Buying a home in Hurwenen, Hurwenen.
Hurwenen sits tight along the Maas, so your backyard could practically touch the river. Houses here tend toward spacious rural stock—old farmsteads, converted barns, sturdy village homes—rather than postage-stamp city builds. You'll have serious quiet and room to breathe, but you're wedged between the water and the dikes, which shapes what floods and how high you need to build. The nearest real amenities are in Dreumel or across the river; Hurwenen itself is more of a 'know your neighbours' place than a walk-to-everything kind of spot.
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What to consider when buying in Hurwenen
Pros:
- Direct NS train connection to 's-Hertogenbosch and Nijmegen; Hurwenen station is on your doorstep
- Quiet village setting with no through traffic; most locals move around by bicycle
- Affordable housing compared to larger towns; detached family homes and farmhouses still available
- Close to the Maas river and cycling routes along the water; flat terrain ideal for everyday cycling
Cons:
- Limited local amenities; grocery shopping means a short drive or 20-minute bike ride to Zaltbommel
- Few restaurants, bars, or nightlife within the village itself
- Summer flooding risk due to proximity to the Maas; properties occasionally affected during high water
- Car-dependent for anything beyond basics; public transport is the train only
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Maasdriel
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.88
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 69
- Residential burglary
- 7
- Theft
- 7
- Violence and threats
- 2
- Vandalism and public order
- 5
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 Hurwenen
Hurwenen is a quiet village where you'll find traditional brick farmhouses alongside newer builds, set among open countryside and water. The pace here is genuinely slow—you're looking at a community of about 2,000 people who know their way around the Maas riverbanks and local cycling routes rather than rushing somewhere. Schools and basic shops are in nearby towns, so you'll want a car or strong cycling legs. If you're after real countryside living without total isolation, this works.
Asking prices and sale prices in Hurwenen
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The wider housing market in Hurwenen
In Hurwenen, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 71, compared to 47 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 564,000 euros, compared to 553,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,226 euros last quarter to 4,230 euros this quarter. The average list price increased to 561,000 euros this quarter from 547,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ value this year stands at 4,200 euros per square meter, compared to 4,100 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: April 2026
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