Homes for sale in Son, Son en Breugel

What does a home cost in Son?

Son is a village where buying is the norm: as many as 74% of the more than 5,600 homes are owner-occupied. The average WOZ value is €481,000, which is noticeably higher than the municipal average of €459,000 in Son en Breugel. That price difference is no coincidence. Son has an attractive location, plenty of greenery and a relatively high average income of €46,200. In the past twelve months, 45 homes changed hands, at an average purchase price of €699,578. The range runs from around €395,000 for a compact terraced house to €1,695,000 for more spacious detached homes. The average floor area of sold homes is 162 m², indicating that single-family homes and semi-detached houses dominate here. Want to see current asking prices and selling times? Check the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Son: village character with urban convenience around the corner

Son scores an 8.4 out of 10 from residents on Buurtje.nl, and when you walk around here you understand why. The village has a remarkably green appearance. Residents give the categories of greenery and beauty both a 9.3. Resident A. Gerrits describes it aptly: "Close to a deer park and a nice piece of forest. Ideal for dog owners because it's a free-running area." The Sonse bos and the Dommel offer walking and cycling routes that you won't tire of quickly. On the neighbourhood page of Son you can read all the reviews and neighbourhood data.

In terms of amenities, Son is complete enough for daily shopping. At Dorpsplein you'll find an Albert Heijn and various specialist shops. There are several primary schools, including De Bloktempel and De Regenboog. Resident PvD notes that "there is no secondary school because it's a village". Teenagers usually go to Eckartcollege or Were Di in Valkenswaard, or to schools in Eindhoven. For sports, you can go to football club SBC, tennis club LTV Son or swimming pool De Vriezenhof. F. Hendriks, who has lived there his whole life, calls Son a "lively little village" with petting zoos, breweries, restaurants and many events. Think of the annual fair and the Bloemencorso.

Accessibility is one of its strongest points, with a score of 9.0. Via the N265 and the A50 you are within ten minutes on the Eindhoven ring road. Bus lines connect Son with Eindhoven Centraal and Best, and Eindhoven station can be reached in a quarter of an hour by car. This makes Son popular with people who work in the Brainport region but prefer to live in a village. Within Son itself, the neighbourhoods differ. In De Gentiaan you'll find newer family homes, while 't Zand has a more spacious, greener character. The village centre offers the most liveliness and walking distance to shops. Those looking for more space can also look at the scattered homes on the edges of the village, or at nearby Breugel, which is even smaller in scale.

Is Son right for you as a buyer?

With an average purchase price of nearly €700,000, buying a home in Son is not for every wallet. First-time buyers have a tough time here, unless they buy an apartment in Son or find a smaller terraced house at the lower end of the market. Movers and families with a dual income are the largest target group: 47% of residents are highly educated and most households consist of families with children. In addition to the purchase price, allow for around 2% transfer tax, notary costs and possibly valuation costs. Overbidding occurs, especially for well-maintained single-family homes. Is buying in Son financially a step too far? Then also check out rental homes in Son, although the rental supply is limited at 26% of the stock. More information about municipal schemes can be found on the website of the municipality of Son en Breugel.

Searching for a home in Son and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also choose the right neighbourhood. Compare Son with other districts and neighbourhoods, or view the broader supply of homes for sale in the municipality of Son en Breugel. This way you make a well-considered choice.