Buying a home in Elim Kern, Elim.
Elim Kern is where Hoogeveen's quiet residential streets actually feel lived-in rather than quiet-for-quiet's-sake. You'll find modest family homes and bungalows, plenty of older couples and young families who've settled in because schools and shops are walkable and the pace suits them. The neighbourhood sits close enough to Hoogeveen's centre that you're not isolated, but far enough that you get garden space and road calm. It's the kind of place where people stay a decade or longer because nothing flashy happens and nothing needs to.
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What to consider when buying in Elim Kern
Pros:
- Quiet residential area with detached and semi-detached homes, mostly owner-occupied with reasonable plot sizes
- Direct access to the Hoogeveen-Roden railway line (local trains to Groningen and Zwolle)
- Proximity to Hoogeveen town centre (shops, services) without being crowded
- Flat terrain makes cycling practical for daily errands
Cons:
- Limited evening and weekend train frequency; Sunday service is sparse
- Few amenities within walking distance—you'll need a car for most shopping
- Lacks distinct local character; feels somewhat generic for the region
- School provision is modest; families often look beyond the immediate neighbourhood
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Hoogeveen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.03
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 42
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 4
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 11
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 Elim
Elim is where you'll find solid brick homes on quiet, leafy streets—the kind of neighbourhood where people stay for decades. You're close enough to Hoogeveen's services and schools, but far enough to feel removed from the bustle. The Drentse countryside wraps around you: fields, small forests, a real sense of space. Your neighbours tend to be families and long-term residents who know their streets well. It's not fancy, but it's dependable.
Asking prices and sale prices in Elim
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The wider housing market in Elim
In Elim, the real estate market shows notable trends. Last quarter, 9 homes sold, compared to 6 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 464,000 euros, compared to 348,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 3,236 euros, compared to 3,323 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 450,000 euros, compared to 342,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a stable market despite fewer sales.
Updated: April 2026
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