Rivierenkwartier, Apeldoorn
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Lekstraat sits in a quiet residential part of Apeldoorn. At €259,000, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €408,800, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market. The 66 m² floor area is smaller than the typical home here, so it suits someone looking for a compact, manageable space. Compared to other apartments in Apeldoorn, this one is priced to move.
Rivierenkwartier is a well-established part of Apeldoorn Zuid, built mostly between 1945 and 1970. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a mix of families and older residents. The streets are leafy, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS figures show a balanced age spread and a strong sense of community. For more context, see the Rivierenkwartier neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are within easy reach: PCBO Het Kompas and RKBS Sebastiaan are both a short stroll away. Secondary education is a bit further, but still walkable. The area is well served by local amenities, and the city centre is a short bike ride away. The municipality of the municipality of Apeldoorn keeps the public spaces tidy and the neighbourhood green.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively through Hunink & Holtrigter. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be higher than in a more efficient home, but the price reflects that.
Details of this home
Lekstraat 253, Apeldoorn
Data from Rivierenkwartier
Data from Rivierenkwartier
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About Lekstraat 253, Apeldoorn
The asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €408,800, which makes it one of the more affordable options in Rivierenkwartier. However, the floor area is 66 m², about half the neighbourhood average of 133 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the local market. Given the compact size and energy label E, the price is keen for a buyer looking for a smaller home.
The energy label is E. In Rivierenkwartier, most homes for sale have a better label: 23% are A, 23% B, and 39% C. Only 15% are D or lower. So this apartment is less efficient than the average home in the neighbourhood, which means higher energy bills. You can expect to spend more on heating and electricity compared to a home with a higher label.
Rivierenkwartier has a family-friendly character, with many households with children and a good mix of ages. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including PCBO Het Kompas and RKBS Sebastiaan. The area is quiet, with a park just a couple of streets away, and the urbanity level is moderate (address density 1,772 per km²), so it feels suburban rather than city-centre busy.
For daily groceries, Lidl is just around the corner (466 m) and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk (991 m). There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance. A GP practice is 600 m away, and a library is 500 m. The neighbourhood has a good range of basic amenities, and the city centre of Apeldoorn is about 3.8 km from the train station.
Apeldoorn train station is 3.8 km from the apartment. That is about a 10-minute bike ride or a 15-minute bus journey.
This is an apartment, built in 1963. The floor area is 66 m².
In Rivierenkwartier, sold homes took an average of 35 days to sell. That is a fairly typical timeframe for the area. The current listing has 10 apartments for sale, so there is some choice, but the market is not oversaturated.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenkwartier