Buying a home in Marslanden, Borger.
Marslanden is a quiet residential pocket in Borger where you'll find detached homes and dorps-style houses on good-sized plots—the kind of place where neighbours actually know each other. It sits between the main village and open countryside, giving you access to the Drenthe cycling routes and forests without being tucked away from town. Most homes here date from the 1970s onwards, so you're not dealing with heavy renovation projects. The Borger-Odoorn region has a steady, working community feel; schools and shops are close enough that you won't need to travel far for basics.
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What to consider when buying in Marslanden
Pros:
- Detached and semi-detached houses with gardens are the norm here, not the exception; you get actual space around your property.
- Direct access to the Drentsche Aa valley for walking and cycling, with marked trails starting from your doorstep.
- Council-owned sports facilities (tennis, football) are within the village and genuinely used by locals, not neglected.
- House prices remain significantly lower than comparable homes in Groningen or Assen, even accounting for travel time.
Cons:
- The nearest supermarket (Albert Heijn or equivalent) requires a short drive; there's no daily shopping within walking distance.
- If you work in Groningen or Assen, you're looking at 25–35 minutes by car each way; public transport to either city involves a bus connection that doesn't run frequently.
- The village has no train station; Borger station (3 km away) serves regional trains only, not the Intercity network.
- Medical specialists are in Assen (20 km); for routine care you'll rely on the GP practice in Borger centre.
- School choice is limited; secondary education means transport to Borger or Assen.
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Borger-Odoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.76
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 109
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 16
- Violence and threats
- 8
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
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 Borger
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at the details of each property carefully before deciding which ones belong on your shortlist.
Asking prices and sale prices in Borger
Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of similar homes in Borger, taking features such as location, size and condition into account. The area's median is a broad reference, not the value of one particular home.
The wider housing market in Borger
Buying a home in Borger? The median sale price was around € 400,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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