Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Oldemarkt, Oldemarkt.
Oldemarkt's scattered houses sit on generous plots where you'll find real quiet—no streetfront bustle, just countryside feel woven through with farms and open land. The homes here are spacious, often with room to breathe and land that comes with it. You're looking at a tight-knit farming community where neighbors know each other, and the cycling into Steenwijk or beyond is straightforward. Don't expect village shops on your doorstep; you'll drive or cycle for those.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Verspreide huizen Oldemarkt
Pros:
- Quiet rural setting with detached homes on large plots; no apartment noise or shared walls
- Direct access to the A28 motorway (south towards Amersfoort, north towards Groningen)
- Steenwijk train station 10 minutes away by car for IC connections to Amsterdam, Leeuwarden, and Zwolle
- Countryside views across farmland and lakes; Tjonger river nearby for cycling and walking routes
Cons:
- No shops, schools, or services within walking distance; full car dependency for groceries and daily errands
- Sporadic bus service (line 9 to Steenwijk town centre runs a few times daily)
- Limited house options; scattered detached properties mean fewer opportunities to find the right one
- Social isolation if you're not connected to the farming community or don't drive regularly
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Steenwijkerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 14.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 40
- Residential burglary
- 0
- Theft
- 1
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Oldemarkt
Choose homes in Oldemarkt that fit your needs and compare listings carefully. Check practical points such as living area, layout and condition, and look at recorded sales of similar homes for context.
Asking prices and sale prices in Oldemarkt
Check whether the asking price fits recent sales of similar homes in Oldemarkt, considering features such as type, size and condition. Use the area's median selling price only as context, not as the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Oldemarkt
Buying a home in Oldemarkt? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around €356,000. Compare a home's living area and condition with similar homes before making your choice.
Updated: September 2026