Ossenzijl, Steenwijkerland
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Bloemstraat sits in the peaceful village of Ossenzijl, surrounded by the wide skies and waterways of the Weerribben-Wieden area. With 67 m² of living space and a 127 m² plot, it's a compact home that feels cosy rather than cramped. The asking price of €230,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €397,600, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other terraced houses in Steenwijkerland.
Ossenzijl is a small village with about 485 residents, where nearly all homes are single-family houses and 86% are owner-occupied. It's a quiet, rural setting, the address density is just 114 addresses per km², so you'll have plenty of space around you. The population is mixed: a fair share of families with children, but also many older residents. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so what you see is what you get: a straightforward, no-fuss village life. For more context, have a look at the municipality of Steenwijkerland.
Your morning bread run means a short walk to the restaurant just around the corner, but for a full supermarket you'll need to drive: the nearest PLUS is about 4.2 km away. The local primary school, Christelijk Kindcentrum Eben Haëzer, is on your doorstep, just a couple of streets away. For secondary school, children travel further afield, about 12 km. The village has a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and the train station is 13.5 km away, so a car is almost essential here.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Thuus Makelaars.
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Bloemstraat 4, Ossenzijl
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About Bloemstraat 4, Ossenzijl
The asking price of €230,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €397,600, but the home is also 55% smaller than the average (67 m² vs 150 m²). The price per m² works out at about €3,433, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €2,739 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium per square metre for a compact home.
The home has energy label B, which is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label A or A+, and 60% have label D or worse, so this home is above average in energy performance.
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 4.2 km, so you'll need a car or bike for groceries. There are no supermarkets within walking distance in Ossenzijl itself.
The closest primary school is Christelijk Kindcentrum Eben Haëzer, just 322 m away, an easy walk. Other primary schools are about 4 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 11.7 km away, so older children will need transport.
The nearest train station is 13.5 km away, so daily commuting by train is not practical without a car. Bus services are not detailed in the listing, but given the rural location, a car is the main mode of transport.
Ossenzijl is a very quiet village with 485 residents, mostly living in single-family homes. It's a rural area with low address density, so you'll enjoy peace and space. The population includes families and older residents, and the area has a low crime rate (9 total offences).
In the past period, sold homes in Ossenzijl took an average of 121 days to sell. That's about four months, suggesting a market that moves at a steady pace rather than a fast one.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ossenzijl