Homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe, Drimmelen
View the current supply of homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe and discover through neighbourhood data and resident reviews whether this rural neighbourhood suits you.
House prices and market figures Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe, Drimmelen
The owner-occupied market in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe is pronounced: 92% of homes are owner-occupied, renting plays almost no role. With an average WOZ value of €461,000, this neighbourhood is well above the district average of Lage Zwaluwe (€344,000) and also above the municipal average of Drimmelen (€373,000). That price difference is explainable: these are detached and spacious rural homes in the outlying area, not terraced houses or apartments. Over the past twelve months, three homes were sold with an average purchase price of €500,000 and an average living area of 224 m². That works out to a price of approximately €2,232 per m². The range in sale prices varied from €500,000 to €500,000, reflecting the limited transaction base. Supply varies greatly; check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent asking prices and selling times. Anyone considering buying an apartment in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe will find that this segment simply does not exist here. It is almost exclusively large detached homes on spacious plots.
Living in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe, Drimmelen
Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe is not a district in the classic sense. It is a collection of scattered homes and farmsteads spread across the polder and river landscape around Lage Zwaluwe, in the municipality of Drimmelen. Those who live here consciously choose space, tranquillity and distance from neighbours. The buildings consist mainly of detached farmhouses, former agricultural dwellings and spacious country houses, often built in the second half of the twentieth century but sometimes older. Streets in the classic sense are hardly present; they are more like country roads, dykes and polder ribbons that connect the plots.
The atmosphere is rural and quiet. With 165 residents and 60 homes, this is one of the smallest and least densely built-up neighbourhoods in the municipality. The largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, and half of the households are married. Families with children are the most common household type. That fits the picture: space for a garden, a shed, perhaps a few animals, and children playing outside without traffic congestion.
Facilities are hardly available in the neighbourhood itself. For daily groceries, schools and sports clubs, you drive to the centre of Lage Zwaluwe, a few minutes away. There you will find a primary school, a supermarket and a village square. For more extensive facilities, such as secondary schools, a hospital or a larger shopping centre, Made is the designated destination, the largest centre of the municipality of Drimmelen. Made is about a ten-minute drive away.
Accessibility by car is reasonable. Via the N285 and the connection to the A59, you can reach Breda or Roosendaal in about twenty minutes. Public transport is limited; there are bus routes in the region, but the frequency is low and the walking distance from the scattered homes to a bus stop can be considerable. For daily commuting without a car, this neighbourhood is therefore less suitable.
Residents particularly appreciate the tranquillity, the space and the view over the open landscape. One resident describes it as: "Here you really feel like you forget the world for a while. No neighbours opposite, no street noise, just space." Some are less positive about the limited public transport connections and the fact that you need a car for everything. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the page for Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe.
For comparison: the neighbouring neighbourhood Die Swaluw and De Heerlijkheid Lage Zwaluwe are closer to the village centre and offer a slightly more accessible living environment. Blauwe Sluis also has a rural character but with a different location. Those who want to broaden the comparison can also look at the supply of homes for sale in Lage Zwaluwe as a whole.
Who is a home for sale in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe interesting for?
This neighbourhood is most suitable for movers and established families who consciously choose rural living with plenty of space and privacy. First-time buyers will have little chance here: the average purchase price of €500,000 and the limited supply make buying a home in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe financially unattainable for that group. Seniors who are specifically looking for proximity to facilities are also less suited to this living environment. Be realistic about the limited supply: only a few homes are sold per year, which means you need patience and must act quickly when something becomes available. Overbidding is not uncommon in this segment. If you are unsure whether buying now is the right time, you can also look at the rental homes in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe, although that supply is minimal given the low rental percentage of 8%.
What residents say about Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe
Residents of Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe consistently emphasise the tranquillity and space as the biggest plus points of living in this outlying area. The neighbourhood scores well on liveability and green space, but less on accessibility and facilities in the immediate vicinity. One resident writes: "You have to like peace and quiet and be willing to take the car for everything, but if you accept that, it's lovely here." All reviews per category and the full neighbourhood data can be found on the overview page of this neighbourhood on Buurtje.nl.
Compare homes for sale in and around Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe
Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find elsewhere. This way you can directly compare homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe with supply in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Kwistgeldpolder and Nieuwland, or look more broadly at homes for sale in the municipality of Drimmelen. Would you also like to explore other centres in the municipality? Then view supply in districts such as Made or Wagenberg. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Drimmelen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
The average purchase price in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe over the past twelve months was €500,000, with an average living area of 224 m². This amounts to approximately €2,232 per m². These are almost exclusively spacious detached houses; cheaper housing types such as apartments or terraced houses are not available in this neighbourhood.
What is the WOZ value in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
The average WOZ value in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe is €461,000. This is well above the district average of Lage Zwaluwe (€344,000) and also above the municipal average of Drimmelen (€373,000). The higher value reflects the rural character with large plots and spacious detached houses.
What is it like to live in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
Living in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe means choosing peace, space and a rural view in the polder and river area around Lage Zwaluwe. The neighbourhood has about 165 inhabitants spread over 60 homes. Residents appreciate the privacy and quiet, but also indicate that you need a car for almost everything because amenities in the neighbourhood itself are lacking.
Is Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe suitable for families with children?
Families with children are the most common household type in this neighbourhood, so yes, the living environment appeals to that target group. The space and quiet are major plus points. Practically, you must take into account that schools, sports clubs and playgrounds are located in the centre of Lage Zwaluwe or in Made, a few minutes' drive away. A car is indispensable for that.
How accessible is Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
By car, the neighbourhood is easily accessible via the N285 with a quick connection to the A59, allowing you to reach Breda or Roosendaal in about twenty minutes. Public transport is limited: bus lines run in the region, but the frequency is low and the walking distance to a stop can be long from the scattered homes. For daily commuting without a car, this neighbourhood is less suitable.
What type of homes are for sale in Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
The supply consists almost exclusively of detached houses, including former farms, agricultural company houses and country houses. Apartments or terraced houses are not found in this rural area. The homes are generally spacious, with an average sold area of 224 m² in the past year. Supply is scarce: only a few homes change hands each year.
Is there a lot of green and nature in the area around Verspreide huizen Lage Zwaluwe?
Yes, the location in the polder and river landscape of the municipality of Drimmelen provides plenty of open space, dikes and water-rich nature in the immediate vicinity. The National Park De Biesbosch is a short distance away, offering opportunities for walking, cycling and boating. For many residents, this is precisely an important reason to want to live here.
