Buying a home in Ballast, Coevorden.
Ballast is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find families and couples who want some distance from the town centre without going too far out. The homes are mostly from the 1970s and 80s, solidly built, many with gardens. You're quickly into green space, and Coevorden's town centre with shops and cafés is just a bike ride away. What matters here: this isn't a trendy area, but a place where neighbours know each other and life just happens.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Ballast
Pros:
- Close to Coevorden town centre (5–10 minutes' walk), so shops, restaurants and services are quickly accessible
- Quiet residential neighbourhood with many families; less traffic than the historic centre
- Relatively affordable house prices compared to larger cities in the north
- Good access to the N34 for those who need to travel to Emmen or Assen
Cons:
- Limited train service: only regional trains to Groningen and Zwolle, no express trains
- Little nightlife; the area becomes quiet quickly in the evenings
- Limited choice of schools and childcare in the immediate vicinity
- Coevorden is a small town; those seeking more cultural amenities or diversity will need to travel to larger cities
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Coevorden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 31.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 457
- Residential burglary
- 12
- Theft
- 92
- Violence and threats
- 57
- Vandalism and public order
- 73
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Ballast offer?
Coevorden is a former garrison town where you'll find plenty of 1930s homes and older architecture, especially around the centre. You're fairly isolated in Drenthe, which means your neighbours tend to be families who actually want to stay put, not pass through. The Vecht river runs through the village and gives you a nice spot for walks, and Emmen is close by for bigger shops and services. Homes are affordable here compared to what you'd pay elsewhere, but you need to be comfortable with some distance.
Buying agent in Ballast
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Housing market Ballast
In Coevorden, the real estate market shows notable trends. Homes sold this quarter totaled 58, down from 76 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 354,000 euros, compared to 376,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose to 3,064 euros from 2,958 euros last quarter. The average list price decreased to 334,000 euros from 365,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: May 2026
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