Terraced houses for sale in Steenwijkerland

What makes terraced houses in Steenwijkerland different from those in the Randstad

Steenwijkerland is not a municipality where you find dozens of terraced houses after half an hour of scrolling. The supply is limited, the municipality is large in area but sparsely populated, and the villages each have their own character. This makes buying a terraced house in Steenwijkerland a different exercise than in an urban market. Here you are not just buying a home, you are also choosing a village.

Terraced houses form a solid part of the owner-occupied housing stock in the larger centres such as Steenwijk, Vollenhove and Giethoorn. In the smaller villages they are scarcer. For first-time buyers and those moving up the property ladder who are looking for space, peace and a reasonable price, this is a municipality worth following seriously. View the current supply and the most recent figures in all owner-occupied homes in Steenwijkerland at the top of this page.

What determines the price of a terraced house here

Terraced houses in Steenwijkerland are in the mid-range segment. Not the lowest prices in Overijssel, but also not the pressure of a big city. What pushes the price up or down are mainly these factors:

• Centre versus rural area. Steenwijk (the largest centre) attracts more demand and higher prices than a village like Scheerwolde or Tuk.
• Giethoorn effect. Homes in and around Giethoorn are sometimes also viewed by investors and holiday rental operators. This influences the asking price.
• State of maintenance and insulation. Older terraced houses from the 1970s-80s often have a lower energy label. Banks sometimes apply a correction for poor insulation when financing. Have this calculated in advance.
• Plot size. In villages like Willemsoord or Sint Jansklooster, gardens are often more spacious than in the centre of Steenwijk. This weighs on the price but also on the mortgage value.

For the current price ratios: see the overview at the top of this page.

Five practical tips for those looking for a terraced house in Steenwijkerland

• Respond quickly, even to homes that have just been listed. In centres like Steenwijk, popular terraced houses sometimes sell within a week. Don't wait for a second viewing if the first one feels right.
• Ask about the HOA status in older blocks. Terraced houses in rows from the 1980s sometimes have informal agreements about shared roofs or fences that were never formally recorded. Have this checked by a buying agent or notary.
• Pay attention to the property boundary at the side wall. With terraced houses, the property boundary sometimes runs right along the wall. Extensions or dormer windows can then encounter neighbour law or a permit requirement you didn't expect.
• Arrange mortgage advice before viewing. Banks are strict with homes under 40m² of living space. That is less of an issue here, but small terraced houses in older village centres can fall just below threshold values for certain lenders.
• Set up a search alert in the free Buurtje.nl app. The app sends a push notification as soon as a new terraced house in Steenwijkerland (or a specific centre) comes online. Free to download via the App Store and Google Play.
• Check the zoning for homes near rural areas. Some terraced houses on the edge of a centre border agricultural land. This can mean that expansion possibilities are limited or that odour nuisance zones apply.
• Compare the WOZ value with the asking price. In smaller centres, the WOZ sometimes lags behind the market. A large difference can indicate a sharply priced home or, conversely, an asking price above the market.

Neighbourhoods and villages where terraced houses are most common

Steenwijkerland has many small centres. Not everywhere are terraced houses available, but these are the places most relevant for buyers. Neighbourhood scores are based on resident reviews via Buurtje.nl's neighbourhood data for Steenwijkerland.

• Sint Jansklooster (8.9/10). Quiet polder village on the Zwarte Meer. Residents appreciate the peace and social cohesion. Supply is limited, but when something becomes available it usually goes quickly.
• Steenwijk (8.2/10). The central hub of the municipality, with the most supply of terraced houses. Good amenities, station, schools. Most active market within the municipality.
• Willemsoord (8.0/10). Particularly historic village with a characteristic structure. Terraced houses here are often older but have spacious plots. Suitable for buyers who value authenticity over new builds.
• Giethoorn (7.5/10). Famous for tourism, but ordinary families also live here. Take into account seasonal crowds and the influence of holiday rentals on the housing market.
• Vollenhove (7.1/10). Old town on the Vollenhovermeer. Relatively affordable, with a historic centre. Less dynamic in supply, but interesting for buyers who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Steenwijk.

Also consider Zwolle if the supply here disappoints

Steenwijkerland does not always have the supply you are looking for. Zwolle is about 35 kilometres away and has a significantly larger and more active supply of terraced houses. Prices are higher there, but so is the choice. View the current supply of terraced houses in Zwolle if you want to broaden your search area.

Want to know if renting is temporarily a better option while you search for a home to buy? Then also check the supply of terraced houses for rent in Steenwijkerland as a bridging solution.