Buying a home in Ballo, Balloo.
You'll find Balloo is a quiet corner of Aa en Hunze where you can actually hear yourself think—mostly detached homes on spacious plots, the kind where a decent garden comes standard. The village itself is thin on shops, but you're close enough to Assen for everything else, and the countryside rolls right up to your back door. Locals cycle to Groningen or drive to the motorway without much fuss. If you want peace and don't mind a car, this works.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Ballo
I don't have reliable local knowledge about Ballo in Balloo (Aa en Hunze) detailed enough to write a credible pros-and-cons list. This is a small rural area in Drenthe, and I'd risk inventing specifics about local streets, amenities, or landmarks that aren't accurate.
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- Know which specific streets and landmarks locals actually reference
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Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Aa en Hunze
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 24.12
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 120
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 8
- Violence and threats
- 15
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Balloo
Balloo is a quiet village in the northeast where you'll find traditional farmhouses and modest family homes rather than urban development. The vibe is genuinely rural—you're surrounded by open countryside, small-scale agriculture, and the kind of peace that means you can actually hear the seasons change. Most people here work outside the village or are rooted in land-based trades, so expect neighbours who know the land well. It's a short drive to Groningen's services and schools, which is the trade-off for living somewhere that feels genuinely removed.
Asking prices and sale prices in Balloo
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The wider housing market in Balloo
In Balloo, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 90, compared to 73 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 517,000 euros this quarter from 496,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 3,633 euros to 3,683 euros. The average list price slightly decreased to 487,000 euros this quarter from 488,000 euros last quarter, while the average list price per square meter went from 3,511 euros to 3,537 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: April 2026
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