Buying a home in Bovensmilde-Noord, Bovensmilde.
Bovensmilde-Noord is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families with children, mostly in homes built in the 1970s and 80s with gardens. You're close to Bovensmilde's centre without the bustle; the supermarket and schools are within walking distance. Drenthe's countryside starts practically at your doorstep, perfect if you enjoy walking and cycling. It's the kind of place where neighbours know each other, but without feeling like everyone's watching your business.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Bovensmilde-Noord
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around houses and gardens
- Direct road access to Assen via the N34; about 15 minutes' drive to the city centre
- Affordable house prices compared to urban areas
- Close to natural areas like Drentse Landschap and forests for walking
Cons:
- No train station nearby; you depend on a car or bus (line 13 to Assen)
- Limited shops and services locally; most errands require a trip to Assen or Bovensmilde centre
- Little nightlife or cultural activity in the immediate area
- Long distances to larger cities (Groningen 45 minutes, Amsterdam 2.5 hours)
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Drenthe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 10.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 36
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 10
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 Bovensmilde-Noord offer?
Bovensmilde is a village where you actually know your neighbours, surrounded by farmland and forest. Most homes here are detached or semi-detached, typically from the seventies and eighties, with generous gardens that give you real space to work with. You're not coming here for nightlife, but for quiet and room to breathe; the essentials like supermarket and school are right in the village. If cycling and walking matter to you, you're in the right place.
Buying agent in Bovensmilde-Noord
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Housing market Bovensmilde-Noord
In Bovensmilde, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 13, compared to 5 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 417,000 euros, compared to 353,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 2,922 euros to 3,202 euros. The average list price increased from 335,000 euros last quarter to 419,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the overall upward trend in property values in the area.
Updated: June 2026
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