Homes for sale in Zuidveld, Midden-Drenthe

House prices and market figures for Zuidveld, Midden-Drenthe

Zuidveld is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: as many as 96% of the 28 homes are owner-occupied, and only 4% are rented out via private landlords. There are no social housing units at all. This says something about the character of this neighbourhood: people buy here deliberately, and once they live here, they generally stay for a long time. The average WOZ value is €402,000, which is noticeably higher than the average in the surrounding district Elp (€394,000) and well above the municipal average of Midden-Drenthe (€299,000). That difference of over a hundred thousand euros compared to the municipality is no coincidence: the housing stock in Zuidveld mainly consists of spacious detached homes and characteristic Drenthe farmhouses, not apartments or compact terraced houses. Current asking prices, the current supply and the average time to sell can be found at the top of this page. Those figures change daily, but the WOZ value gives a solid indication of the price level you can expect here.

Living in Zuidveld, Midden-Drenthe

Zuidveld is not a village in the traditional sense, but a small hamlet with a distinct character of its own. With around 70 residents and 28 homes, it is truly quiet here, in a way you no longer find in larger centres. The buildings are scattered, the plots are large, and the predominant surroundings are green and open. You live here in the middle of the Drenthe landscape, with fields, forests and heathlands within walking distance. That is precisely why people consciously choose to live here.

The housing types are predominantly detached, with a mix of older character properties and former agricultural buildings converted into homes. You will not find terraced houses or flats here. Anyone considering buying an apartment is in the wrong place in Zuidveld; that supply simply does not exist. Those who are specifically looking for space, privacy and their own plot of land will feel right at home here.

As for amenities, you have to be honest: Zuidveld has hardly any itself. There is no supermarket, no primary school and no village pub on the corner. For daily shopping you drive to Beilen, the largest town in the municipality, about ten kilometres away. Beilen has an Albert Heijn, a Lidl and a compact shopping centre with various shops and services. Primary schools and sports clubs are also found in Beilen or neighbouring towns. That is the conscious trade-off you make if you want to live here: fewer amenities around the corner, but also less hustle and bustle, less traffic and more space.

Accessibility by car is reasonably good. The A28 (Zwolle-Groningen) is accessible via Beilen, which makes the connection to Assen and Meppel smooth. Public transport in Zuidveld is limited: there are bus connections, but the frequency is low and for many destinations you are still dependent on the car or bicycle. The nearest train station is Beilen, from where you can travel towards Assen or Zwolle. For those who commute daily, it is wise to calculate that carefully in advance.

Residents appreciate Zuidveld especially for its peace and space. On the neighbourhood main page of Zuidveld you can read what residents themselves write about their neighbourhood. One resident describes it as follows: "Here you really feel like you live somewhere, not just sleep. The peace is not emptiness, it is a conscious choice." Critical comments usually concern the limited public transport connections and the fact that you need the car for almost everything. That is a real point to consider. Compared to the neighbouring neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Elp, Zuidveld is slightly more compact in character, but both neighbourhoods share the same rural setting within the Elp district. If you want to compare with a larger town, you can also look at Beilen, where there are more amenities but also more buildings.

For whom is a home for sale in Zuidveld the right choice?

Zuidveld mainly attracts buyers in the 45-plus age category, and that is logical: you generally need a bit more financial room here due to the higher WOZ values, and you have to be able to live without amenities within walking distance. Families with young children who have to go to school and sports daily will quickly feel the distance to Beilen. Movers who consciously choose peace, space and a detached home in the green fit better here. The supply is limited: homes rarely become available, and when they do, they are gone quickly. Anyone considering buying in Zuidveld would do well to also look at rental homes in Zuidveld, although that supply is even scarcer. Also compare the supply in the wider municipality via homes for sale in Midden-Drenthe.

What residents say about living in Zuidveld

The resident reviews on Buurtje.nl give a consistent picture: highly rated for peace, green and social safety, lower for amenities and accessibility by public transport. One resident writes: "Living here means choosing for yourself and your surroundings, not for convenience. That is exactly what we were looking for." All reviews and sub-scores per category can be found on the overview page of Zuidveld, including scores for liveability, green and safety.

Compare homes for sale in and around Zuidveld

Buurtje.nl brings together the current supply from more than 1,500 sources on one page, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data that you will not find in this combination anywhere else. This way you can not only see which homes are for sale, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Zuidveld with surrounding areas such as homes for sale in Elp, view the supply in Hijken or Hooghalen, or broaden your search to the entire municipality via the municipality page of Midden-Drenthe. More information about living and amenities in the region can also be found on the website of Midden-Drenthe municipality.