Welcome to the reference page dedicated to rural real estate in northern France. If you are looking for an authentic lifestyle that combines a strong architectural heritage with preserved natural spaces, the Hauts-de-France region offers exceptional opportunities. Whether you want to buy a primary residence or a second home, our portal is designed to support your project at the heart of these distinctive areas.
How much does a country house cost in Hauts-de-France? According to DVF data (notarised sales) analysed by the ma-propriete.fr observatory, the median price of a country house in Hauts-de-France stood at €175,000 in 2025, with an average price of €183,979 and a median price of €1,686/m² of living space (11,950 house sales in rural municipalities over the year). 10% of houses sold for less than €90,000 (floor price, 1st decile) and 10% for more than €290,000 (ceiling price, 9th decile). The typical country house offers 108 m² of living space on an average plot of 1,942 m², i.e. around 0.2 ha.
The region is below the national median (€189,200). Since the second half of 2020, the regional median price has risen from €164,000 to €175,000, i.e. +6.7 %; over one year (2024-2025) the change is +2.9 %.
| 2025 indicator | Hauts-de-France | France |
|---|---|---|
| Median price | €175,000 | €189,200 |
| Average price | €183,979 | €207,100 |
| Floor price (1st decile) | €90,000 | €90,000 |
| Ceiling price (9th decile) | €290,000 | €340,000 |
| Median price per m² of living space | €1,686/m² | €1,830/m² |
| Average living space | 108 m² | 108 m² |
| Average plot size | 1,942 m² | 3,181 m² |
| Number of sales in 2025 | 11,950 | 150,313 |
Differences between departments are significant: the median ranges from €139,000 in Aisne (02) to €200,000 in Oise (60). The table below compares 2025 prices and their change since 2020.
| Department | Median price 2025 | Average price 2025 | Median price per m² | Change 2020-2025 | Sales 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aisne (02) | €139,000 | €142,076 | €1,356/m² | +6.9 % | 2,139 |
| Nord (59) | €192,000 | €202,949 | €1,729/m² | +6.7 % | 2,388 |
| Oise (60) | €200,000 | €206,280 | €2,034/m² | +0.0 % | 2,530 |
| Pas-de-Calais (62) | €186,000 | €195,185 | €1,747/m² | +12.7 % | 2,578 |
| Somme (80) | €159,000 | €166,279 | €1,565/m² | +9.7 % | 2,315 |
A regional average also hides large gaps between municipalities. A smallholding to renovate, a restored longère with its outbuildings, a farmhouse on several hectares of land or a manor house with parkland do not sell at the same price, and the location matters as much as the building: coastline, tourist area, peri-urban countryside close to a job market or deep countryside. The table below shows the median price of country houses in Hauts-de-France by type of municipality (cumulative sales from mid-2020 to 2025) and its change between 2021 and 2025.
| Type of municipality | Median price 2020-2025 | Median price per m² | Change 2021-2025 | Sales 2020-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist coastline | €215,000 | €2,324/m² | +14.1 % | 990 |
| Residential coastline | €190,000 | €1,980/m² | +14.5 % | 547 |
| Inland tourist areas (hinterland, mountains) | €155,000 | €1,580/m² | +12.0 % | 337 |
| Peri-urban countryside (city catchment area) | €187,000 | €1,792/m² | +2.2 % | 47,512 |
| Deep countryside (outside urban influence) | €140,500 | €1,380/m² | +7.6 % | 22,233 |
These benchmarks help you assess a listing, estimate a property before putting it up for sale, or set your budget, whether you are looking for a holiday home, a permanent move to the French countryside or a property to turn into a rural gîte. To go further, see our observatory of country house prices in France (national, regional and departmental analysis, downloadable annual report) and work out the full cost of your purchase, including French notary fees, with our notary fees calculator.
The Hauts-de-France region, created from the merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy, is a land rich in both landscape and architectural diversity. It is a region where rural housing has preserved its soul, offering buyers a wide range of properties—from a renovated small workers’ house to a vast seigneurial estate.
Stretching from the beaches of the Opal Coast to the forests of Oise, the region is made up of five departments with strong identities: Nord (59), Pas-de-Calais (62), Somme (80), Oise (60), and Aisne (02). Major urban areas such as Lille, Amiens, Arras, Beauvais, and Saint-Quentin energize the region, but it is in the surrounding countryside that the real rural real estate gems are found.
Each geographical area has its own characteristics. In French Flanders or the Lille countryside, you will discover typical “censes” and square farmsteads. Heading down towards Artois and the Boulonnais, the landscape becomes more rolling, offering lush panoramas ideal for a country house.
Rural real estate in Hauts-de-France stands out for the omnipresence of noble materials. The traditional red brick house is emblematic of Nord and Pas-de-Calais, offering warmth and robustness. Further south—especially in Oise and the south of Aisne—the stone house (limestone or sandstone) appears, reflecting the proximity to Île-de-France.
Fans of vernacular architecture will be drawn to the longère, a long, low home often oriented south, very common in Picardy. For those seeking larger volumes, the farmstead with its enclosed inner courtyard is a regional classic. You will also find—nestled in the greenery of Thiérache or Avesnois—the charming small farmhouse or small farm, well suited to permaculture or family-scale livestock projects.
The region also hides more specific treasures, such as the thatched cottage you can sometimes find near the coast or in marshy areas, or the old watermill, a witness to the industrial and agricultural past of the valleys of the Somme or the Authie. Whether near the famous Bay of Somme, ranked among the most beautiful bays in the world, or in the lush hedgerow landscapes, each character property tells a story.
To help you find the rare gem, ma-propriete.fr provides a powerful and intuitive search engine, specifically designed for non-urban real estate.
Unlike generalist portals, we allow you to filter your search using rural-specific criteria. You are not simply looking for a house, but perhaps a pond for fishing or hunting, a leisure plot for your weekends, or a house with a vegetable garden.
You can select specific sub-categories:
The rural market is dynamic. To be the first to know when an old building or a barn that can be converted into a loft goes on the market, we invite you to create personalized email alerts. You can define your budget, the land size in hectares (very important for equestrian or agricultural projects), and the exact location. On each listing, you benefit from direct contact with the seller, whether a private individual or a real estate professional (agency, notary). Listing geolocation also allows you to assess the property’s surroundings: proximity to main roads, forests, or neighbours.
Do you own a house in Hauts-de-France and want to sell? Ma-propriete.fr is the go-to specialist for showcasing and enhancing your rural assets.
Selling a countryside property means reaching a specific audience. Visitors to our site are not looking for a city-centre apartment, but for a lifestyle. By publishing your listing with us, you reach potential buyers directly—people searching for a country house or a life change in the countryside.
We know discretion can sometimes be essential. That is why we offer a choice of geolocation levels for your property (exact address, neighbourhood, or municipality). In addition, our listing submission interface is simple and fast.
To maximize your chances of selling, your listing benefits from broader distribution. In addition to appearing on the portal, we share properties on our social networks—especially through Facebook groups specialized in rural real estate—ensuring viral visibility for your farmstead or village house. Our knowledge of the rural market helps us highlight your property’s specific strengths, whether it is adjoining farmland, gîte potential, or simply the charm of the old.
Beyond property listings, ma-propriete.fr supports you at every step of your rural project in Hauts-de-France through a full ecosystem of services.
Whether you are selling a longère in Picardy or buying a small farmhouse in French Flanders, ma-propriete.fr is your preferred partner to bring your rural projects in Hauts-de-France to life.
