Terraced houses for sale in Nijmegen

Nijmegen has few terraced houses to spare

The city on the Waal is not an easy market. Nijmegen combines a large student population, a growing group of young families and a limited supply of owner-occupied homes. Terraced houses are the most sought-after segment within this: affordable enough for starters with equity or a dual income, large enough for a family. This makes competition fierce. Check the overview at the top of this page for current numbers and lead times.

Terraced houses in Nijmegen are in the upper middle segment. This means that with a bid you quickly end up above the asking price, and that homes sometimes sell before the official viewing round. For those who want to compare all owner-occupied homes in Nijmegen, that overview is a good starting point.

What you need to know before bidding on a terraced house

A terraced house has two neighbours and shared walls on both sides. That sounds obvious, but has concrete consequences when buying:

• Noise nuisance and insulation. Ask about the year of construction and whether cavity wall insulation has been installed. Homes from the 1960s-1980s often have thin party walls. Have this included in the structural survey.
• Boundary and fences. With terraced houses with a back garden, multiple plots adjoin each other. Check who owns the boundary fences. This is sometimes not in the purchase agreement but in the land registry.
• Buildings insurance. Ask whether the home has active buildings insurance and whether there are ongoing claims. A terraced house with damp damage from a neighbour's leaking roof can be legally complicated.
• Small homes and mortgage. Banks are strict with homes under 40 m². Terraced houses in Nijmegen rarely fall below this, but always check the living area in the NEN 2580 measurement, not in the advertisement text.
• HOA or no HOA. Ground-level terraced houses generally do not have a homeowners' association (HOA). But with split properties or homes with shared garages, this can be different. Ask this explicitly.
• Respond quickly, but not without preparation. In Nijmegen, popular terraced houses sell fast. Ensure your financing is pre-checked (mortgage statement ready) so you can bid within 24 hours.
• Use the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends you a push notification as soon as new terraced houses come online. This way you won't miss any listings. Download it via the App Store or Google Play.

What determines the price of a terraced house in Nijmegen?

Nijmegen is no longer a cheap city. The price level for terraced houses is in the upper middle segment, with significant differences per neighbourhood and per construction period. Factors that push the price up or down:

• Year of construction and state of maintenance. A renovated 1930s terraced house in Nijmegen-Oud-West commands a different price than a 1970s home in Dukenburg that still needs to be completely stripped.
• Energy label. Homes with label A or B are increasingly valued higher. A poor label (E, F, G) depresses the price, but can also offer opportunities if you want to make it more sustainable yourself.
• Parking. In neighbourhoods close to the centre, parking is scarce. A home with a driveway or garage is therefore noticeably more valuable.
• Location relative to schools and public transport. Nijmegen has good bus connections, but proximity to a stop or primary school attracts families and increases the asking price.

Current prices and market movements can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Neighbourhoods worth a serious look

Not every neighbourhood has as many terraced houses, and the atmosphere varies greatly. Below are the neighbourhoods most relevant for this type of home, with resident ratings from Buurtje.nl:

• Dukenburg (8.6/10). Spacious neighbourhood with many family homes from the 1970s. Green, quiet and relatively affordable for Nijmegen. Popular with young families.
• Lindenholt (8.5/10). Similar character to Dukenburg, but slightly more compact. Good amenities, active neighbourhood community.
• Nijmegen-Zuid (8.3/10). More varied supply, including older terraced houses. Close to the Waal and the centre, but quieter than Nijmegen-Midden.
• Nijmegen-Oud-West (8.0/10). 1930s architecture, narrow streets, lots of character. Popular but scarce supply. Prices are higher here.
• Nijmegen-Oost (7.9/10). Mixed neighbourhood with student housing and family homes interspersed. Well accessible, but parking can be difficult.

Want to compare neighbourhood reviews and more data per neighbourhood? Check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Nijmegen.

Looking outside Nijmegen sometimes pays off

The pressure on the Nijmegen market makes it worthwhile to also look at the region. Arnhem is about 15 minutes away and has its own supply of terraced houses, in a market with a slightly different character. Check terraced houses in Arnhem if you want to compare more options or if Nijmegen prices are outside your budget.

Are you considering renting while you search? Then the supply of terraced houses for rent in Nijmegen is a good temporary option to live in the city while you wait for the right buying moment.