Buying a home in Lieving Makkum, Beilen.
Lieving Makkum is a quiet, well-kept neighbourhood where families genuinely settle in. Most homes date from the seventies and eighties—solid construction, honest prices. You're close enough to Beilen's centre for shops and schools, but far enough to avoid the noise. It's the kind of place where neighbours recognise each other without being intrusive.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Lieving Makkum
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with detached houses and spacious plots; escape from urban hustle
- Close to Beilen town centre (5–10 minutes by bike), so shops and services are accessible without a car
- Good access to the N34 towards Assen and Groningen for commuters
- Plenty of green space and rural views; you're immediately in the Drenthe countryside
Cons:
- Limited public transport; no train station in Beilen itself, bus connections are sparse
- Little to no nightlife or restaurants in the neighbourhood; you'll need to go to Assen for evenings out
- Limited choice in schools and childcare compared to larger cities
- Houses here are relatively expensive for what you get in a small Drenthe village
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Drenthe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 272
- Residential burglary
- 14
- Theft
- 22
- Violence and threats
- 15
- Vandalism and public order
- 22
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 Lieving Makkum offer?
In Beilen you're living in a village where neighbors actually know each other and show up when it matters. Most homes date from the 1930s through 1970s, many with decent gardens, and prices stay reasonable for what you get. You're close enough to Assen for work but far enough away to have real quiet. Supermarket, school, and doctor are all within walking distance.
Buying agent in Lieving Makkum
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Housing market Lieving Makkum
In Beilen, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter numbered 43, compared to 41 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 470,000 euros this quarter from 457,000 euros last quarter, while the average transaction price per square meter went from 3,621 euros to 3,524 euros. The average list price increased to 464,000 euros this quarter from 456,000 euros last quarter, with the average list price per square meter decreasing from 3,527 euros to 3,409 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: June 2026
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