Buying a home in Buitengebied Ten Boer-Zuid, Ten Boer.
You're looking at genuine countryside just south of Ten Boer, where farmland stretches between scattered houses and quiet lanes. Most properties here are detached homes on larger plots, perfect if you want space and privacy without abandoning access to Groningen city (15 minutes by car). Your neighbours tend to be families and people who chose rural life intentionally, not accident. The trade-off is straightforward: you handle your own maintenance, there's limited public transport, and the nearest supermarket means a short drive.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buitengebied Ten Boer-Zuid
Pros:
- 15 minutes by bike to Groningen city centre; direct bus line 1 stops on Hoofdstraat
- Significantly cheaper land and housing than Groningen proper; detached homes with gardens are the norm here
- Quiet, car-dependent setting with minimal through-traffic; families often stay for decades
- Open countryside immediately beyond the neighbourhood; Onlanden nature reserve is 10 km south
Cons:
- No local supermarket; nearest Albert Heijn or Jumbo requires a car or 20-minute bike ride to Groningen
- Few social amenities; no cinema, theatre, or evening entertainment within the neighbourhood itself
- Car dependency for anything beyond school runs and commuting; public transport is bus-only, no trains
- Winter isolation is real; narrow country roads freeze and become treacherous before city streets do
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.31
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 72
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 9
- Vandalism and public order
- 9
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 Ten Boer
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical details such as living area, layout and condition before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Ten Boer
To assess whether the asking price is in line with recent sales, look at recorded sales of similar homes in Ten Boer, considering size, condition and other relevant features. The area's median is only a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Ten Boer
Buying a home in Ten Boer? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €443,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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