Homes for sale in Singel, Deventer

House prices and market figures Singel, Deventer

The owner-occupied market in the Singel neighbourhood is certainly not an entry-level market. Of the 731 homes in the neighbourhood, 40% are owner-occupied, while 60% are rented, a large part of which by private landlords. The average WOZ value is €360,000, which is significantly higher than the average in the wider district Binnenstad (€320,000) and well above the municipal average of Deventer (€324,000). That difference is no coincidence: the Singel has an attractive historic character and a central location that buyers are willing to pay extra for.

Looking at the actual transactions of the past year, the picture becomes even sharper. 8 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €728,000 and an average living area of 164 m². That works out to roughly €4,440 per square metre. The range runs from €220,000 to €1,200,000, indicating that both compact apartments and spacious canal houses change hands. Supply is limited and prices are high. Check the current listings and asking prices at the top of this page for the most recent situation.

Living in Singel, Deventer

The Singel is the edge of Deventer's historic city centre, literally and figuratively. Those who live here have the canals and the singel boulevard as their daily backdrop. The homes along the Singel itself are predominantly large, characterful buildings from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: wide facades, high ceilings, thick walls. Further into the neighbourhood you also find smaller apartments, partly in converted historic buildings. It is not a neighbourhood with 1970s terraced houses; the building quality is generally high, but that also brings maintenance costs that buyers should not underestimate.

The atmosphere is urban but not busy. The Singel acts as a natural buffer between the lively city centre and the quieter residential areas around it. On a weekday morning, students, workers and parents with children cycle along the water. At weekends, people walk and exercise along the singel paths. The neighbourhood has no shopping street of its own, but that is hardly a drawback: Deventer city centre with its market, specialist shops and supermarkets is within a few minutes' walk or cycle. For daily groceries, you can go to the supermarkets on the edge of the centre.

Schools are nearby, both primary and secondary schools are within cycling distance. Deventer has a compact and easily accessible centre, and Deventer station is about ten minutes by bike from the Singel neighbourhood. From the station you can take the train directly to Zutphen, Apeldoorn and via the intercity to Utrecht or Zwolle. By car, you quickly connect via the N348 and A1 to the motorways towards the Randstad or Twente. Parking in the neighbourhood itself requires attention: it is paid parking or a permit, and that is something potential buyers need to take into account.

Residents particularly appreciate the Singel for the combination of tranquillity and urban proximity. On the neighbourhood page of Singel you can read what residents themselves write about their district, including scores per category. One resident puts it aptly: "You really live in the city here, but as soon as you step out the door you have the singel in front of you. That gives a very different feeling than living in a residential area." Critical comments mainly concern parking pressure and the sometimes busy traffic flow on the singel boulevard itself.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Bergkwartier and Noordenbergkwartier, the Singel has a slightly more metropolitan character. Bergkwartier has more greenery and a slightly quieter street profile, while Noordenbergkwartier is more compact and mixed. Also Centrum and the Raambuurt are interesting alternatives if you want to buy within the city centre but are looking for a different atmosphere. If you want a bit more space outside the centre, you can also look at De Hoven or Voorstad.

Who is a home for sale in Singel interesting for?

The Singel mainly attracts buyers who consciously choose urban living with character: dual-income couples without children, professionals who want to live close to the centre, and movers looking for a larger, historic home. The average purchase price of €728,000 makes this not a neighbourhood for first-time buyers with a limited budget. With a range starting at €220,000, there are cheaper options, but these are scarce and sell quickly. Honest advice: expect to overbid and make sure your financing is in order quickly. Supply is limited and the neighbourhood is sought-after. If you are more flexible, you can also look at the rental homes in Singel as a temporary alternative to get to know the neighbourhood first.

What residents say about the Singel

Residents give the Singel high scores for location, atmosphere and accessibility. The neighbourhood scores well on liveability and the presence of greenery along the water. Residents are less enthusiastic about parking convenience and traffic congestion during peak hours. One resident writes: "The singel itself is beautiful for walking, but if you have a car you really have to take the parking situation into account. You get used to it, but it is something to think about carefully beforehand." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood scores on the information page of the Singel.

Compare homes for sale in and around the Singel

On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Singel aggregated from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find anywhere else in one place. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. View the listings in the wider Binnenstad of Deventer for more choice, or broaden your search to all homes for sale in Deventer. If you want to compare specifically within the singel area, Noordenbergsingel and Knutteldorp are worth comparing side by side. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Deventer.