Homes for sale in Raalte

What does a home in Raalte cost?

The owner-occupied market in Raalte is firmly established: 62% of the more than 8,800 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 38% rented. The average WOZ value is €354,000, which is slightly below the municipal average of €369,000. That difference is logical, because the municipality of Raalte also includes rural villages with more expensive detached homes. If you look at the actual sale prices over the past year, the average is €467,608 for a home averaging 139 m². The range runs from around €225,000 for a compact apartment to €925,000 for larger detached homes. In the overview at the top of this page you will always see the current asking prices and selling times, so you know how the market stands today.

Living in Raalte: Salland village feel with a critical note

Raalte is the largest town in the municipality of the same name and functions as a service centre for the surrounding Salland region. You can see this in the amenities: in the centre you will find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo, a library, the De Tijenraan swimming pool and various GP practices. For primary education, there are several schools spread across the neighbourhoods, including De Fontein in Drostenkamp and De Regenboog towards De Enk. Secondary school students attend Carmel College Salland. Sports clubs such as SV Raalte (football) and De Mors tennis club are active and attract many families to the sports parks on the edge of the village.

In terms of accessibility, Raalte has its own train station on the Zwolle-Almelo line, which gets you to Zwolle Centraal in about a quarter of an hour. The N35 connects the village to both Zwolle and Wierden, although this road is notorious for delays at busy times. Bus routes to Deventer and Nijverdal supplement public transport. By car, via the A28 you can reach Zwolle in about 25 minutes and Deventer in just over half an hour.

Honesty required: the resident rating on Buurtje.nl is notably low at 1.7 out of 10. Based on the available review, green space (1.0) and housing (1.0) score the worst, while accessibility scores the highest at 3.0. Residents criticise the state of public spaces and the lack of green maintenance. It is only one review, so the picture is not complete, but the signal is clear. View all resident reviews and neighbourhood data for Raalte to judge for yourself. Neighbourhoods such as Tijenraan and Het Overstigt are known as quieter residential areas, while the centre offers more liveliness. Those seeking space can look at the rural area, where plots are larger but prices rise accordingly.

For which buyers is Raalte a good choice?

With an average purchase price under half a million euros and a large proportion of households with children (2,950 families), Raalte mainly attracts movers and young families who want space without paying Zwolle prices. First-time buyers may sometimes find an apartment to buy in Raalte in the lower price range around €225,000, although supply in that segment is limited. Seniors, with nearly 5,000 aged 65 and over, form a large group and are increasingly looking for single-storey homes. Bear in mind additional costs: 2% transfer tax, notary and valuation fees quickly add up to €10,000-€15,000 on top of the purchase price. Overbidding occurs, especially for popular terraced houses. Those who are more flexible can also consider rental homes in Raalte as an intermediate step. Also check the municipal Raalte website for information about building plans and starter loans.

Searching for a home to buy in the Raalte neighbourhood

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current purchase supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you look beyond just the home itself. Feel free to compare with nearby villages such as Heeten, Broekland or Nieuw Heeten. Also view the broader overview of homes for sale in the municipality of Raalte so you don't miss anything.