Buying a home in Bakkeveen-Buitengebied, Bakkeveen.
Bakkeveen-Buitengebied gives you real space: detached homes with land around them, no neighbours breathing down your neck. It's rural Friesland, but you're minutes from Opsterland's centre or Heerenveen for work and shops. Families choose this place because kids can roam outside without constant worry. The land is your asset here, not the amenities—make sure you actually want quiet and self-reliance.
Start free trialSold homes in Bakkeveen-Buitengebied.
Curious about the homes being sold in Bakkeveen-Buitengebied? Check the most recent, most expensive and cheapest homes changing owner in the past 12 months.
Best things and drawbacks to living in Bakkeveen-Buitengebied
Pros:
- Plenty of space around your home: large plots, privacy, and no neighbours right on top of you
- Quiet and rural: you hear birdsong and wind, not street noise or nightlife
- Cheaper than village centres: land and houses cost less than in Bakkeveen-dorp itself or larger towns
- Direct access to open countryside: walk and cycle through farmland without needing to travel first
Cons:
- Car is essential: no bus stop nearby, shops and schools are kilometres away
- Poor public transport: nearest train station is Heerenveen (10+ km), no local bus lines
- Little social infrastructure: no café, shop or meeting place within the neighbourhood itself
- Maintenance costs can be high: roads are often privately managed, sewers are not always municipally maintained
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Opsterland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 19.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 37
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 2
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 Bakkeveen-Buitengebied offer?
Bakkeveen is a quiet village where you'll find plenty of families with children, especially in the newer developments around the edges. Most homes here are 1970s–1990s builds or newer, with decent gardens and room to expand. You're right in the green heart of Friesland: pastures, cycling routes, and Opsterland College is within walking distance for secondary school students. What matters: it's genuinely peaceful here, so you need to want that kind of neighbourhood.
Buying agent in Bakkeveen-Buitengebied
Looking to buy a home in Bakkeveen? Walter Aankoopservice has your back! Our savvy data analysts pinpoint the true value of properties, ensuring you make informed bids. We guide you through every step of the home-buying journey, making it smooth and stress-free. With Walter, you’re not just another buyer; you’re empowered with insights that help you land your dream home. Don’t navigate the market alone—let Walter be your trusted partner in Bakkeveen!
Housing market Bakkeveen-Buitengebied
In Bakkeveen, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 7 homes sold, compared to 6 this quarter. The average transaction price went from 414,000 euros to 500,000 euros. The average transaction price per square meter rose from 3,170 euros to 3,580 euros. The average list price increased from 392,000 euros to 482,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting the overall upward trend in property values in the area.
Updated: May 2026
Ready to ditch your agent? Start your free trial today.
Walter Living is registered in The Netherlands with the address Walter Tech, B.V. Singel 542, 1017AZ, Amsterdam. Our Chamber of Commerce number is 73708585 and our tax ID is NL859636033B01.
Service
Company
Want to get in touch via WhatsApp? Send a message to +31 85 080 68 60