Province of Antwerp – Flanders
Property prices in Merksplas
In 2025, the median sale price in Merksplas was €344,500 for a house (64 sales), according to Statbel. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €441,250, against €370,000 in the first half of 2025.
Median house, first half of 2026
€441,250
+19.3% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€370,000), 46 sales
Median house, 2025
€344,500
Middle 50% of sales: €239,000–€485,000
Bought at the 2025 median of €344,500 as your only home, a house in Merksplas costs about €355,000 all-in, with registration tax and notary fees. Borrowing 80% of the price adds about €5,500 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 | €315,000 | €230,000–€375,000 | 23 |
| Detached house | €375,000 | €280,000–€520,000 | 41 |
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 | €370,000 | €441,250 | +19.3% | 46 |
| Detached house | – | €487,000 | – | 29 |
In 2025, 64 houses changed hands in Merksplas, 1.6% more than in 2024. Detached houses sold for 19% more than terraced or semi-detached ones (median €375,000 against €315,000).
Asking price per m² in Merksplas
| Property type | Median asking price per m² |
|---|---|
| Houses | €2,516/m² |
On 26 October 2026, 19 houses and 3 apartments in Merksplas were advertised for sale on Immoweb. Immoweb marked 26% of the houses as under offer.
Median sale price in Merksplas since 1980
HousesApartmentsShaded: middle 50% of sales
In 1980, the median house in Merksplas sold for €37,184, and in 2000 for €114,031 (Belgian francs converted to euros); today it is €344,500, about 9 times as much as in 1980.
How prices are moving
In Merksplas, the median house price fell 14.9% in 2025, but rose 4.4% over five years and 30% over ten years. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €441,250, against €370,000 in the first half of 2025.
| 2024–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2015–2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | −14.9% | +4.4% | +30.0% |
Price history in Merksplas, year by year
| Year | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €344,500 | – |
| 2024 | €405,000 | – |
| 2023 | €360,000 | – |
| 2022 | €360,000 | – |
| 2021 | €311,000 | – |
| 2020 | €330,000 | – |
| 2019 | €305,500 | – |
| 2018 | €299,000 | – |
| 2017 | €250,000 | – |
| 2016 | €256,500 | – |
| 2015 | €265,000 | – |
| 2014 | €259,500 | – |
| 2013 | €245,000 | – |
| 2012 | €267,000 | – |
| 2011 | €250,000 | – |
| 2010 | €220,000 | – |
Compared with the province and Belgium
| Merksplas | Province of Antwerp | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €344,500 | €380,000 | €315,000 |
| Median apartment price | – | €259,000 | €250,000 |
Over ten years, the median house price in Merksplas rose 30%, against a 57.5% rise across Belgium.
Merksplas has the 21st lowest 2025 median house price in Antwerp province.
Who lives in Merksplas
Incomes run above the Belgian median: the typical tax declaration in Merksplas showed €32,047 in 2023, 6% more than nationally. Most households here own their home: 72% did at the 2021 census, against 65% across Belgium. Merksplas is gaining residents: the population rose 3.8% between 2016 and 2026, to 8,974.
Flood and soil in Merksplas
Parts of Merksplas are exposed: 4% of the commune’s area lies in a medium or high flood-hazard zone, plus 4.9% in the low class. 384 parcels in Merksplas 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, Merksplas lands between Turnhout (€299,333) and Beerse (€380,000).
| Commune | House median | Apartment median |
|---|---|---|
| Turnhout | €299,333 | €227,000 |
| Beerse | €380,000 | €248,000 |
| Rijkevorsel | €399,000 | – |
| Baarle-Hertog | €399,000 | – |
| Hoogstraten | €479,000 | €325,000 |