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Rivierenkwartier, Apeldoorn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Lekstraat 203 sits in a quiet part of Apeldoorn-Zuid, where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks and plenty of green. At 54 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €250,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, partly because the home is smaller than most in the area. For context, the average apartment in Apeldoorn sells for more per square metre, so this is a relatively affordable entry point. See how it compares to other apartments in Apeldoorn.
Rivierenkwartier is a residential area built mainly in the 1960s and 1970s, with a mix of flats and family homes. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the population is diverse: lots of 25-to-45-year-olds, but also a fair share of families and older residents. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available for this listing. With a park or public garden just 200 metres away, there is plenty of outdoor space nearby. Learn more about the Rivierenkwartier neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. For primary schools, PCBO Het Kompas and RKBS Sebastiaan are both within a five-minute walk. Secondary education is a bit further, with the OSG Apeldoorn about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by local amenities, and the city centre of Apeldoorn is a short bike ride away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Apeldoorn.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Reinders Makelaardij. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of listing.
Details of this home
Lekstraat 203, Apeldoorn
Data from Rivierenkwartier
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About Lekstraat 203, Apeldoorn
The asking price of €250,000 is 39% below the average asking price in Rivierenkwartier (€408,800). However, this apartment is also smaller than average at 54 m² versus 133 m². The price per square metre works out to about €4,630, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,731 per m². So while the total price is low, you are paying a premium for the smaller size.
Energy label D is the middle of the scale. It means the home is not as efficient as newer builds, but it is not the worst either. In Rivierenkwartier, most homes for sale have labels A, B or C, so this one is slightly below average for the area. Expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 3.8 km away, which is a bit far for a walk but a short bike ride or bus trip. For daily commuting by train, a bicycle or car is practical.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: PCBO Het Kompas (587 m), RKBS Sebastiaan (630 m), and PCBO De Sjofar (1.1 km). For secondary education, the Openbare Scholengemeenschap Apeldoorn is about 1 km away. All are within a comfortable distance for children to walk or cycle.
Rivierenkwartier recorded 124 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size. The area is residential and generally quiet, with a mix of families and older residents. As with any urban area, it is always wise to check recent crime statistics if you have concerns.
Rivierenkwartier has an urbanity level of 2 on a scale of 1 (very strong) to 5 (not urban), with an address density of 1,772 addresses per km². This means it is fairly urban but not as dense as a city centre. You will find shops and amenities within walking distance, yet the area feels spacious with plenty of green.
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