House for sale - Merksplas

Merksplas is a municipality with 8,600 inhabitants spread over 44.6 km². The average age here is 42 years old. Around 75% of residents own their own homes, reflecting a community with a strong sense of property ownership. The average annual net per capita income is 18,848€. Most residents are Belgian nationals (90.6%), with small percentages from the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Portugal, and others.

Housing in Merksplas largely consists of detached houses, farms, and castles, which make up 43% of the buildings. Semi-closed houses account for 22.3%, while other building types form 18%. The homes generally have an average of 6.2 rooms, slightly above the country's average of 6, and many were built around 1970. Apartments make up only about 14% of buildings here.

Currently, there are 10 houses listed for sale in Merksplas, with prices ranging from 227,000€ to 599,000€. The average price stands at around 417,750€. This variety means buyers can find options across different budgets within the municipality.

Transportation links include easy access to the A21/E34 motorway connecting Antwerpen and Turnhout, just a 9-minute drive from the center. The A1/E19 motorway is also accessible within 15 minutes. Several regional roads such as N124, N131, and N132 pass through Merksplas. Public transport includes six bus lines servicing the area with connections to nearby towns and cities. The nearest train stations include Turnhout and Tielen among others.

Families will find childcare and schooling options with 4 nurseries and 3 nursery schools present. Primary education is available at three schools. For shopping needs, there are at least two major supermarkets: a Carrefour and a Delhaize. There is no car or bike sharing in the commune and no EV charging stations currently. Antwerp International Airport is reachable within about 31 minutes by car.