Buying a home in Scharmer Buitengebied, Scharmer.
Scharmer Buitengebied is where you go if you want land and quiet. You'll find detached homes on larger plots, many from the 1970s and 80s, scattered across open countryside just south of the village. It's genuinely rural—think farmers' fields, cycle routes through farmland, and enough space that your neighbours aren't looking into your kitchen. Groningen city is about 20 minutes by car, but your day-to-day life here centres on the village shops and schools nearby.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Scharmer Buitengebied
Pros:
- Low house prices compared to Groningen city; detached and semi-detached homes still affordable here
- Quiet, rural setting with minimal traffic noise
- Direct access to open farmland and cycling routes toward the Groningen countryside
- Schoolbus service available for children attending schools in nearby Groningen
Cons:
- No supermarket within walking distance; you depend on a car for groceries
- Nearest train station (Groningen) is 20+ km away; bus service to the city is infrequent
- Limited social infrastructure: no pharmacy, no GP surgery in Scharmer itself
- Building and renovation work requires dealing with gemeente Midden-Groningen's planning department, which moves slowly
- School-age children need transport to Groningen for secondary education
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Midden-Groningen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 12.28
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 45
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 7
- Violence and threats
- 1
- 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 Scharmer
Choose homes in Scharmer that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Check which features matter most to you before deciding which homes to consider.
Asking prices and sale prices in Scharmer
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Scharmer. The area's median is only a reference for recorded sales, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Scharmer
Buying a home in Scharmer? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 810,000. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside recent sales of similar homes.
Updated: September 2026
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