskemp offers a more peripheral character. Read more about the atmosphere, the figures and the full resident experiences on the neighbourhood page of Midden. The municipality of Gennep actively invests in liveability; more information can be found on the website of the municipality of Gennep.
Who is buying in Midden interesting for?
The neighbourhood has a relatively high number of residents aged 65 and over (over 32% of the population) and single-person households, indicating a somewhat older demographic. However, there are also families, and the quiet streets and primary schools in the area make Midden certainly suitable for young families considering buying a home in Midden. Prices start around €285,000, which can be an entry point for first-time buyers, although the average transaction price of over €471,000 is significantly higher. Movers looking for more space can also find detached homes at the upper end of the market. Those who want to explore renting as an alternative can check the supply of rental homes in Midden. Keep in mind that the annual transaction volume is limited (44 homes), so acting quickly pays off.
What residents say about Midden
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.8 based on 3 reviews on Buurtje.nl. The highest sub-score is for green spaces (8.0), followed by safety and amenities (both 7.3). The lowest score is for housing (5.3), which aligns with the lower WOZ value compared to the rest of the municipality. Naomi is enthusiastic about the improvements in the neighbourhood and gives a 9.8. Imre (7.1) enjoys living there but mentions the lack of a train station and nuisance from groups of young people as points of attention. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the overview page of the Midden neighbourhood.
Comparing homes for sale in and around Midden, Gennep
Buurtje.nl brings together listings from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else. This way, you can not only buy a home in Midden but also compare it well with other neighbourhoods. View the supply in the Gennep district for a broader picture, or explore other districts such as Milsbeek and Ottersum. For the full supply in the municipality, including all neighbourhoods and districts, go to homes for sale in the municipality of Gennep.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Midden, Gennep?
The average purchase price in Midden over the past twelve months was €471,055, with an average living area of 144 m². That works out to about €3,270 per m². The range runs from €285,000 to €850,000, depending on the type of home. A total of 44 homes were sold in this period.
What is the WOZ value in Midden?
The average WOZ value in Midden is €282,000. That is lower than the average for the Gennep district (€313,000) and also below the municipal average of €348,000. Midden is therefore relatively affordable compared to the rest of the municipality, although actual transaction prices are higher than the WOZ value.
What is it like to live in Midden, Gennep?
Midden has a village-urban character with a central location in Gennep. The neighbourhood has been spruced up in recent years, and one-way traffic makes the streets quiet. Residents appreciate the greenery (score 8.0), the proximity of a supermarket and the forest. The overall resident score is 6.8 based on 3 reviews.
Is Midden suitable for families or seniors?
Midden has the most residents in the 65-plus age group (over 32%), but families also live there. The quiet streets thanks to one-way traffic, the presence of primary schools and the proximity of greenery make the neighbourhood attractive for young families. For seniors, the central location with amenities within walking distance is an advantage. Single-person households form the largest household group (720).
How accessible is Midden?
The bus station in Gennep is a short distance from Midden, making public transport by bus readily available. However, there is no train station; residents mention this as a drawback. By car, Nijmegen and Venlo are accessible via regional roads. The accessibility score from residents is 6.7 out of 10.
What type of homes are for sale in Midden?
The housing supply in Midden mainly consists of post-war terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s. At the top end of the market, detached homes are also available, which explains the wide price range (€285,000 to €850,000). The average living area of sold homes was 144 m². Anyone considering buying an apartment in Midden would do well to check the current listings at the top of the page, as that type is less dominant.
Is Midden a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents give safety a score of 7.3 out of 10, which is relatively high. The introduction of one-way traffic has made the neighbourhood quieter and contributes to the feeling of safety. One resident does mention that groups of young people sometimes loiter and cause nuisance. Overall, Midden is perceived as a reasonably safe, child-friendly neighbourhood.
Child-friendly and mostly quiet neighbourhood. The roads and rental homes have recently been renovated, which has significantly improved the appearance of the area. By introducing one-way streets, the number of cars in the neighbourhood is negligible.
Auto-translated to English by AII like living here. I only miss a train station. And there are often groups of teenagers in the neighbourhood who think they are above the law. But otherwise I am more than satisfied. We are close to the supermarket, the forest and the bus station!
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are a lot of loitering youths, who also hang around in our apartment complex, otherwise it's quite cosy, everyone chats with each other
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