Homes for sale in Woldmeenthe, Steenwijkerland

House prices and market figures for Woldmeenthe, Steenwijkerland

Woldmeenthe is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 88% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes, while only 11% is rented out. This says something about the character of the neighbourhood: people buy here, and they stay. The average WOZ value is €396,000, which is considerably higher than the district average of Steenwijk (€258,000) and also clearly above the municipal average of Steenwijkerland (€309,000). Woldmeenthe thus belongs to the more expensive segments within the municipality.

Over the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €468,731. The selling prices ranged from €339,000 to €565,000, indicating that both more accessible and more exclusive homes changed hands. The average sold home had an area of 167 m², which works out to a price of approximately €2,807 per square metre. These are predominantly spacious single-family homes, often detached or semi-detached. Current asking prices and the current time on market can be found at the top of this page in the live property overview.

Living in Woldmeenthe, Steenwijkerland

Woldmeenthe is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the edge of Steenwijk. The neighbourhood was largely built from the 1980s and 1990s and consists mainly of spacious single-family homes on their own plots, with the occasional detached house in a slightly greener street. The development is clear, the streets are wide, and there is plenty of greenery between the homes. Water also plays a role in the streetscape: ditches and small ponds give the neighbourhood an open, airy character.

Residents rate Woldmeenthe remarkably highly. On the neighbourhood page of Woldmeenthe there is an overall score of 9.8 out of 10, based on resident reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as follows: "Woldmeenthe is a nice place to live. It is green, quiet and safe. All amenities are within walking or cycling distance. A very nice neighbourhood to grow up in, with many playgrounds, cycle paths, greenery and water. There is no litter problem and the greenery is well maintained." That picture matches the high sub-scores for safety, greenery and community, all a perfect 10.

As for amenities: the centre of Steenwijk is within cycling distance, about ten minutes by bike. There you will find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Jumbo, shops, restaurants and the train station of Steenwijk. That station offers direct connections to Zwolle and Leeuwarden, making it easy for commuters from Woldmeenthe to get around. For the car, the N334 is quickly accessible, which connects to the A32 towards Meppel and further to the Randstad. Within the neighbourhood itself, there are playgrounds and the cycle paths make it easy for children to move around independently.

Education scores slightly lower in the reviews (8 out of 10), but primary schools are present in and around the neighbourhood. For secondary education, children rely on the centre of Steenwijk, which is easily reachable by bike.

Compared to other neighbourhoods in Steenwijk, Woldmeenthe has a clearly quieter and greener profile than, for example, Centrum Steenwijk, where there is more urban dynamics but also more bustle. Torenlanden and Oostwijken De Beitel are somewhat similar in atmosphere, but Woldmeenthe distinguishes itself by the higher WOZ values and the larger homes. Those who want to know more about the broader supply in the neighbourhood can visit the page for owner-occupied homes in Steenwijk.

Does Woldmeenthe suit you as a buyer?

Woldmeenthe mainly attracts families and people aged 45 to 65. The largest age group consists of 420 residents between 45 and 65 years old, and almost half of the households are married. The spacious homes, the playgrounds and the safe cycle paths make the neighbourhood attractive for families with children. First-time buyers will find it difficult: the average selling price of almost €469,000 and a lower limit of €339,000 make a first home here financially challenging. Those moving up the property ladder with equity or dual-income earners with a good income are more at home here. Supply is limited, only 13 homes were sold in the past year, so anyone wanting to buy in Woldmeenthe would do well to act quickly when something becomes available. Those who want to explore the neighbourhood without buying immediately can also look at the rental homes in Woldmeenthe, although the rental supply here is limited.

What residents say about Woldmeenthe

Woldmeenthe receives an overall score of 9.8 out of 10 from residents. All sub-scores for safety, accessibility, community, greenery, housing, beauty and amenities are a perfect 10. Only education scores slightly lower with an 8. Resident Cjhc writes: "Woldmeenthe is a nice place to live. It is green, quiet and safe. All amenities are within walking or cycling distance." View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the overview page of Woldmeenthe.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Woldmeenthe

Buurtje.nl bundles the housing supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find in such detail anywhere else. This way you can not only see what is for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you. In addition to Woldmeenthe, you can also look at Steenwijkerdiep or Clingenborgh for a different atmosphere within Steenwijk. Those who want to search more broadly will find more options via owner-occupied homes in the municipality of Steenwijkerland or on the website of the municipality of Steenwijkerland for local information about living and new construction.