16 homes for sale in neighbourhood Stavenisse, Tholen

House prices and market figures Stavenisse, Tholen

The owner-occupied market in Stavenisse is strongly ownership-oriented: 73% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, which is clearly above the national average. The average WOZ value is €213,000, slightly lower than the neighbourhood average of €229,000 and noticeably below the municipal average of Tholen (€260,000). This difference makes Stavenisse relatively affordable within the municipality. Over the past twelve months, 18 homes were sold here at an average purchase price of €303,517. The range runs from €139,900 to €649,500, showing that the supply is varied: from modest terraced houses to more spacious detached properties. With an average living area of 108 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €2,810. The supply mainly consists of ground-floor homes; apartments are hardly found in this village. For current asking prices and the number of available homes at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Stavenisse, Tholen

Stavenisse is a compact, authentic Zeeland village on the island of Tholen, and you notice that immediately when you walk around. The buildings are predominantly small-scale, with many terraced and semi-detached houses from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, interspersed with some older properties around the historic core. The Markt with the reformed church forms the heart of the village and gives Stavenisse its recognisable, quiet character. It is not a neighbourhood where you find traffic jams, hustle and bustle or urban amenities within walking distance, and that is precisely what many residents appreciate here.

In terms of daily amenities, Stavenisse is limited, as you would expect from a village with over 1,500 inhabitants. There is a primary school in the village itself, and for secondary education children rely on Sint-Maartensdijk or Tholen. A supermarket is lacking in the village; doing groceries means a trip to Sint-Maartensdijk or Bergen op Zoom. There are a few local associations active, including sports clubs that keep the social life in the village lively. The municipal website of Tholen provides up-to-date information about municipal services and facilities in the region.

The accessibility of Stavenisse is typical for an island village: by car you are via the N659 in a quarter of an hour in Sint-Maartensdijk and in about twenty to twenty-five minutes in Bergen op Zoom, where there is also a train station with connections to Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Public transport within the village itself is limited; there is a bus line, but the frequency is low. Whoever lives here is in practice dependent on the car. Cycling is good on the quiet polder routes, but for daily travel a car is not a luxury but a necessity.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and sense of community. One resident writes: "In Stavenisse you know your neighbours, the children play outside and it is really quiet. You won't find that in a city anymore." Less positive are some residents about the lack of amenities and the limited accessibility by public transport. On the neighbourhood page of Stavenisse you will find all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores per category. Compared to the nearby Verspreide huizen Stavenisse, which is even more rural in character, the village core has more social cohesion and a more compact structure. Those looking for more urban allure can also look at Sint-Maartensdijk or the larger Tholen, where there are more shops and amenities.

Does an owner-occupied home in Stavenisse suit you?

Stavenisse best suits families and people aged 45 to 65 who consciously choose peace and space over urban convenience. The demographic composition, with relatively many households with children and a significant share of over-45s, reflects that. Starters can enter here thanks to the lower WOZ values and the wide range in purchase prices, but must take into account limited supply: on average only eighteen homes are sold per year. Overbidding is less common in this segment than in urban markets, but popular properties do sell quickly. Those who do not have a car or are dependent on good public transport will find it difficult here. The rental alternative is limited: only 27% of homes are rented out, largely through housing associations.

What residents say about Stavenisse

Residents generally rate Stavenisse positively when it comes to liveability, greenery and the social atmosphere in the village. The scores for peace and safety are high; residents are less enthusiastic about the level of amenities and accessibility by public transport. A common sentiment: "You really have to choose for this, but once you do, you never want to leave." See the full reviews and scores per category on the neighbourhood overview page.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Stavenisse

Buurtje.nl combines housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only search for a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Stavenisse with other parts of the municipality via the page owner-occupied homes in Tholen, or view the broader picture on the district page of Stavenisse. Other neighbourhoods in the municipality worth comparing are Scherpenisse and Poortvliet. If you want to view the supply in the entire region, the municipal page of Tholen provides a good starting point.