Buying a home in De Boterberg, Oldemarkt.
De Boterberg is where Oldemarkt's working families and young couples actually settle: solid terraced homes and a few detached houses that don't empty your wallet. You're walking distance from the centre, but removed from the noise—the neighbourhood sits quietly on a slope that gives most streets a bit of character. Schools and shops are close enough that you won't need the car for everything. What draws people here is straightforward: affordable homes, reliable neighbours, and the kind of place where kids play outside.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Boterberg
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached homes; no through-traffic chaos like you'd find in bigger towns
- Direct access to the Steenwijkermeer lake via a short cycling route; water sports and walking trails are literally on your doorstep
- Affordable compared to western Netherlands; you get genuine space (gardens, garages) for your money
- Small-town feel with local shops on Marktplein in central Oldemarkt, a 10-minute walk away
Cons:
- Limited public transport; no train station closer than Steenwijk (7 km away), so you'll need a car for most commutes
- Young families and young professionals are scarce; the demographic skews older
- Few cultural venues or dining options beyond basic pizzeria-and-snack-bar fare
- In winter, the flat landscape and lack of shelter from wind can feel bleak
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Steenwijkerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 40
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Oldemarkt
Choose homes in Oldemarkt that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and look at recorded sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Oldemarkt
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The wider housing market in Oldemarkt
Buying a home in Oldemarkt? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around €356,000. Compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes before making your choice.
Updated: September 2026