Homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Beilen, Midden-Drenthe

House prices and market figures Verspreide huizen Beilen, Midden-Drenthe

The owner-occupied market in Verspreide huizen Beilen is pronounced. With 87% owner-occupied homes and only 13% rental properties, this is a neighbourhood where homeownership is the norm. The average WOZ value is €405,000, which is significantly higher than the district average of Beilen (€291,000) and the municipal average of Midden-Drenthe (€299,000). That difference is no coincidence: the scattered buildings outside the centre consist mainly of larger detached houses and characteristic farmhouses on larger plots.

In the past twelve months, 17 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €546,794. Prices ranged from €345,000 to €885,000, which illustrates the breadth of the supply well. With an average living area of 168 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,255. Buying an apartment in Verspreide huizen Beilen is virtually out of the question; the supply consists almost entirely of ground-bound homes. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page for the most recent market situation.

Living in Verspreide huizen Beilen, Midden-Drenthe

Verspreide huizen Beilen is not a neighbourhood in the traditional sense. It is the rural area around the centre of Beilen: a ribbon of farmsteads, detached houses and former agricultural businesses along the Drenthe roads and canals. Those who live here have consciously chosen space, peace and distance from the hustle and bustle. The nearest neighbours are sometimes hundreds of metres away, the garden borders on pasture or forest, and the silence in the evening is striking.

The housing stock largely consists of homes built between the 1950s and 1990s, but there are also older farmhouses and newer detached houses in between. Large plots are more the rule than the exception. This attracts a specific type of resident: families who want space, people who work from home and need their own place, and older people who have consciously chosen the peace of the rural area. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years old, and 45% of households are married. Families with children form the largest household group with 325 households.

Daily shopping is done in the centre of Beilen, a few minutes' drive away. There you will find an Albert Heijn, an Aldi and various specialist shops in the centre. Primary schools and a secondary school are also present in Beilen, as are GPs and a pharmacy. Sports clubs such as football club SVBO and tennis club Beilen are easily accessible. For more extensive facilities, Assen is the logical choice, about twenty minutes' drive away.

In terms of accessibility, the car is indispensable. Beilen station is a few minutes' drive away and offers direct train connections to Assen and Zwolle. Via the N371 and the A28 you are quickly on the motorway. Public transport from the rural area itself is limited, which makes this less suitable for people who are completely dependent on bus or train.

On the neighbourhood page of Verspreide huizen Beilen you can read what residents themselves write about their neighbourhood. One resident describes it aptly: "You live here for the space and the peace. You have to be willing to make some sacrifices, because everything is done by bike or car, but I gladly accept that." Residents appreciate the low building density, the green surroundings and the feeling of freedom. Criticism focuses mainly on the limited walking distance to facilities and the dependence on the car.

If you compare this neighbourhood with neighbouring areas, the character is clearly different from that of Brunsting or Holthe, which have a slightly more compact village atmosphere. Lieving Makkum also has its own character. Verspreide huizen Beilen distinguishes itself by the larger plots and the true rural location. The owner-occupied market in the Beilen district as a whole shows lower average prices, which puts the price difference with this rural area into perspective.

For whom is a home for sale in Verspreide huizen Beilen interesting?

This neighbourhood best suits movers and families who consciously choose space and a rural living environment, and who have no objection to car dependency. The average purchase price of over €546,000 makes this not a starter neighbourhood. First-time buyers or people with a smaller budget should look at the centre of Beilen or consider the rental properties in Verspreide huizen Beilen as a temporary alternative. Supply is limited: only 17 homes were sold last year, which means you have to act quickly when something becomes available. Also be prepared for a price that can exceed the asking price for popular properties. A structural survey is especially recommended for older farmhouses and detached houses.

What residents say about Verspreide huizen Beilen

Residents of Verspreide huizen Beilen rate their neighbourhood predominantly positively. Green surroundings, peace and the space around the home score highest in the reviews. The accessibility of facilities on foot or by bike scores lower, which is logical given the scattered location. One resident writes: "I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. It's quiet here, you have your own space and nature is literally on your doorstep." Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood scores on the overview page of this neighbourhood.

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