House for sale - Herenthout

Herenthout is a municipality with just over 9,000 inhabitants spread across 23.6 square kilometers. The community leans slightly female, with women making up 50.6% of the population. The average resident is about 44 years old, earning around 19,117 euros net annually. Most people here own their homes — approximately 74% — and households typically have one to two cars, aligning with the Belgian average. The population is predominantly Belgian, with small groups from Portugal, the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Afghanistan, France, and other countries.

Housing in Herenthout mainly consists of houses rather than apartments, with 86.3% of buildings being houses. The average building date is 1968, and homes generally have just under six rooms on average. Among the houses, open-type homes such as farms and castles make up about 35.4%, while semi-closed and closed types account for another 46.4%. There are also some commercial houses and other building types. Currently, 11 houses are for sale here, with prices ranging from 224,000 to 565,000 euros. The average house price stands around 392,318 euros.

The town is conveniently located near major highways. The A13/E313 connects Antwerpen to Liège and can be reached from Herenthout’s center in about five minutes by car. The A21/E34 highway toward Turnhout and further north to Eindhoven in the Netherlands is roughly a 15-minute drive away. Public transport options include five bus lines serving the area, linking Herenthout to nearby towns such as Lier, Nijlen, Herentals, and Leuven. The nearest train stations include Bouwel, Wolfstee, Nijlen, Herentals, and Melkouwen.

Families with children will find several nurseries and primary schools in the municipality, though no secondary schools are present locally. There are four nurseries and three nursery schools like Madelief and 'T Klavertje', along with three primary schools including De Luchtballon and Klim-Op. Shopping needs are met by local supermarkets such as OKay and Delhaize. While there are no shared bike or car services or electric vehicle charging stations within Herenthout itself, Antwerp International Airport is accessible within about half an hour by car or under an hour using public transport.