Homes for sale in Sint Anna ter Muiden, Sluis

House prices and market figures in Sint Anna ter Muiden

Sint Anna ter Muiden is one of the smallest and most exclusive places in the municipality of Sluis. Of the 61 homes, 51% are owner-occupied, while 23% are rented out by private landlords. There are no social housing properties here. The average WOZ value is €497,000, which is significantly higher than the district average of €316,000 in Sluis and the municipal average of €304,000. So you pay a hefty premium for the location and character of the village.

In the past twelve months, 18 homes have been sold at an average purchase price of €551,056. The range runs from €349,000 to as much as €1,495,000, indicating how diverse the supply is. With an average living area of 123 m², the price per square metre comes to around €4,480. These are mainly detached houses, village homes and renovated historic properties. There are hardly any apartments. At the top of this page, you can see the current housing supply and the average time to sell for the most recent figures.

Living in Sint Anna ter Muiden

Sint Anna ter Muiden is officially the smallest city in the Netherlands, although in practice it feels like a hamlet. With only 45 residents, everyone knows each other. The village is nestled between the Belgian border and the fortified town of Sluis, amidst the vast polders of West-Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The atmosphere is above all quiet, rural and somewhat timeless. The buildings centre around the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Hemelvaartkerk, a medieval church that dominates the village scene. Around it are characteristic houses from various centuries, from old farmhouses to restored village homes. New construction is virtually impossible here due to its protected status as a nationally protected village landscape.

There are no amenities in the village itself. No supermarket, no school, no GP. For daily shopping you drive to Sluis (two kilometres), where you can go to Albert Heijn and various specialist shops in the shopping centre. Primary schools are also in Sluis, while secondary school pupils usually go to Oostburg or even Breskens. Sports clubs are in Sluis and surrounding villages. It is a conscious choice to live here: you choose peace and space, not convenience.

In terms of accessibility, you are dependent on the car. The N253 takes you to Sluis in a few minutes and to Breskens or Oostburg in about twenty minutes. The Belgian border is literally around the corner, meaning Bruges is about a thirty-minute drive away. Public transport is limited to a bus line that runs a few times a day. A car of your own is not a luxury here but a necessity.

The population mainly consists of over-45s. The largest age groups are 45 to 65 years and 65-plus, each accounting for 15 residents. No children under 15 are registered, giving the village a clear profile: this is not a place for young families looking for a lively school playground. Half of the households are married, the other half live alone. The education level is remarkably high, with 40% highly educated.

Residents particularly appreciate the absolute peace and historic character. "It feels as if time has stood still here, in the most beautiful way," wrote one resident in a review. Criticism almost always concerns the lack of amenities and dependence on the car. See all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores on the page for Sint Anna ter Muiden. If you compare this village with nearby Sluis itself, you get more amenities and a livelier streetscape there, but also higher density and more tourists. In the rural area around Sluis you find a similar peace, but without the protected village landscape.

Is a home for sale in Sint Anna ter Muiden right for you?

This village attracts a specific type of buyer. Movers and seniors who consciously choose peace, space and character form the core of the market. If you are looking to buy a home in Sint Anna ter Muiden, expect a budget of at least €350,000, with prices for special properties heading towards one and a half million. Supply is limited and homes rarely come on the market, so quick action is important. First-time buyers with a smaller budget are hardly in the right place here. Buying an apartment in Sint Anna ter Muiden is practically impossible due to the lack of this type of housing. If you are considering a more affordable alternative, also take a look at rental homes in this village or the wider supply in the broader municipality.

What residents say about Sint Anna ter Muiden

From the resident reviews on the neighbourhood page, a consistent picture emerges: people live here with conviction. The peace, the landscape and the historic appearance score highly. "You hear nothing here in the evening but the wind and occasionally an owl," says another resident. The lowest scores go to accessibility and amenities, which is logical for a village of this size. Read all reviews and see the subscores on the neighbourhood page of Sint Anna ter Muiden.

Comparing homes for sale around Sint Anna ter Muiden and Sluis

Do you want to buy a house in Sint Anna ter Muiden but also see what is available in the area? On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhoods based on resident scores, district data and current supply from more than 1,500 sources. Also view the supply of homes in the Sluis district, or explore adjacent districts such as Retranchement, Aardenburg and Sint Kruis. More information about living and life in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Sluis.