Homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord, Coevorden
Discover the current supply of homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord and compare prices, neighbourhood data and resident reviews directly on this page.
House prices and market figures Verspreide huizen Schoonoord, Coevorden
The owner-occupied market in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord is pronounced: as many as 97% of homes are owner-occupied, rental properties are hardly found here. With only 3% rented through other landlords and no housing association properties, this is a neighbourhood of homeowners. The average WOZ value is €398,000, which is significantly higher than the district average of Sleen (€319,000) and well above the municipal average of Coevorden (€287,000). This higher WOZ value reflects the space and type of homes here: scattered, mostly detached buildings in the rural area around Schoonoord.
Over the past twelve months, five homes were sold with an average purchase price of €150,600. The range ran from €144,000 to €155,000. The average sold floor area was 48 m², which works out at a price of approximately €3,138 per m². That is relatively low, indicating that these are smaller properties, possibly former agricultural outbuildings, simple rural homes or small detached houses. For current asking prices and the number of available owner-occupied homes in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord, see the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord, Coevorden
Verspreide huizen Schoonoord is not a village in the classic sense. It consists of individual homes and farmsteads scattered in the rural area around the village of Schoonoord, in the municipality of Coevorden. Those who live here consciously choose space, peace and distance. Your neighbours are not next door, but sometimes hundreds of metres away. The buildings are diverse: from old farms and former agricultural plots to smaller detached houses along country roads. There is no shopping street, no bus stop at your doorstep and no sports club around the corner. That is precisely why people come to live here.
The character is rural and introverted. The surroundings consist of heathlands, forest areas and agricultural land, with the well-known Openluchtmuseum De Zeven Marken in Schoonoord itself nearby. That museum, dedicated to traditional Drenthe country life, fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the area. Walking and cycling come naturally here: the Hunzedal and the Hondsrug are directly accessible from the neighbourhood.
Facilities are limited in Schoonoord itself: a primary school, a village hall and a few small amenities. For more extensive shopping, a GP or a pharmacy, you rely on Emmen, about a twenty-minute drive away, or on Coevorden. Public transport is scarce in the rural area. A car is not a luxury but a necessity. That is an honest disadvantage of living in the scattered buildings around Schoonoord.
The population is relatively old: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old (40 out of 120 residents), followed by those aged 65 and over. Young people and families with children are less represented. This gives the neighbourhood a quiet, established atmosphere. On the neighbourhood main page of Verspreide huizen Schoonoord you will find resident reviews and detailed district data that further colour this picture.
Compared to surrounding neighbourhoods such as Noord-Sleen or Diphoorn, the building density here is even lower and the supply even scarcer. Verspreide huizen Sleen also has a similar rural area character, but the exact location and type of homes differ. The parent district Sleen as a whole offers more variety in housing types and has a slightly lower average WOZ value, indicating that the scattered homes around Schoonoord are valued relatively higher.
Who is a home for sale in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord interesting for?
This neighbourhood suits people who consciously choose to live in a rural area: few neighbours, lots of nature and space around the home. Think of those aged 50 and over looking for a quiet environment, or people deliberately slowing down from the city. First-time buyers or young families with school-age children will experience the limited facilities and lack of good public transport as a barrier. The supply is small and the speed of sale can vary. Those considering renting instead of buying can also look at the rental properties in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord, although that supply is extremely limited at 3% of the housing stock. Buying an apartment in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord is virtually out of the question; these are almost exclusively ground-based homes.
What residents say about Verspreide huizen Schoonoord
Residents of Verspreide huizen Schoonoord particularly appreciate the peace and space. The nature on their doorstep and the lack of bustle are consistently mentioned positively. One resident writes: "You really live out here, no traffic, no noise, just peace and green all around you." Critical notes almost always concern accessibility and the lack of facilities within walking distance. Those who know this and consciously choose it are generally satisfied. See all reviews and the full neighbourhood scores on the page of Verspreide huizen Schoonoord.
Compare homes for sale around Verspreide huizen Schoonoord and the Sleen region
Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data that you will not find anywhere else in this combination. This way you can directly compare homes for sale in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord with the supply in the Sleen district, in neighbourhoods such as 't Haantje or Verspreide huizen 't Haantje, or more broadly within the municipality of Coevorden. For general information about living and life in the municipality, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Coevorden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of a home in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
Over the past twelve months, the average purchase price in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord was €150,600. Sale prices ranged between €144,000 and €155,000. The average sales area was 48 m², resulting in a price of approximately €3,138 per m². This involves a small number of transactions, so prices can vary significantly per property.
What is the WOZ value in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
The average WOZ value in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord is €398,000. This is considerably higher than the district average of Sleen (€319,000) and well above the municipal average of Coevorden (€398,000 versus €287,000). The higher WOZ value is related to the type of homes in the rural area, often detached houses on larger plots.
What is it like to live in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
Living in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord means choosing peace, space, and nature. The neighbourhood consists of scattered homes and farmsteads in the rural area around Schoonoord, surrounded by heathland and forest. Amenities are limited in Schoonoord itself; for more, you need to go to Emmen or Coevorden. Residents appreciate the tranquillity and greenery but mention accessibility as a point of attention.
Is Verspreide huizen Schoonoord suitable for families with children?
The neighbourhood has relatively few young families. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, followed by those aged 65 and over. There is a primary school in Schoonoord, but public transport is scarce and a car is essential. Families who consciously choose a rural environment and are mobile can live here well, but it is not a neighbourhood with many peers for children in the immediate vicinity.
How accessible is Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
Accessibility by car is reasonable: Emmen is about a twenty-minute drive away and Coevorden a similar distance. Public transport is limited in this rural area; there are no bus stops directly at the scattered homes. A car is not a choice here but a necessity. Cycling and walking are quite possible thanks to quiet country roads and nearby nature reserves.
What types of homes are for sale in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
The supply consists almost exclusively of ground-floor homes, such as detached houses, former farms, and smaller rural homes on scattered plots. Buying an apartment in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord is virtually impossible; this type of housing is absent here. The average sales area of recently sold homes was 48 m², indicating a mix of smaller and more modest properties alongside larger farmsteads.
Is there much supply available to buy a home in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord?
Supply is generally limited. The total housing stock in the neighbourhood comprises only 30 homes, and five were sold in the past twelve months. Buying in Verspreide huizen Schoonoord therefore requires patience: suitable homes do not come on the market often. It is advisable to set alerts and check the page regularly for the current supply.











