Buying a home in De Höfte, Hellendoorn.
De Höfte is a quiet residential pocket in Hellendoorn where you'll find solid family homes, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, with gardens that actually give you space to breathe. Your neighbours tend to be long-term residents who know their streets, which means it's peaceful but not isolated—the Hellendoorn centre with its shops and cafés is a short cycle away. It's the kind of place where people stay because the schools are reliable and the countryside starts immediately behind the houses.
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What to consider when buying in De Höfte
Pros:
- Direct access to rural cycling routes toward Holten and the Salland landscape without leaving the village
- Quiet residential setting with detached and semi-detached homes, mostly 1980s–2000s construction
- School options include primary schools within walking distance in central Hellendoorn
- Lower property prices than comparable homes in Twente's larger towns like Almelo or Hengelo
Cons:
- No train station in Hellendoorn; closest is Wierden (15 km), requiring a car or long bus commute for rail travel
- Limited local employment; most jobs require commuting to Almelo, Hengelo, or beyond
- Few shops and services within De Höfte itself; the village center is small and basic
- Car dependency for everyday tasks and leisure, especially in winter or poor weather
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Hellendoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.33
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 54
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 5
- Violence and threats
- 7
- Vandalism and public order
- 4
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 Hellendoorn
Choose homes in Hellendoorn that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and consider whether the home suits your daily routine.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hellendoorn
Check the asking price against recent sales of similar homes in Hellendoorn, taking account of size, location and condition. The area's median is only a broad reference and does not determine the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Hellendoorn
Buying a home in Hellendoorn? The median sale price was around €401,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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