Homes for sale in Noord-Heerenveen, Heerenveen

House prices in Noord-Heerenveen: well above the municipal average

Noord-Heerenveen is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood. With 88% owner-occupied homes in the housing stock, the choice of rental properties here is limited. The average WOZ value is €396,000, which is significantly higher than the municipal average of €315,000 for Heerenveen as a whole. That price difference also translates into sale prices: over the past twelve months, 79 homes were sold with an average sale price of €527,620. The range runs from €395,000 to €695,000, with an average living area of 323 m². These are spacious homes, indicating a predominantly detached and semi-detached supply. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, you can refer to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Noord-Heerenveen: space, tranquillity and a strong neighbourhood feel

Noord-Heerenveen is not a compact urban neighbourhood but a looser, green area north of the centre of Heerenveen. The neighbourhood consists of several small cores and hamlets, including Gersloot, Tjalleberd and Terband. This gives the area a rural character with plenty of greenery, water and space around the homes. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, and the majority of households consist of families with children. That says something about the type of neighbourhood: quiet, stable and not particularly dynamic in terms of turnover.

On the neighbourhood page of Noord-Heerenveen you can read what residents themselves write about their area. What comes back in reviews is the tranquillity and space, but also the limited walking distance to daily amenities. Residents appreciate living by the water and the low building density, but indicate that for groceries, schools and sports clubs you still have to head towards the centre of Heerenveen. Primary schools can be found in the larger cores within the neighbourhood, but for secondary education, Heerenveen-centre is the designated place. Supermarkets and shops are accessible by bicycle from most cores, although the neighbourhood does not have its own shopping centre.

In terms of accessibility, Noord-Heerenveen is well connected via the N32 and A32, which provide connections to Leeuwarden in the north and Zwolle in the south. Heerenveen station is a few kilometres away, with direct connections to Leeuwarden and Zwolle. Bus services run through the larger cores, but in the smaller hamlets such as Luinjeberd or Gersloot-polder you are almost entirely dependent on the car for transport. Living in Noord-Heerenveen therefore means that mobility with your own transport is not a luxury but a practical necessity.

For whom is a home in Noord-Heerenveen a good choice?

Noord-Heerenveen mainly attracts movers and families who are looking for space and are willing to pay for it. With an average sale price of over €527,000, buying in Noord-Heerenveen is not an option for first-time buyers with a limited budget. In addition to the purchase price, take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for homes above the starter exemption), notary fees and any renovation costs. Those who are not yet ready or able to take the step to buying can also look at rental properties in Noord-Heerenveen, although that supply is scarce. For a broader supply of homes for sale in Heerenveen, neighbourhoods such as Oranjewoud or Heerenveen are worth comparing.

Searching for a home in Noord-Heerenveen: how to use this page

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you compare not only a home but also the area. Use the filters at the top for price, area and energy label. Want to explore further? Then also check the supply in Jubbega, Hoornsterzwaag or Skarsterlân. More about living, permits and municipal policy can be found on the website of the municipality of Heerenveen.