A grand old apartment in the heart of Deventer
This apartment on the Lange Bisschopstraat sits right in the middle of Deventer's historic centre, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the IJssel is a short stroll away. It is a home with real character, built in 1900 and spread over three floors, with a living area of 99 square metres according to the agent. The asking price of €410,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €466,935 for homes in this neighbourhood. If you are looking for apartments in Deventer, this one stands out for its central setting and generous proportions.
A home with seven rooms and a roof terrace
The agent describes this as a terraced house, though it is listed as an apartment, with seven rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom. There are three floors in total, with a volume of 392 cubic metres. Outside, there is a rear garden of 15 square metres facing northwest, plus a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and is heated by both a combi boiler and district heating. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Centrum
The Centrum neighbourhood is the beating heart of Deventer, a compact area where almost everything is within walking distance. One resident of the district sums it up: "Everything within walking distance. 15 minutes by bike and you're right in the middle of nature! Public transport a 7-minute walk away! Theatre, restaurants, museums all within walking distance! The IJssel, where you can sit by the water, also nearby. What more could a person want!" Another resident gives a score of 7.0, noting that "Enforcement could be better!". Based on four reviews, residents of the district give an average score of 6.63. The neighbourhood has around 2,950 inhabitants, and most households are single people.
Amenities and transport on your doorstep
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For primary education, Interconfessionele Basisschool De Windroos is on your doorstep, and Openbare Daltonschool de Hagenpoort is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Pala, a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Stadspoort is a similar distance. For public transport, the bus stop Deventer, Schouwburg/Centrum is a five-minute walk away, served by lines 1, 5, 6, 8, 160 and 517. Deventer train station is a ten-minute walk, with frequent services to the rest of the country. This is all part of the municipality of Deventer, a city known for its rich history and lively centre.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The noise from road traffic is 43 dB Lden and from rail traffic 42 dB Lden, both below the legal standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the fact that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ten Hag makelaarsgroep Deventer on Funda. The listing has been active since 5 November 2026.
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About Lange Bisschopstraat 21, Deventer
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €410,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €466,935 for homes in the Centrum neighbourhood. That is about 12 percent below the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 99 square metres, is €4,141, which is also below the neighbourhood average of €5,151 per square metre. This is a precomputed comparison, so it gives a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this home has seven rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 99 square metres as listed by the agent, though the BAG registration records 91 square metres. The home also has a rear garden of 15 square metres facing northwest and a roof terrace. It is described as a terraced house, though it is listed as an apartment, and it is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation, and it is heated by both a combi boiler and district heating. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, but it does give an indication of how energy-efficient the home is likely to be.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1900 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it is a general signal rather than a definitive assessment.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 150 metres away, on your doorstep, with Dirk at 229 metres and Ekoplaza at 338 metres. For schools, Interconfessionele Basisschool De Windroos is 112 metres away, and Openbare Daltonschool de Hagenpoort is 254 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, and secondary education is about 1.5 kilometres away. This makes daily errands and school runs very convenient.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Deventer, Schouwburg/Centrum, about 479 metres away, served by lines 1, 5, 6, 8, 160 and 517. Deventer train station is about 534 metres away, a ten-minute walk, with many bus lines also stopping there. The station offers connections to the wider region, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not stated here. For a central location, the transport options are quite good.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Centrum neighbourhood is the historic centre of Deventer, with around 2,950 inhabitants. Most households are single people, making up 70 percent of households, and the average household size is 1.4. Residents of the district give an average score of 6.63 based on four reviews. One resident praises the proximity to everything, including nature, theatre, restaurants and the IJssel, while another mentions that enforcement could be better. It is a lively, central area with a mix of amenities.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, the home has a rear garden of 15 square metres, facing northwest, according to the agent. There is also a roof terrace, which is listed as present. This gives you some outdoor space in the middle of the city, which is not always common for apartments in a historic centre. The garden and terrace are part of the property, and the home is offered as full ownership.
