Buying a home in Hoogersmilde-Noord, Smilde.
Hoogersmilde-Noord sits on the edge of Smilde where you get actual space around your home—detached and semi-detached houses on decent plots, not rows of terraces. You're close enough to walk to the town centre and its shops, but far enough that you're looking at woodland and open fields. The neighbourhood feels settled and quiet; families and older couples who've stayed put for years. It's genuinely peaceful without being cut off from the Drenthe landscape that surrounds it.
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What to consider when buying in Hoogersmilde-Noord
Pros:
- Quiet residential area on the edge of Smilde; if you want actual peace without the commute penalty of deep countryside, this delivers
- Direct access to the Drenthe cycling network; Grolsch brewery route and Drents-Friese Wold national park are within 30 minutes by bike
- Low property prices compared to Groningen and Friesland; you get space (gardens, land) for the money
- Schools (Smilde has decent primary options like OBS De Horizon) are walkable or a short cycle away
Cons:
- Car dependency is real; Smilde train station is in the centre (2.5 km away), so daily commuting to Groningen or Assen requires driving or a long bike ride
- Limited local services; no supermarket within Hoogersmilde-Noord itself—you rely on Smilde centre or drive to bigger towns
- Ageing infrastructure; roads and utilities reflect a small rural municipality, not investment-heavy
- Isolation in winter; when weather closes in, the quietness becomes loneliness, and visiting friends elsewhere means planning the drive
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Midden-Drenthe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.66
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 32
- Residential burglary
- 2
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 6
- Vandalism and public order
- 4
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 Smilde
Choose homes that match your needs and compare listings carefully. Look at practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and consider how well each home suits your plans.
Asking prices and sale prices in Smilde
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The wider housing market in Smilde
Buying a home in Smilde? The median sale price was around €333,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026
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