Buying a home in Oldenhave, Ruinen.
Oldenhave is where Ruinen's countryside charm sits within easy reach of real amenities. You'll find modest, well-maintained homes—many dating from the early 20th century—clustered around quiet streets lined with mature trees. The Ruinen town center is a short walk away, giving you access to schools, shops, and the kind of local character that comes from a place people actually stick around in. You're also positioned well for cycling into the wider De Wolden landscape and toward the Drentsche Aa nature reserve.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Oldenhave
Pros:
- Small village scale with direct access to rural cycling routes through Drenthe's forests and peatlands
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets with virtually no urban noise
- Ruinen station (regional trains to Assen and Zwolle) is a 15-minute walk or short bike ride away
- Significantly lower property prices than any Dutch city, with period farmhouses and modern family homes widely available
Cons:
- Almost all daily errands require a car or 15–20 minute bike ride to Ruinen town centre for groceries and services
- No local primary school; children must be transported to schools in neighbouring villages
- Social and cultural offerings are minimal; nearest cinema or restaurant choice is 20+ km away
- Regional train frequency is limited (hourly off-peak); commuting to a city job would mean 1+ hour each way
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in De Wolden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 13.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 49
- Residential burglary
- 10
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Ruinen
Ruinen is where you get a quiet village feel without the isolation—it's a collection of modest family homes and farmhouses that cluster along old cycle routes connecting you to the countryside in minutes. You'll find straightforward neighbours here, people who actually know their street. The Vecht river runs through town, and there's a working arts community tucked into what used to be farm buildings. Supermarkets and schools are local, but for serious urban services you're looking at Emmen or Hoogeveen, a 20-minute drive.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ruinen
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The wider housing market in Ruinen
In Ruinen, the real estate market shows stability with 8 homes sold this quarter, matching the previous quarter. The average transaction price this quarter is 597,000 euros, compared to 553,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 4,030 euros to 4,291 euros. The average list price increased from 591,000 euros last quarter to 611,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations. Overall, the market remains active with consistent pricing dynamics.
Updated: April 2026
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