Homes for sale in Over het Lange Water, Arnhem

House prices and market figures for Over het Lange Water, Arnhem

Of the approximately 2,695 homes in Over het Lange Water, 40% are owner-occupied, the rest are rental. This rental majority (60%) is characteristic of this neighbourhood and means the owner-occupied segment is relatively limited. Over the past twelve months, 50 homes changed hands, with an average purchase price of €283,850 and a range of €139,000 to €595,000. With an average living area of 85 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €3,340. This is striking: the average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €234,000, which is lower than the district average for Presikhaaf-Oost (€238,000) and well below the Arnhem average of €323,000. The higher realised sale prices compared to the WOZ value show that the market here is active and that there is demand for the limited owner-occupied segment. The supply mainly consists of porch flats and single-family homes from the 1960s and 1970s. See the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent status regarding owner-occupied homes in Arnhem.

Living in Over het Lange Water, Arnhem

Over het Lange Water is a post-war residential neighbourhood in the east of Arnhem, part of the district Presikhaaf-Oost. The streets are spacious, with plenty of greenery in between: grass fields, rows of trees and the water that gives the neighbourhood its name. This gives the area a certain openness that you don't quickly find in denser city neighbourhoods. Yet it is not a neighbourhood buzzing with activity. The character is more quiet and functional than lively or trendy.

The housing stock largely consists of apartment blocks and terraced houses built in the 1960s and 1970s. Many buildings are owned by housing associations, which is visible in the architecture and scale of the development. The owner-occupied homes that do exist are scattered throughout the neighbourhood and are diverse: from small apartments to larger single-family homes.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood scores well. The nearby Presikhaaf shopping centre offers a wide range of supermarkets, a chemist, a pharmacy and various other shops. For daily groceries, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. Primary schools are present in the immediate vicinity, although residents are less enthusiastic about the education offering (sub-score 4.0). For secondary education, you need to look elsewhere in Arnhem.

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of Over het Lange Water. Residents give this a perfect score of 10.0. Bus connections take you quickly to the centre of Arnhem and towards Arnhem Centraal station, from where intercity trains depart to Utrecht, Nijmegen and beyond. The A12 and A325 are reachable within a few minutes by car. By bike, you can reach the centre of Arnhem in a quarter of an hour.

The neighbourhood is green (sub-score 8.0) and well-connected, but residents score lower on safety and sense of community. Bryan describes the neighbourhood as "quiet and empty" and indicates that unwanted activities take place in the park and on the car park: "Cars are sometimes vandalised and dealing happens on the car park." At the same time, he emphasises that the shops are nearby and everything is easily accessible by bus or train. That balance between practical advantages and social challenges characterises the neighbourhood well. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Over het Lange Water main page.

Compared to neighbouring community Elsweide and Winkelcentrum, Over het Lange Water has a quieter, more residential character. IJsseloord lies slightly further south and has a similar layout. Those looking for a livelier environment can also look at owner-occupied homes in Presikhaaf-Oost as a whole or at other districts in the city.

Is an owner-occupied home in Over het Lange Water right for you?

Over het Lange Water mainly attracts first-time buyers and small households: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old and single-person households form the largest category (1,665 of the more than 2,695 homes). The relatively low average purchase prices compared to the Arnhem average make it interesting for first-time buyers considering buying an apartment in Over het Lange Water without immediately stretching their maximum budget. Families can find larger terraced houses here, but the limited owner-occupied segment requires quick decisions when something becomes available. If you don't necessarily want to buy, you can also look at rental homes in Over het Lange Water, because the vast majority of the housing stock here is rental. Be honest with yourself about the social environment: the neighbourhood is functional and affordable, but requires a certain level-headedness about what you will and won't find there.

What residents say about Over het Lange Water

Based on the available reviews, Over het Lange Water scores an average of 6.5 out of 10. Accessibility stands out with a 10.0, and greenery (8.0) and amenities (8.0) are also rated positively. Sense of community (4.0) and education (4.0) score the lowest. Bryan writes: "There's not much to do apart from a park that is unsafe in the evening, but there are many shops, everything is nearby and it's easy to reach by bus or train." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the page for Over het Lange Water.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Over het Lange Water

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know what to expect in the neighbourhood. Compare Over het Lange Water with neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Elsweide or Winkelcentrum, view the broader supply in the district via Presikhaaf-Oost, or broaden your search to other Arnhem districts such as Spijkerkwartier, Centrum or Arnhemse Broek. For municipality-wide information about living and new construction, you can also visit the website of Arnhem municipality.