Buying a home in Bareveld, Wildervank.
Bareveld is a quiet residential pocket in Wildervank where you'll find mostly single-family homes on generous plots, built mainly from the 1970s onwards. Your neighbours are families and older couples who've put down roots here, not passing through. The village centre with its shops is just a short walk away, and you're positioned perfectly for access to the broader Veendam region without being in the thick of it. If you want low-key neighbourhood living with a garden and elbow room, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bareveld
Pros:
- Direct intercity train to Groningen (16 minutes) and onwards to Amsterdam; station is a 10-minute walk from most homes
- Quieter than central Veendam; mainly single-family homes and modest apartments, not overcrowded
- Flat terrain ideal for cycling; direct connections via Fietsroute 31 to surrounding villages and the Veendam ring
- Smaller-town feel with working-class roots; less speculative property trading than bigger cities
Cons:
- Limited shops and services within Bareveld itself; most errands require a trip to central Veendam or further
- Train service stops in early evening; no night trains or late-night public transport
- Post-industrial character; many surrounding industrial zones (chemical plants, logistics) visible from residential areas
- School choice limited; primary and secondary schools thin on the ground in the immediate vicinity
- Winter flooding risk in low-lying sections near drainage ditches; check your specific plot elevation
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Veendam
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 19.91
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 109
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 24
- Vandalism and public order
- 18
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 Wildervank
Choose homes that match what you need and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Looking at recent sales of similar homes can help you put an asking price in context, but recorded prices are median sale prices for those sales, not a valuation of a specific home.
Asking prices and sale prices in Wildervank
Check how the asking price compares with recent sales of similar homes in Wildervank, considering features such as location, size and condition. The area's median is only a broad reference, not the value of this particular home.
The wider housing market in Wildervank
Buying a home in Wildervank? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around € 335,000. As you compare homes, check characteristics such as living area and condition against similar properties.
Updated: September 2026
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