House€275,000
Rotterdam
2 bd 1 ba 64 m²
Dutch Houses for Sale: Bidding, Transfer Tax and City-by-City Choice
42,713 houses currently listed for sale in Netherlands.
Houses for sale in Netherlands
24 properties shown
House
€420,000
Mierde
2 bd 1 ba 123 m²
€470,000
Mierde
3 bd 1 ba 112 m²
€350,000
Hoogeveen
3 bd 1 ba 108 m²
House€209,000
Enschede
2 bd 1 ba 70 m²
€649,000
Leusden
4 bd 1 ba 118 m²
€739,000
Utrecht
5 bd 1 ba 146 m²
€375,000
Heerhugowaard
3 bd 1 ba 98 m²
€769,000
Noordwijk (ZH)
5 bd 3 ba 161 m²
€1,350,000
Amerongen
3 bd 1 ba 177 m²
House€385,000
Zandvoort
1 bd 1 ba 40 m²
€510,000
Kudelstaart
5 bd 1 ba 114 m²
House€325,000
Hoogvliet Rotterdam
2 bd 1 ba 74 m²
House€289,000
Schiedam
2 bd 1 ba 84 m²
€385,000
Ermelo
3 bd 1 ba 88 m²
€329,000
Oss
2 bd 1 ba 98 m²
€490,000
Emmen
2 bd 2 ba 120 m²
€650,000
Boekel
3 bd 1 ba 165 m²
€850,000
Kelpen-Oler
8 bd 4 ba 419 m²
€725,000
Muiderberg
6 bd 2 ba 151 m²
€875,000
Laren (NH)
4 bd 1 ba 121 m²
€890,000
's-Gravenzande
3 bd 1 ba 150 m²
House€400,000
Haarlem
2 bd 1 ba 63 m²
€398,000
Naarden
3 bd 1 ba 78 m²
Houses in Netherlands
Houses for sale in the Netherlands make up 42,705 of the 50,523 listings in our database, so the terraced or semi-detached home is the Dutch norm. Foreigners may buy without restriction, but the market is competitive and the process has its own rituals, from bidding above asking to compulsory notaries.
Prices
Across property types, the median asking price in current listings on RealEstateAbroad is €450,000, with the middle half between €352,500 and €600,000, and a median of €4,364 per m². Houses in Amsterdam and Haarlem run well above that; Groningen and parts of the south sit below.
| Netherlands, all types | Value |
|---|---|
| Listings | 50,523 |
| House listings | 42,705 |
| Median asking price | €450,000 |
| Middle half | €352,500 to €600,000 |
| Median per m² | €4,364 |
City choices
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How buying works
- Hire a buying agent (aankoopmakelaar) if you are new; they advise on bids.
- Bid, often above asking in hot areas; subject-to-finance clauses are standard.
- Sign the purchase agreement; you then have a three-day cooling-off period.
- Arrange a structural survey (bouwkundige keuring).
- Complete at the notary, who registers the deed with the Kadaster.
Check for erfpacht (ground lease), particularly in Amsterdam, where the lease canon may be reset.
Costs and tax
Transfer tax is around 2% for owner-occupiers and a higher rate for investors who do not live in the home (verify the current rate), plus notary and agent fees. Annual municipal taxes and water-board charges apply. Foreign buyers should review our Netherlands financing page, the consultation guide and the mortgage calculator.
Foundations and water
A large share of the Netherlands lies below sea level on peat and clay, so foundation condition matters. Older houses on wooden piles can suffer rot when groundwater falls, and a keuring should address this. Also ask about flood protections in your polder and the local water board, which sets a charge. Energy label is crucial: low labels mean high bills and, increasingly, renovation obligations, so check the label before bidding.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can non-residents buy a house in the Netherlands?
Yes. There are no ownership restrictions, but mortgages for non-residents are harder.
Why do Dutch buyers bid over asking?
Asking prices are often set low to attract bidders, and demand has exceeded supply in many cities.
What is erfpacht?
A ground lease where you own the building but pay the municipality for the land use. Check the term and fee.
Do I need a survey?
Strongly advisable. Dutch homes may suffer from foundation problems on soft soil.
What is the transfer tax?
About 2% for owner-occupiers, higher for investors. Confirm with the notary.
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