Buying a home in Appelscha-Buitengebied, Appelscha.
In Appelscha-Buitengebied you live among fields and woodland, in a place where you genuinely need a car but where you also genuinely get peace. The homes here are mostly detached or semi-detached, often older and more spacious than what you'd find in village centres. Your neighbours are farmers, retirees, and people who've deliberately chosen quiet. The village itself is a short drive away for shopping and school, and Drachten is about twenty minutes if you need more.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Appelscha-Buitengebied
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with minimal traffic and plenty of space around your home
- Close to Drents-Friese Wold, ideal for walking and cycling without needing to travel elsewhere
- Low house prices compared to urban areas
- Many detached houses with larger plots
Cons:
- No train station in Appelscha; nearest stations are Heerenveen (15 km) or Groningen (40 km)
- Limited shops and amenities; you depend on a car for daily groceries
- Little to no nightlife or cultural activities in the village itself
- Poor broadband and mobile coverage in some locations in the rural area
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Ooststellingwerf
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 15.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 78
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 18
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Appelscha-Buitengebied offer?
Appelscha is a village where you'll actually know your neighbours and they'll know you. Most homes here are 1970s and 1980s builds, mostly detached or semi-detached with generous gardens. You're right in the Frisian countryside, surrounded by open land, but with a proper village centre where the baker and supermarket still do business. Perfect if you want quiet without feeling cut off.
Buying agent in Appelscha-Buitengebied
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Housing market Appelscha-Buitengebied
In Appelscha, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 14, compared to 9 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 441,000 euros, down from 430,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 3,600 euros, compared to 3,800 euros last quarter. The average list price rose to 457,000 euros this quarter from 387,000 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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