Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Dalen, Dalen.
Verspreide huizen Dalen is where you get real quietness—scattered homes across open countryside rather than streets packed with neighbors. You're looking at older, detached houses on generous plots, often farmhouse-style properties with land around them. The village sits right on the Hunze river and has direct links to both Coevorden and the Drenthe forests. School runs and shops mean a drive, but that isolation is exactly why people choose this place.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Dalen
Pros:
- Quiet rural setting with minimal traffic and noise
- Large, affordable plots of land compared to Dutch urban centers
- Direct access to Drenthe's cycling and walking routes through open countryside
- Low population density means you won't feel hemmed in by neighbors
Cons:
- No public transport; a car is essential for reaching Coevorden or other towns
- Limited local services—nearest supermarket or GP requires a drive
- Closest schools are in Coevorden, 10+ km away
- Sparse utility infrastructure; septic systems and well water are common, requiring maintenance
- Isolating in winter when roads can be difficult and daylight is minimal
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Coevorden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.41
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 143
- Residential burglary
- 13
- Theft
- 24
- Violence and threats
- 15
- Vandalism and public order
- 14
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 Dalen
Choose homes in Dalen that match what you need. When comparing listings, check the living area, layout and condition, and look at recent sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Dalen
To assess whether the asking price is competitive, look at recent sales of similar homes in Dalen, considering characteristics such as size, condition and location. The area’s median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of the specific home you are considering.
The wider housing market in Dalen
Buying a home in Dalen? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €430,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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