Dronten, Netherlands

Dronten Real Estate: Family Houses on Reclaimed Land in Flevoland

121 homes and apartments for sale in Dronten, Netherlands.

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Properties for sale in Dronten

24 properties shown

Buying a house in The Netherlands., Het Ruiterpad 4

€525,000

Dronten

3 bd 1 ba 119 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Pastorale 7

€425,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 111 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Escudo 105

€425,000

Dronten

3 bd 1 ba 105 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Thomsonstraat 66

€348,000

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 103 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Noord 58-EHouse

€285,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 47 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Gamander 38

€425,000

Dronten

3 bd 1 ba 113 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Het Penseel 50

€350,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 79 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Waterfront 87

€437,500

Dronten

5 bd 2 ba 131 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Boslaan 95

€685,000

Dronten

6 bd 2 ba 167 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Grutto 119

€339,500

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 126 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Rede 12-AHouse

€295,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 69 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Rede 12House

€295,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 70 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Lepelaar 7

€525,000

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 123 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Eendenkooi 7

€439,500

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 140 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Aalscholver 2

€335,000

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 107 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., De Grutto 121

€307,500

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 104 m²
Het Noorderlicht 5House

€535,000

Dronten

3 bd 2 ba 137 m²
Kleermakersgilde 91House

€407,500

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 119 m²
Boslaan 18House

€425,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 89 m²
Zeilenmakersgilde 46House

€375,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 90 m²
Wijnkopersgilde 6House

€1,250,000

Dronten

6 bd 4 ba 245 m²
Golfresidentie 87House

€685,000

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 186 m²
De Helling 48Apartment

€550,000

Dronten

2 bd 1 ba 108 m²
Florijn 56House

€450,000

Dronten

4 bd 1 ba 122 m²

Buyer's guide: Dronten

Dronten sits in Flevoland, the province reclaimed from the old Zuiderzee, and is a planned town of wide streets, cycle paths and green space. Our 121 current listings have a median asking price of €430,000.

The price picture

These are asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad.

MeasureDronten
Listings121
Median asking price€430,000
Middle half (p25 to p75)€375,000 to €575,000
Median price per m²€3,689
Median size123 m²

Mostly houses, many with four bedrooms

Houses make up 114 of the 121 listings and apartments only 7. Four-bedroom (37) and three-bedroom (36) homes lead, then two-bedroom (23), five or more (24) and a single one-bedroom. That points to family-sized detached and semi-detached houses on spacious plots, typical for a town built from the 1950s onwards.

For wider comparisons, see houses in the Netherlands, villas and apartments.

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What the town is like

Dronten is practical rather than picturesque. It has shopping, schools and sports facilities, a short drive to the Veluwemeer lake and good cycling routes through farmland and woodland. Many residents commute to Lelystad, Zwolle or Amersfoort, and a bus link and highway connect the town to the rest of the country.

Comparable places nearby include Lelystad, Zeewolde, Emmeloord, Kampen, Harderwijk and Nunspeet.

Practical notes for overseas buyers

Flevoland is below sea level in places, so look into foundations and drainage, and ask whether the home sits on leasehold ground (erfpacht), which is common in some Dutch areas. Transfer tax is 2% for homes you will live in and 8% for other homes, so a second-home purchase costs more. Add notary and survey costs.

Non-residents can buy but may struggle to obtain Dutch mortgages, so many arrange financing elsewhere. Browse our Netherlands overview and check the financing guide before you commit.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Dronten: FAQ

What does a house in Dronten cost?

The median asking price is €430,000, with the middle half between €375,000 and €575,000. Median price per m² is €3,689.

Why is Dronten called a planned town?

It was built on land reclaimed from the sea and laid out with a grid of roads, cycle paths and neighbourhoods. That is why many streets look similar and plots are generous.

Is Dronten near a major city?

Not directly. Lelystad and Zwolle are the nearest larger towns, and Amsterdam is roughly an hour's drive, depending on traffic.

Do I pay 8% transfer tax if I buy a holiday home?

Yes, in general. The 2% rate applies only to homes you will occupy yourself. Confirm the rule for your situation before purchase.

Are there apartments in Dronten?

A handful, with seven in the current listings. It is overwhelmingly a house market.

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