Buying a home in Meentherand, Steenwijk.
Meentherand is where Steenwijk's quieter side reveals itself—tree-lined streets, early 20th-century homes with character, and families who've stayed put for years. You're close enough to the town centre for shops and schools, but removed enough that you won't hear the traffic. The Meent water is your backyard escape: locals cycle to it, swim in summer, and watch the herons. It's solid middle-class territory, not flashy, just reliably pleasant.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Meentherand
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Zwolle (12 minutes) and Leeuwarden (35 minutes) from Steenwijk station, useful for commuting without a car
- Significantly cheaper housing than Dutch cities; a family home costs roughly half the price of comparable properties in Utrecht or Amsterdam
- Quiet residential area with low traffic; families with children won't deal with constant through-traffic
- Access to Ijsselmeer water sports within 10 minutes; sailing, windsurfing, and fishing are genuinely local activities here
Cons:
- No supermarket or essential services within walking distance in Meentherand itself; you need a car or bike for groceries
- Town centre of Steenwijk is modest and aging; cultural venues, restaurants, and nightlife are limited compared to mid-sized cities
- Winter weather is harsh and relentless; flat terrain and water nearby mean wind, grey skies, and frost for five months straight
- Job market is weak; most professional work requires commuting out, and finding local employment in specialized fields is difficult
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Steenwijkerland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 37.11
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 650
- Residential burglary
- 38
- Theft
- 100
- Violence and threats
- 75
- Vandalism and public order
- 68
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 Steenwijk
Choose homes in Steenwijk that fit your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at the details of each property carefully, because these can differ from one home to another.
Asking prices and sale prices in Steenwijk
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The wider housing market in Steenwijk
Buying a home in Steenwijk? In the previous full quarter, the median sale price was around € 375,000. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026