Homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Bourtange, Westerwolde

House prices and market figures Verspreide huizen Bourtange, Westerwolde

The housing market in Verspreide huizen Bourtange is predominantly a buyer's market: as many as 90% of the 90 homes are owner-occupied, only 10% are rented out. The average WOZ value is €263,000, which is slightly below the district average of Bourtange (€291,000) and comparable to the municipal average of Westerwolde (€269,000). In the past twelve months, 21 homes changed hands for an average purchase price of €200,667. The range ran from €122,000 to €375,000, indicating that both affordable starter homes and larger properties are becoming available. With an average living area of 59 m² in those transactions, the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,401. That relatively small average area suggests that mainly compact homes have been sold recently, possibly former farmhouses that have been split up or smaller detached houses. See the overview at the top of this page for current asking prices and selling times.

Living in Verspreide huizen Bourtange, Westerwolde

Verspreide huizen Bourtange, the name says it all: this is not a contiguous village but a collection of homes scattered across the rural area around the fortified town of Bourtange. Think ribbon development along narrow roads, detached houses with large gardens and here and there a former agricultural property converted into a home. The landscape is open, flat and green, with ditches, fields and occasionally a forest edge. It is quiet here, apart from the sound of birds and tractors.

With 270 residents, this is a small community. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (100 people), followed by those aged 65 and over (90 people). You notice that: it is a neighbourhood where people have lived for a long time, where you know your neighbours but where social life does not come naturally. Resident Romy sums it up succinctly: "Mostly it's nice and people are friendly." She gives the neighbourhood a 7.5. Notably, the score for green space (9.0) and amenities (9.0) is high, while sense of community (6.0) and beauty (6.0) score lower. That matches the picture: the nature is beautiful, but for a close neighbourhood life you have to make an effort yourself.

In terms of amenities, you rely on nearby Vlagtwedde for your daily groceries at the supermarket, GP and primary school. The fortified town of Bourtange itself attracts many tourists and has catering establishments, but no shops for daily needs. The nearest secondary school is in Ter Apel or Stadskanaal. Accessibility scores an 8.0 among residents, but that is relative: by car you are well connected via the N365 and N368 to Vlagtwedde and Stadskanaal, but public transport is limited to a bus line with low frequency. A car of your own is not a luxury here but a necessity. For more information about the municipality, you can visit the website of the municipality of Westerwolde.

Compared to the neighbourhood Bourtange itself, you live here more spaciously and rurally, but with less immediate proximity to catering establishments and tourist crowds. Neighbourhoods such as Pallert and Weite have a similar rural character. Those looking for more village life can also look at the supply in the district Bellingwolde or Sellingen. All reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the main page of Verspreide huizen Bourtange.

Is a home for sale in Verspreide huizen Bourtange right for you?

With an average purchase price around €200,000 and homes from €122,000, buying a home in Verspreide huizen Bourtange is accessible for starters who prefer peace and space over urban convenience. The average income of €28,600 and a labour participation rate of 53% show that many residents are retired or self-employed. This is attractive for seniors who want to downsize in a quiet place. Families with young children must take travel time to schools and sports clubs into account. Half of the households are married and 55 households have no children, confirming the picture of a quiet, adult neighbourhood. If you are looking to buy an apartment in Verspreide huizen Bourtange, the supply is limited: it almost exclusively concerns ground-based homes. Would you rather consider renting? Then check the rental homes in Verspreide huizen Bourtange, although that supply is very small at 10% rental homes.

What residents say about Verspreide huizen Bourtange

The average resident score is a 7.5 based on 1 review. The highest subscores go to green space (9.0) and amenities (9.0), the lowest to sense of community and beauty (both 6.0). Safety scores a 7.0, accessibility an 8.0. Romy writes: "Mostly it's nice and people are friendly" and gives her neighbourhood the label "Cosy". More reviews and detailed scores can be found on the neighbourhood page of Verspreide huizen Bourtange.

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