Buying a home in Buurtschap Ommeres, Ommen.
You'll find Ommeres tucked into the countryside east of Ommen, where detached houses sit on generous plots and you're never far from the Vecht valley. It's the kind of place where neighbours actually know each other, and schools and local shops are a short drive away in the town centre. Don't expect city buzz; what you get instead is room to breathe and a solid sense of rural community. The landscape around here—fields, forest edges, the slow river—shapes daily life in a way that town living just doesn't.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Buurtschap Ommeres
Pros:
- Direct access to the Vecht river for kayaking and fishing; cycling paths along the water connect you to Zwolle and smaller villages within 20km
- Quiet village setting with room around houses; you're unlikely to hear neighbors or deal with through traffic
- Ommen town center is a 10-minute bike ride away for shops, restaurants, and the weekly market
Cons:
- No train station in Ommeres itself; nearest is Zwolle or Ommen town station, both requiring a bus or car connection
- Limited local amenities within walking distance; schools, doctors, and supermarkets mean depending on Ommen or driving further
- Rural isolation in winter; snow and ice can make cycling to Ommen less practical, car dependency increases
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Ommen
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 23.98
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 319
- Residential burglary
- 21
- Theft
- 38
- Violence and threats
- 32
- Vandalism and public order
- 26
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 Ommen
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Asking prices and sale prices in Ommen
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The wider housing market in Ommen
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Updated: September 2026