Homes for sale in Middengebied, Vlissingen

What does a home cost in Middengebied?

The owner-occupied market in Middengebied is more accessible than in many other parts of Vlissingen. The average WOZ value is €220,000, slightly below the municipal average of €230,000. Yet actual transaction prices tell a different story: in the past twelve months, 119 homes changed hands for an average of €338,983. The range is remarkably wide, from €149,500 for a compact apartment to €1,495,000 for the most expensive sale. The average living area is 94 m². Of the more than 6,000 homes in the neighbourhood, 41% are owner-occupied, while 59% are rental properties, a large portion of which are let through housing associations (44%). If you are looking for homes for sale in Middengebied, you will find the current listings with asking prices and selling times at the top of this page.

Living in Middengebied: Sea boulevards, Fort and a quiet daily routine

Middengebied is not a neighbourhood with a single face. It stretches from the Boulevards Bankert and Evertsen along the coast to the quieter residential streets around Vredehof Zuid and the Baskensburg Noord neighbourhood. You notice that variation in the streetscape: along the boulevard there are stately apartment complexes with sea views, while in the Bloemenlaan and surrounding area you find single-family homes from the 1960s and 1970s. It is a neighbourhood where you walk the dog on the beach in the morning and do your shopping at Albert Heijn or Lidl on the Hermesweg in the afternoon.

On the neighbourhood page of Middengebied, residents rate the neighbourhood 7.8 out of 10. Safety and sense of community score remarkably high, both a 10. Resident Anas Dalou writes about the Fort: "Had a really nice time, met so many people and had many experiences. A great neighbourhood to live in if you want a quiet life." That quiet character matches what you see in the neighbourhood. The largest age group is 65-plus (2,800 residents), and single-person households form the majority (3,200). It is not a bustling nightlife neighbourhood, but a place where people consciously choose for the peace and proximity to the sea.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is reasonably self-sufficient. Primary school De Albatros and primary school Het Kompas are in the immediate vicinity, and for secondary education, Scheldemond College is within cycling distance. The scores for green space (6.0) and amenities (6.0) show there is room for improvement: there are no large city parks, although the Nollenbos on the northwest side does provide a green escape. Accessibility scores an 8.0. Vlissingen station is about a ten-minute bike ride away and offers direct trains to Middelburg (10 minutes), Goes and Rotterdam. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway towards Bergen op Zoom via the N254 and A58. Bus lines 56 and 57 of Connexxion connect the neighbourhood with Oost-Souburg and Middelburg. Around Het Fort and the Hercules Segherslaan you will find a mix of post-war construction and more recent renovations, giving the neighbourhood a varied appearance.

Does Middengebied suit you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of almost €339,000, buying a home in Middengebied is feasible for movers and dual-income couples, but for first-time buyers on a modal income (average €30,600 in the neighbourhood) it can be difficult, especially with the more expensive homes along the boulevard. Seniors feel at home here given the quiet atmosphere and the high proportion of over-65s. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and estate agent fees can quickly add up to several thousand euros. Those considering buying an apartment in Middengebied will find mainly supply around Baskensburg and the boulevards. Is buying still a step too far? Then also check out the rental properties in Middengebied as an alternative, because with 59% rental homes, the supply there is larger.

Searching for a home in Middengebied and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and honest resident reviews, so you not only buy a house but also know what it is really like. Feel free to compare Middengebied with other neighbourhoods: check out Binnenstad for those seeking more urban buzz, Oost-Souburg for a more village-like feel, or the supply in the whole of the municipality of Vlissingen. More about living and life in Vlissingen can be found on the website of the municipality of Vlissingen.