Buying a home in Noorderesch, Exloo.

Noorderesch sits on Exloo's quieter fringe, where you'll find mostly detached houses and bungalows from the 1960s onwards, plus newer builds. Your neighbours tend to be families and retirees who've planted roots here for years. The village centre with its shops and cafés is a short walk or bike ride away, and you're genuinely close to the Drenthe countryside—forests and cycling routes start almost at your doorstep. It's the kind of place where people know each other but don't fuss over newcomers.

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What to consider when buying in Noorderesch

Pros:

  • Direct access to the Hunze-Aa cycle route, connecting you to Groningen city (25 km) via dedicated paths
  • Surrounded by open countryside; Exloo's town center is walkable but you're not hemmed in by urban density
  • Train station (Exloo) on the Groningen–Leeuwarden line; roughly 30 minutes to Groningen Central
  • Affordable property prices relative to Groningen province
  • Low traffic; quiet residential setting

Cons:

  • Car-dependent for most errands beyond what Exloo village center offers (groceries, healthcare, services)
  • Limited restaurant and entertainment options within walking distance
  • Exloo itself is a small town; no supermarket chain within the immediate village
  • Winter cycling to Groningen is exposed and weather-dependent
  • Geographically isolated if you need quick access to larger hospitals or specialist services

Living environment

In line with other neighborhoods in Borger-Odoorn

Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
20.75
Total registered (12 mo)
36
Residential burglary
6
Theft
6
Violence and threats
8
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 August 2026

Finding a home in Exloo

Choose homes in Exloo that match your needs and priorities. When comparing listings, check practical points such as living area, layout and condition.

Asking prices and sale prices in Exloo

To assess the asking price, look at recent sales of homes in Exloo with similar characteristics. The median sale price for the previous full quarter is a useful reference for the recorded sales, but it is not the value of this particular home.

The wider housing market in Exloo

Buying a home in Exloo? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €488,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar recent sales.

Updated: September 2026

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