Province of West Flanders – Flanders
Property prices in Harelbeke
In 2025, the median sale price in Harelbeke was €255,000 for a house (368 sales) and €215,000 for an apartment (86 sales), according to Statbel. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €249,000, the same as in the first half of 2025.
Median house, first half of 2026
€249,000
+0.0% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€249,000), 150 sales
Median house, 2025
€255,000
Middle 50% of sales: €185,000–€340,000
Median apartment, first half of 2026
€212,000
−1.4% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€215,000), 54 sales
Median apartment, 2025
€215,000
Middle 50% of sales: €165,000–€265,000
Bought at the 2025 median of €255,000 as your only home, a house in Harelbeke costs about €264,000 all-in, with registration tax and notary fees. Borrowing 80% of the price adds about €4,100 for the mortgage deed. The true cost of buying a home in Belgium, item by item
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| Property type | Median price 2025 | Middle 50% of sales | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €235,000 | €175,000–€308,000 | 303 |
| Detached house | €400,000 | €315,000–€515,000 | 65 |
| Apartment | €215,000 | €165,000–€265,000 | 86 |
First half of 2026, against the first half of 2025
| Property type | First half of 2025 | First half of 2026 | Change | Sales, Jan–Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All houses | €249,000 | €249,000 | +0.0% | 150 |
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €228,500 | €222,500 | −2.6% | 121 |
| Detached house | €435,000 | €470,000 | +8.0% | 29 |
| Apartment | €215,000 | €212,000 | −1.4% | 54 |
In 2025, 454 homes (368 houses and 86 apartments) changed hands in Harelbeke, 26.1% more than in 2024. Harelbeke is a house market first: apartments made up only 19% of 2025 sales. Detached houses sold for 70% more than terraced or semi-detached ones (median €400,000 against €235,000).
Asking price per m² in Harelbeke
| Property type | Median asking price per m² |
|---|---|
| Houses | €1,965/m² |
| Apartments | €2,580/m² |
On 26 October 2026, 182 houses and 75 apartments in Harelbeke were advertised for sale on Immoweb. Immoweb marked 3% of the apartments as under offer.
Median sale price in Harelbeke since 1980
HousesApartmentsShaded: middle 50% of sales
In 1980, the median house in Harelbeke sold for €38,733, and in 2000 for €74,368 (Belgian francs converted to euros); today it is €255,000, about 7 times as much as in 1980.
How prices are moving
In Harelbeke, the median house price rose 2% in 2025, 27.5% over five years and 36.4% over ten years; the median apartment price rose 9% in 2025, 26.5% over five years and 45.8% over ten years. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €249,000, the same as in the first half of 2025.
| 2024–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2015–2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | +2.0% | +27.5% | +36.4% |
| Apartments | +9.0% | +26.5% | +45.8% |
Price history in Harelbeke, year by year
| Year | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €255,000 | €215,000 |
| 2024 | €250,000 | €197,250 |
| 2023 | €260,000 | €183,750 |
| 2022 | €239,500 | €177,000 |
| 2021 | €213,000 | €180,000 |
| 2020 | €200,000 | €170,000 |
| 2019 | €210,000 | €160,000 |
| 2018 | €199,000 | €165,000 |
| 2017 | €182,250 | €158,000 |
| 2016 | €190,000 | €157,500 |
| 2015 | €187,000 | €147,500 |
| 2014 | €175,000 | €140,000 |
| 2013 | €175,000 | €152,500 |
| 2012 | €169,000 | €150,000 |
| 2011 | €160,000 | €130,000 |
| 2010 | €160,000 | €141,000 |
Compared with the province and Belgium
| Harelbeke | Province of West Flanders | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €255,000 | €300,000 | €315,000 |
| Median apartment price | €215,000 | €245,000 | €250,000 |
Over ten years, the median house price in Harelbeke rose 36.4%, against a 57.5% rise across Belgium.
Harelbeke has the 10th lowest 2025 median house price in West Flanders province.
Prices by neighbourhood in Harelbeke (2024)
For a house, the highest median is in Stasegem (€326,500) and the lowest in Hulste-Dorp (€190,000).
| Statistical sector | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Stasegem | €326,500 | – |
| Collegewijk | €295,000 | – |
| Bavikhove-Dorp | €252,500 | – |
| Arendswijk | €250,000 | – |
| Eiland | €225,000 | – |
| Hulste-Dorp | €190,000 | – |
| Harelbeke-Centrum | – | €188,750 |
| Zandberg | – | €175,000 |
Who lives in Harelbeke
Incomes run above the Belgian median: the typical tax declaration in Harelbeke showed €32,803 in 2023, 9% more than nationally. Most households here own their home: 77% did at the 2021 census, against 65% across Belgium. Harelbeke is gaining residents: the population rose 11.1% between 2016 and 2026, to 30,605.
Flood and soil in Harelbeke
Flooding is a real risk in Harelbeke: 10.8% of the commune’s area lies in a medium or high flood-hazard zone, plus 8.8% in the low class. 1,595 parcels in Harelbeke are listed in the OVAM soil register (a known or suspected contamination history). Flood and soil are two of the checks to run on one specific home before you sign; our guide to what to check before making an offer covers the rest.
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Nearby communes
On median house prices, Harelbeke is the most affordable of this list; Kuurne is the nearest step up, at €275,000.
| Commune | House median | Apartment median |
|---|---|---|
| Kuurne | €275,000 | €220,000 |
| Lendelede | €281,250 | – |
| Kortrijk | €285,000 | €239,000 |
| Zwevegem | €290,000 | €225,000 |
| Deerlijk | €295,000 | €232,500 |
| Oostrozebeke | €300,000 | €179,000 |
| Ingelmunster | €305,200 | – |
| Wielsbeke | €320,000 | – |
| Waregem | €324,000 | €249,488 |