House for sale - Houthulst

Houthulst is a municipality with about 10,098 inhabitants spread over 56 km², where the average age is around 41 years. Most residents here own their homes, with an ownership rate of 83%. The population is predominantly Belgian at 96.8%, while small percentages come from Romania, Poland, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, and other countries. The average net income per capita is 16,748 € annually, and households typically have 1.3 cars, which aligns with the national average.

Housing in Houthulst mainly consists of houses, which account for 94.4% of all buildings. Among these, about half are open type houses including farms and castles, with semi-closed and closed types making up another 40%. The average building age centers around 1960, and most accommodations have fewer than 6 rooms on average. Currently, there are 2 houses for sale with prices very close to each other: the cheapest is listed at 389,000 € and the most expensive at 390,000 €, indicating a narrow price range for houses here.

Access to main roads is straightforward with the N301 and N369 passing through the area. The A19 motorway is reachable within 13 minutes by car from the center of Houthulst, connecting to Kortrijk and Ieper, while the A17/E403 can be accessed in about 21 minutes. Public transport options include several bus lines operated by De Lijn which have stops in the commune, providing links to various towns.

Families will find kindergarten and primary school options, with five nurseries and five nursery schools located within the municipality. However, there are no secondary schools directly in Houthulst. For shopping needs, there are two supermarkets: an OKay and a Carrefour. While there are no shared bicycles or shared cars available locally, nor any EV charging stations, residents can reach Wevelgem Airport in about 26 minutes by car.