Homes for sale in Sint Marten, Arnhem

House prices in Sint Marten, Arnhem: what will you pay here?

Sint Marten is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 67% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, a large portion of which is owned by housing corporations (44%). Only 33% of the approximately 906 homes are owner-occupied. This limited supply of owner-occupied homes affects pricing. The average WOZ value in Sint Marten is €315,000, which is lower than the district average of Sint Marten/Sonsbeek (€368,000) and also slightly below the municipal average of Arnhem (€323,000). However, actual transaction prices are significantly higher. In the past twelve months, 29 owner-occupied homes were sold with an average purchase price of €457,207. The range was wide: from €195,000 to €1,395,000. This indicates a diverse supply, from compact apartments to larger homes or special properties. With an average sales area of 93 m², this works out to a price per square metre of approximately €4,915. For current asking prices and selling times of homes now available, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Sint Marten, Arnhem: green, quiet yet close to everything

Sint Marten is nestled between Arnhem city centre and the lush Sonsbeek Park, and you notice that when you live there. The neighbourhood has a remarkably quiet character for a location so close to the city centre. The streets are green, the buildings varied, and the pace noticeably slower than in the busy shopping areas further on. Many homes date from the early twentieth century or the post-war reconstruction period, with a mix of terraced houses, detached homes and apartments in older blocks. Here and there are also larger townhouses that raise the neighbourhood profile.

For daily groceries, you rely on supermarkets in the immediate vicinity of the centre, such as those on Velperweg or in the centre itself, within walking distance or a short bike ride. Sonsbeek Park is literally around the corner: a large, undulating park with ponds, walking paths and space for children. This makes the neighbourhood attractive for families and anyone who values greenery close by. Primary schools can be found in the neighbourhood itself and in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Sonsbeek-Noord, which directly borders Sint Marten and has a similar green character.

In terms of accessibility, Sint Marten scores well. Arnhem Central Station can be reached by bike in about ten minutes, and it is also a manageable distance on foot for those used to it. Several bus routes run through or past the neighbourhood towards the centre and other districts. By car, you can quickly connect via Velperweg or Utrechtseweg to the arterial roads towards the A12 and A348. Parking in the neighbourhood itself can sometimes be difficult, especially on streets closer to the park, where parking pressure is higher.

Residents appreciate the peace, the proximity of the park and the location relative to the city. One resident describes it as follows: "You live here as if you were outside the city, but you are there in five minutes." Criticisms that come up are the limited local amenities in the neighbourhood itself and the sometimes messy transition towards busier traffic on the main roads. On the Sint Marten neighbourhood homepage you can read all resident reviews and see the scores broken down by category.

Compared to neighbouring community Graaf Ottoplein en omgeving, Sint Marten is somewhat greener and quieter in character, while house prices in both neighbourhoods can be similarly high due to the sought-after location. For a broader context, the page for the Sint Marten/Sonsbeek district provides more information about the entire area.

Who is a home in Sint Marten suitable for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income earners aged 25 to 45, the largest age group in Sint Marten. The high proportion of highly educated residents (49%) and the relatively strong labour participation (67%) fit that picture. First-time buyers with a limited budget will find it difficult: with an average transaction price of over €457,000 and a narrow lower end of the supply, the entry level is high. Those considering buying an apartment in Sint Marten sometimes have a better chance of a lower entry price, but that segment is also under pressure. If you want to get to know the neighbourhood first or buying is not feasible now, it is worth also looking at rental properties in Sint Marten as a temporary or structural alternative. Be prepared for competition at viewings and expect overbidding in the mid-range segment.

What residents say about Sint Marten

Residents of Sint Marten rate their neighbourhood predominantly positively, particularly in terms of green space, peace and location. The proximity of Sonsbeek Park is repeatedly mentioned as a strong point. Residents are less enthusiastic about the parking provision and the limited local shopping facilities. One resident writes: "The combination of the park within walking distance and yet so close to the centre makes this the perfect place for me to live." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood scores per category on the Sint Marten overview page.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Sint Marten

On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Sint Marten aggregated from more than 1,500 sources, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you will not find in this combination anywhere else. This allows you to compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. Want a broader picture? Then check out homes for sale in the Sint Marten/Sonsbeek district or explore the full range of homes for sale in Arnhem. Other districts that buyers from Sint Marten often look at are Spijkerkwartier and Centrum. For municipal information about living, permits and neighbourhood initiatives, you can visit the website of the municipality of Arnhem.