Buying a home in Kortehemmen, Kortehemmen.
Kortehemmen is a quiet village where you'll find mostly detached homes and farms spread across open land—this is countryside living, not a suburb. Your neighbours tend to stay put for years, and you get the kind of peace that comes from fields on your doorstep. The village has a straightforward charm: a few local shops, easy access to Drachten's facilities nearby, and roads that are calm enough for cycling everywhere. If you're after space, greenery, and knowing your community, this is what you're buying into.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Kortehemmen
Pros:
- NS station Kortehemmen on the Leeuwarden–Groningen line: direct trains to both cities in under 30 minutes
- Post-war housing stock (1950s–1970s) with larger plots and gardens than central Leeuwarden
- Quiet, car-dependent setting—low through-traffic and minimal noise from main roads
- Elementary school (Basisschool Kortehemmen) within walking distance for families
Cons:
- No supermarket in the village itself; nearest Albert Heijn or Jumbo in Drachten (4 km away)
- Limited evening life: no bars, restaurants, or cultural venues; you'll drive to Drachten or Leeuwarden
- Completely dependent on a car for daily errands and entertainment
- Winter cycling to the station is bleak; bus connections are infrequent and slow
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Smallingerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.02
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 59
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 13
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Kortehemmen
In Kortehemmen you'll find yourself in a quiet corner of Friesland where family homes dominate—mostly detached houses and small villas that sit comfortably on decent plots. It's the kind of place where your neighbours actually know each other, and you're close enough to Drachten for work or shops, but far enough to breathe. The rhythm here is slow. You're surrounded by farmland and small-scale agriculture, so expect genuine quiet and proper dark skies at night.
Asking prices and sale prices in Kortehemmen
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The wider housing market in Kortehemmen
In Kortehemmen, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter totaled 195, compared to 191 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 405,000 euros this quarter from 378,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter also went from 3,135 euros to 3,240 euros. Additionally, the average list price increased to 394,000 euros this quarter from 367,000 euros last quarter. The average WOZ-value this year stands at 290,000 euros, compared to 280,000 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: April 2026
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