€490,000
Emmen
2 bd 2 ba 120 m²
Emmen Real Estate: Spacious Houses in Eastern Drenthe
175 homes and apartments for sale in Emmen, Netherlands.
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Properties for sale in Emmen
24 properties shown
House€225,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 99 m²
House€275,000
Emmen
2 bd 1 ba 92 m²
House€239,500
Emmen
4 bd 1 ba 70 m²
House€274,500
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 113 m²
House€275,000
Emmen
4 bd 1 ba 121 m²
House€575,000
Emmen
4 bd 2 ba 106 m²
House€275,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 93 m²
Apartment€595,000
Emmen
2 bd 1 ba 185 m²
House€275,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 93 m²
€245,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 100 m²
€249,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 123 m²
€235,000
Emmen
2 bd 1 ba 92 m²
€525,000
Emmen
4 bd 2 ba 106 m²
€325,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 105 m²
House€674,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 152 m²
House€260,000
Emmen
2 bd 1 ba 86 m²
House€325,000
Emmen
2 bd 1 ba 108 m²
€325,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 95 m²
€275,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 81 m²
€250,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 100 m²
House€245,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 97 m²
€249,000
Emmen
3 bd 1 ba 99 m²
€249,000
Emmen
4 bd 1 ba 115 m²
Buyer's guide: Emmen
Emmen is the largest town in Drenthe by population, close to the German border, and one of the cheapest places in the Netherlands to buy a family house. Our listings show 175 properties with a median asking price of €309,000, and 154 are houses.
What homes cost
All numbers are asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad. The lower quarter sits at €275,000 and the upper quarter at €450,000, so even the top of the range is affordable by Dutch standards. The median price per m² is €2,848 for a median 114 m² home.
| Measure | Emmen |
|---|---|
| Listings | 175 |
| Median asking price | €309,000 |
| p25 to p75 | €275,000 to €450,000 |
| Median price per m² | €2,848 |
| Median size | 114 m² |
Houses, flats and bedrooms
Houses lead strongly (154) over apartments (21). Three-bedroom (69) and four-bedroom (43) homes are most common, followed by two-bedroom (32), five-plus (27) and one-bedroom (2). That is a family market with large terraced and detached homes.
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Living in Emmen
Emmen is known for the Wildlands zoo, a large shopping centre and quick access to the German border. Its districts include Emmerhout, Angelslo and Bargeres, plus villages such as Klazienaveen. The local economy has historically relied on industry, and the town is a base for people working across the border in Germany.
Neighbouring options: Hoogeveen and Hardenberg are the closest regional centres, while Assen, the provincial capital, is further north-west. Meppel lies on the rail line towards Zwolle, and Veendam is in Groningen province. Almelo is in Overijssel, to the south.
Emmen delivers more house per euro than almost anywhere in the Netherlands, with the trade-off of a thinner job market.
How buying works
The Dutch system is open to foreigners. Make an offer through a makelaar, sign the contract and use the three-day cooling-off period. The notary completes the transfer. Transfer tax is 2% if you will live in the home and 8% for other homes (approx.; verify with your notary). Total costs are usually 4% to 6%.
See our Netherlands financing page, the consultation guide and the mortgage calculator to plan your budget.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Emmen: FAQ
Why is Emmen cheaper than the Randstad?
It is far from Amsterdam and Rotterdam, with a smaller local economy. The median asking price is €309,000.
Is Emmen near the German border?
Yes, only a short drive from it.
What transfer tax applies?
2% for owner-occupiers and 8% for other homes.
Are apartments available?
A few: 21 of 175 listings.
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