Buying a home in Buurtschap Magele, Den Ham.
Magele is a small hamlet where you'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses, often with more land around them than you'd get in town. Your neighbors are mainly families and farmers with deep roots here. It's quiet, set in the Twente countryside, but Den Ham is just a short trip away for shops and schools. The Vecht river is within easy cycling distance if you enjoy water nearby.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Buurtschap Magele
Pros:
- Quiet, rural setting with plenty of space around your home – no apartment blocks or busy streets
- Close to the Twentekanaal for walks and cycling
- Good car access to Almelo (10 km) and Hengelo (15 km); train stations in both towns
- Low land prices and more space for your money compared to urban areas
Cons:
- No supermarket, pharmacy, or bakery in Magele itself – you depend on a car for daily shopping
- Virtually no public transport; no bus stop in the hamlet
- Few social amenities: no schools, sports clubs, or nightlife in the immediate area
- Isolation in winter and bad weather; a car is essential, not optional
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Twenterand
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 11.02
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 66
- Residential burglary
- 6
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 9
- 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 May 2026
What does Buurtschap Magele offer?
Den Ham is a quiet village where your money stretches further than in the cities. You'll find mostly detached homes and farmhouses with generous plots, ideal if you want real distance from your neighbours. It's genuinely rural here: pastures, cycling routes toward Groningen, and your neighbours tend to be long-time residents who know the area well. Shops and schools are in nearby villages, so you'll need to drive for those.
Buying agent in Buurtschap Magele
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Housing market Buurtschap Magele
In Den Ham, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 14 homes sold, compared to 10 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 460,000 euros, compared to 462,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 3,601 euros, compared to 3,378 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 451,000 euros, compared to 444,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, indicating a stable market despite slight fluctuations in prices.
Updated: June 2026
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