House for sale - Hechtel

Hechtel-Eksel is a municipality with 12,419 inhabitants spread across 76.7 square kilometers. The average age here is around 42 years, and most people own their homes, with an ownership rate of 82%. The population is predominantly Belgian, accounting for over 90%, with some residents from the Netherlands and a few other countries. Men slightly outnumber women here.

Housing in Hechtel-Eksel mainly consists of houses rather than apartments. Almost 91% of the buildings are houses, mainly of the open type, such as detached houses, farms, or castles. The average dwelling has about 6.7 rooms, which is a bit above the national average. The buildings typically date from around 1973.

Currently, seven houses are available for sale here. Prices range from about €265,000 up to €569,000, with an average price near €401,429. This gives a sense of the market’s variety, from more modest to higher-end properties. The municipality is accessible by main roads like the N73 and N715, and within a short drive, you can reach motorway entrances for the A2/E314 and A13/E313, connecting to cities such as Genk and Hasselt.

Public transport is served by several bus lines including routes to Lommel, Hasselt, and Maaseik. Families will find educational options including three nurseries, five nursery schools, four primary schools, and one secondary school named Don Bosco-College. Shopping needs can be met by local stores like Colruyt, Delhaize, and Aldi. There are no shared mobility options like bike or car sharing or EV charging stations reported in this area. Liège Airport is reachable within about 54 minutes by car.