Homes for sale in Stuivezand, Drimmelen

House prices and market figures Stuivezand, Drimmelen

The owner-occupied market in Stuivezand is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 68% of the more than 1,000 homes are owner-occupied, compared to 32% rented. The average WOZ value is €334,000, which is noticeably lower than the average in the Made district (€376,000) and the municipal average of Drimmelen (€373,000). That difference could be interesting for buyers who want to live in the region but don't want to pay the highest prices.

In the past twelve months, 18 homes were sold in Stuivezand, with an average purchase price of €475,056. The range ran from €320,000 to €699,000, indicating that both modest terraced houses and larger detached homes changed hands. The average living area of the sold homes was 126 m², which works out at a price of around €3,770 per square metre. Supply is limited, with only 18 transactions per year, so if something suitable comes up, acting quickly is wise. Check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Stuivezand, Drimmelen

Stuivezand is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the edge of Made, in the west of the municipality of Drimmelen. The name already hints at its character: it is a neighbourhood that grew on sandy soil, with an open, rural feel that you don't quickly find in more urban environments. The housing stock largely consists of single-family homes from the 1960s to the 1980s, with some newer infill here and there. Detached homes and semi-detached houses dominate the streetscape, giving the neighbourhood a spacious and quiet character.

The population structure of Stuivezand shows that this is a neighbourhood where people stay. With 610 residents aged 65 and over as the largest age group, and a relatively high proportion of married households (44%), this is not a neighbourhood with much turnover. Families with children are present but not the majority. The labour participation rate of 65% and an average income of €31,300 are slightly below the municipal average, which fits with the higher concentration of pensioners.

For daily shopping, residents rely on the centre of Made, within walking distance or a short bike ride. There you will find a supermarket, a pharmacy and the primary schools that serve the neighbourhood. Sports clubs, including football club SV Made and various recreational opportunities along the Amer and the De Biesbosch National Park, are within cycling distance. The Biesbosch also attracts many walkers and kayakers, and for residents of Stuivezand, that is a daily advantage you don't get everywhere.

In terms of accessibility, Stuivezand is a typical West Brabant commuter neighbourhood. There is no train station in Made itself; the nearest station is Lage Zwaluwe, about ten minutes away by car. Bus connections via Arriva lines connect Made with Breda and Roosendaal, but the frequency is limited, so a car is practically indispensable. Via the N285 and the A16, Breda can be reached in about twenty to twenty-five minutes, Rotterdam and Dordrecht in half an hour.

Residents appreciate the peace, the space and the close proximity to nature. On the neighbourhood main page of Stuivezand you can read what residents themselves write. A recurring theme in the reviews is social cohesion: "You really know your neighbours here, that's becoming increasingly rare," says one resident. Criticism mainly focuses on the limited public transport connections and the fact that for larger shopping trips or going out you really have to go to Breda or Roosendaal.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Middelmade and Zilverberg, Stuivezand has a somewhat more rural character. If you want more urban amenities within walking distance, you could also look at Hondenhei or the homes for sale in Made as a district as a whole. For more information about living in the municipality, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Drimmelen.

For whom is buying in Stuivezand a good choice?

Stuivezand mainly attracts movers and people approaching retirement age who value space, peace and greenery over urban liveliness. The average purchase price of €475,056 makes buying a home in Stuivezand difficult for first-time buyers without existing equity or a substantial savings buffer. With only eighteen sales per year, supply is scarce, and anyone with their eye on a property would do well to act quickly. Families who want to live outside the city with a garden and space for children will find what they are looking for here, provided they accept the car dependency. If you are unsure about buying, you can also look at the rental homes in Stuivezand as a temporary alternative to get to know the neighbourhood first.

What residents say about Stuivezand

Residents rate Stuivezand predominantly positively, particularly in terms of peace, safety and the green environment. The higher scores go to liveability and neighbourhood feel, while amenities and accessibility score lower. One resident describes it like this: "Stuivezand is not a neighbourhood to impress, but to live in pleasantly. That's exactly what I was looking for." See all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of this neighbourhood.

Compare homes for sale in and around Stuivezand

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find in this overview anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides Stuivezand, there are more interesting options in the municipality: for example, check out Terheijden or Wagenberg for a different village character, or explore all homes for sale in the municipality of Drimmelen for a broader view of the market.