Buying a home in Gersloot-polder, Gersloot.
Gersloot-polder is where you'll find newer suburban homes on generous plots, just south of Heerenveen town centre. Your neighbours are families and young couples who've chosen calm over hustle, and the polder's flat, open landscape means you can cycle for kilometres without fuss. The A7 motorway is close, giving you quick access to Sneek and beyond. Schools and local shops sit within reasonable reach, though you're trading walkability for space and quiet.
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What to consider when buying in Gersloot-polder
Pros:
- Direct access to the A7 motorway via local roads; 15 minutes to Leeuwarden, 25 minutes to Groningen.
- Quieter than the town center; mostly single-family homes with space between them.
- Close to the Heegermeer lake for water recreation and cycling routes.
- New-build or recently renovated homes available; modern utilities and insulation standards.
Cons:
- Polder settlement—flat landscape with limited visual variety and few mature trees.
- Car-dependent for most daily errands; Heerenveen town center is 3–4 km away.
- Limited public transport; no direct tram or frequent bus service within the polder itself.
- Rural character means fewer restaurants, shops, and cultural venues nearby.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Heerenveen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 15.26
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 28
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 5
- Violence and threats
- 6
- 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 Gersloot
Gersloot sits in the quieter eastern reaches of Heerenveen, where you'll find solid, modest family homes and the kind of neighbours who've put down real roots. You're within 10 minutes of Heerenveen's town centre and shops, but far enough out to feel genuinely peaceful. The Fryske binnenwetters and forests give you easy access to cycling and water activities. If you want suburban calm without feeling cut off, this is it.
Asking prices and sale prices in Gersloot
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The wider housing market in Gersloot
In Gersloot, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 159, compared to 136 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 445,000 euros this quarter from 420,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 3,484 euros to 3,558 euros. The average list price increased to 442,000 euros this quarter from 416,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in property valuations.
Updated: April 2026
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