Homes for sale in Steenwijk, Steenwijkerland

What does a home in Steenwijk cost?

The housing market in Steenwijk is more accessible than you might expect based on the municipal average. The average WOZ value here is €258,000, well below the average of €309,000 in the municipality of Steenwijkerland. This difference is because Steenwijk as a town has more terraced houses and apartments, while the surrounding villages often have detached houses. Of the more than 8,500 homes, 52% are owner-occupied and 48% are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations. In the past twelve months, 165 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €476,270. The range is remarkably wide: from €125,000 for a compact apartment to €3,950,000 for the most exclusive properties in the rural area. The average living area of sold homes is 148 m². At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and asking prices for an up-to-date picture.

Living in Steenwijk: an honest picture of the largest town in Steenwijkerland

Steenwijk is the kind of place where, as a newcomer, you can quickly find your feet, but you only get to know the nuances once you have lived there for a while. Residents on Buurtje.nl give the neighbourhood a score of 8.2 out of 10. Accessibility scores particularly high at 9.0, and rightly so. Steenwijk station is on the Zwolle-Leeuwarden line, meaning you can be at Zwolle Centraal in just over forty minutes. The A32 towards Meppel and the N375 to Zwartsluis are easily accessible, and local bus routes connect the town with surrounding villages. However, resident Elma adds a note of caution: "I personally don't find the bus services very convenient." If you rely on public transport for the last few kilometres within the neighbourhood, you need to take that into account.

In terms of amenities, Steenwijk has everything you would expect from a service centre. In the centre, you will find an Albert Heijn, an Aldi and various specialist shops around the Markt and Oosterstraat. There are several primary schools (including De Regenboog and De Lichtboei) and secondary school Stad & Esch for secondary education. Residents appreciate the schools: Elma calls them "very good schools". For sports, you can go to football club SVW '27, tennis club De Gagels and swimming pool De Stobbepoele. Stadspark and the area around the Steenwijker Aa offer greenery within walking distance, although the experience varies by neighbourhood. In Woldmeenthe, according to resident Cjhc, it is "green, quiet and safe" with many playgrounds and cycle paths. In other parts, such as around Oostermeenthe, the provision of play areas for young children is somewhat more limited.

To be fair, Steenwijk also has its downsides. Resident Jesse, who gives the neighbourhood an 8.4, notes that there is "slight nuisance from drug dealing" around the park by the pond. The safety score is still good at 8.2, but it is something to be aware of if you are looking in certain neighbourhoods. The sense of community scores a 7.8: according to Elma, people are "very much to themselves". That is not necessarily negative, but do not expect a neighbourhood where neighbours immediately pop round for coffee. If you want to know more about the atmosphere and all the reviews, check out the neighbourhood page for Steenwijk with all resident reviews and neighbourhood data.

For which buyers is Steenwijk a good choice?

With an average income of €31,600 and an entry price from around €125,000, buying an apartment in Steenwijk is achievable for first-time buyers, especially compared to the Randstad. Families will find spacious family homes with gardens in neighbourhoods such as Clingenborgh and Torenlanden. Seniors looking to downsize have a choice of ground-floor apartments, particularly around the centre. Bear in mind additional costs: approximately 2% transfer tax, notary fees and possibly a structural survey. The supply varies, so be quick if you find something that suits. If you prefer to rent first, take a look at rental properties in Steenwijk. The labour participation rate of 62% and the relatively modest income level mean that overbidding is less extreme here than in the west, but popular homes do sell quickly.

Searching for a home in Steenwijk 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 home but also know what to expect from the area. Feel free to compare Steenwijk with nearby towns such as Oldemarkt, Scheerwolde or Kuinre. Or view the complete overview of homes for sale in Steenwijkerland. More information about municipal regulations and zoning plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Steenwijkerland.