Buying a home in Appelscha-Noord, Appelscha.
Appelscha-Noord is where you'll find homes built for families: generous plots, plenty of green space, and plenty of other children around. It doesn't feel like a village that shuts down after six; there's a primary school, a supermarket, and enough play areas. You're about half an hour from Heerenveen and Drachten, so work in the west is very doable. The neighbourhood grows slowly, which means you won't land in a sprawling new-build estate, but in something that's developed at a human pace.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Appelscha-Noord
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around houses; no urban bustle
- Close to Drents-Friese Wold, ideal for walking and cycling
- Cheaper than urban areas; more square metres for your money
- Strong community spirit; active village associations and local activities
Cons:
- Limited public transport; you depend on a car or bike for daily errands
- Few shops and services in the village itself; larger purchases require a trip to Oosterwolde or Heerenveen
- Long commute to jobs in bigger cities (30+ km to Leeuwarden or Groningen)
- Small and illiquid housing market; harder to sell quickly
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-Noord 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-Noord
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Housing market Appelscha-Noord
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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