Homes for sale in Nuenen, Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten
View the current supply of homes for sale in Nuenen, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews. Compare prices, surface areas and energy labels.
What does a home cost in Nuenen?
Nuenen is a village where the owner-occupied market is firmly established: 74% of the more than 9,390 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €463,000, just below the municipal average of €471,000 for the whole of Nuenen, Gerwen and Nederwetten. If you look at the actual transaction prices over the past year, the average is considerably higher: €741,485 for an average living area of 149 m². The range is wide, from €389,000 for a compact apartment to €2,650,000 for the most spacious detached houses. In the past twelve months, 72 homes have been sold. The supply consists mainly of single-family homes, semi-detached houses and detached houses, although apartments also come onto the market. See the current overview at the top of this page for the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Nuenen: village character a stone's throw from Eindhoven
Nuenen is known as Van Gogh's village, but for residents daily life is not about tourism. Living in Nuenen means a quiet, green village with an active club life, good amenities and yet the proximity of Eindhoven. The centre around the Kerkplein and the Berg offers a compact mix of shops, an Albert Heijn, a Jumbo, specialist shops and catering. There are several primary schools, including De Dassenburcht and Het Palet, and for secondary education young people go to Eindhoven or Son. Sports enthusiasts find their place at football club RKVV Nuenen, tennis club De Plevier or swimming pool De Wedert. The Hertog Jan Wandelpark and the paths along the Dommel offer space for walking and cycling.
Residents on the district page of Nuenen particularly appreciate the peace, social cohesion and greenery. A frequently heard comment: "Everything is within walking distance and yet you don't live in the city." At the same time, there is criticism of the limited range of shops for non-daily groceries and the congestion on the Europalaan during rush hours. The largest age group in Nuenen is 65-plus (5,685 inhabitants), which you notice in the quiet street scene and the range of care facilities. Families are certainly present too, but the village mainly attracts movers and seniors who consciously choose space and peace.
In terms of accessibility, Nuenen is well located. Via the A270 and the N270 you are within ten minutes on the Eindhoven ring road. Nuenen does not have its own train station, but bus line 6 (Hermes) takes you to Eindhoven Central Station in about twenty minutes. By car you are there even faster. Anyone looking for a home in a specific neighbourhood can look specifically in Nuenen-Noord, popular with families due to the proximity of schools, or in the southern part where you find more detached houses. On the east side, towards Eeneind, it quickly becomes rural. For those looking for the countryside, there are also options near the scattered houses around Boord and Opwetten. More information about municipal plans and zoning plans can be found on the municipality's website.
Does Nuenen suit you as a buyer?
With an average purchase price of over €741,000, buying a home in Nuenen is not a starter option. The market is mainly aimed at movers, dual-income couples and seniors looking for space and peace near Eindhoven. Starters who still want to live in the municipality can look into buying an apartment in Nuenen or move to Nederwetten or Gerwen, where the price level is sometimes lower. Take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs. Overbidding is not uncommon in Nuenen, especially for well-maintained single-family homes. Those who prefer to rent can go to the page with rental homes in Nuenen.
Searching for a home to buy in Nuenen via neighbourhood scores and reviews
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current purchase supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so that you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. See what current residents think, compare neighbourhoods and discover which street suits you. Also take a look at the supply of homes for sale in the entire municipality or explore the housing supply in Nuenen-Oost for a complete picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Nuenen?
The average purchase price in Nuenen over the past year was €741,485, with a range from €389,000 to €2,650,000. The average living area is 149 m². The average WOZ value is €463,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Nuenen?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary fees for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, valuation costs, and possibly advisory or estate agent fees. Budget for approximately 4-6% of the purchase price in additional costs.
Is buying an apartment in Nuenen an option for first-time buyers?
Occasionally apartments come onto the market in Nuenen, often at the lower end of the price range around €389,000. Supply is limited and competition is high. First-time buyers can also look in the surrounding villages of Gerwen and Nederwetten.
How accessible is Nuenen?
Nuenen does not have its own train station, but bus line 6 runs regularly to Eindhoven Central (about 20 minutes). By car, via the A270 and N270, you can reach the Eindhoven ring road within 10 minutes. The location makes buying a house in Nuenen attractive for commuters.
What schools and amenities are there for families in Nuenen?
Nuenen has several primary schools such as De Dassenburcht and Het Palet. For secondary education, you go to Eindhoven or Son. There are supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo), sports clubs, swimming pool De Wedert, and plenty of green spaces for playing and walking.
