Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Havikerwaard en Middachten, De Steeg.
You'll find yourself in a genuinely rural pocket here—scattered farmhouses and older homes set among fields and woodland between the Veluwe and the Rhine valley. This is where you're trading convenience for space: your neighbours farm, you wake to birdsong, and the nearest supermarket means a short drive. If you want land, quiet, and a genuine connection to the landscape, this works. The villages of Velp and Rheden are nearby for services, and Utrecht is reachable in about forty minutes.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Havikerwaard en Middachten
Pros:
- Low housing density: detached and semi-detached homes on larger plots, not terraced rows. You get actual garden space and distance from neighbours.
- Car-dependent but quiet: the N837 bypasses the village centre, so these scattered houses sit on rural roads without through-traffic noise.
- Direct access to Arnhem-Nijmegen cycling routes: the Veluwe is on your doorstep via the eastern edges, ideal for weekend rides.
- Relatively affordable compared to Arnhem or Nijmegen proper: you're buying rural space without the city premium.
Cons:
- No local shops or services: De Steeg village centre is walkable only if you live within it; Havikerwaard and Middachten are genuinely isolated. Nearest supermarket requires a car or long bike ride.
- Poor public transport: no station nearby; buses serve Rheden town, not these hamlets. You're car-dependent for commuting to Arnhem or Nijmegen.
- Long building plots mean long driveways: winter maintenance (ice, snow) becomes your responsibility; no municipal gritting of private access roads.
- Flooding risk from the Rhine: both areas sit in or near flood zones; insurance and future resale may be affected by climate projections.
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Rheden
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.09
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 233
- Residential burglary
- 17
- Theft
- 25
- Violence and threats
- 24
- Vandalism and public order
- 27
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 De Steeg
De Steeg is a compact village where you'll find mostly older, character-filled homes scattered along quiet lanes—the kind of place where neighbours actually know each other. It's walking distance to the Veluwezoom national park, so if you're into hiking or want decent greenery around you, this matters. You're not paying Amsterdam prices, and the commute to Arnhem is about fifteen minutes by car. The real trade-off: there's no town centre to speak of, so groceries mean a short drive.
Asking prices and sale prices in De Steeg
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The wider housing market in De Steeg
In De Steeg, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 158, compared to 129 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 482,000 euros this quarter from 426,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 3,924 euros to 4,236 euros. The average list price also increased to 460,000 euros this quarter from 402,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year stands at 400,000 euros, compared to 380,000 euros last year, reflecting a positive trend in property values.
Updated: April 2026
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