Homes for sale in Spainkbos, Apeldoorn

House prices in Spainkbos, Apeldoorn

The owner-occupied market in Spainkbos is strong. Of the 694 homes in the neighbourhood, 65% are owner-occupied, with the remaining 35% rented out by private landlords. There are no social housing units in Spainkbos, giving the neighbourhood a distinctly private character.

The average WOZ value is €346,000. That is noticeably lower than the average for the district Noord (€426,000) and also below the municipal average for Apeldoorn (€378,000). However, this does not necessarily translate into low transaction prices: in the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €496,654. The range runs from €184,500 to €1,295,000, indicating that Spainkbos includes both modest single-family homes and larger detached houses. With an average sold area of 133 m², the price per square metre comes to approximately €3,735. For current asking prices and selling times of the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Spainkbos, Apeldoorn

Spainkbos is a quiet, predominantly green neighbourhood on the north side of Apeldoorn, nestled between the Apeldoorns Kanaal and the forested edges that surround the city here. The name refers not for nothing to the greenery: the neighbourhood borders park-like zones and has a character you would sooner describe as a residential area-in-the-woods than an urban district. Anyone looking for a home here consciously chooses space and peace within cycling distance of the centre.

The housing stock largely consists of detached and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, with spacious plots and plenty of greenery at street level. Here and there are also newer homes from later decades. The homes are generally substantial in size, which also explains the average sale price of nearly half a million euros. Smaller apartments are hardly found in Spainkbos; the supply is almost exclusively ground-based.

For daily shopping, residents rely on surrounding neighbourhoods: the nearest shopping centre is Winkelcentrum Orden, a few minutes away by bike. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity, including primary schools in the adjacent districts. Sports clubs and recreational facilities are easily accessible via the canal path and the nearby forest paths, popular with runners and cyclists. The Apeldoorns Kanaal also provides a green connection towards the city centre.

In terms of accessibility, Spainkbos is reasonably self-sufficient by car: the connection to the A1 and A50 is within a ten-minute drive. The centre of Apeldoorn can be reached by bike in about twenty minutes. Bus services run via the Loolaan and the Zwolseweg, making Apeldoorn station accessible as well. That station offers direct connections towards Zutphen, Deventer and Amersfoort.

Residents particularly appreciate Spainkbos for its peace and green living environment. One resident writes: "You really live here among the greenery, the streets are quiet and the neighbours know each other. It may not be the liveliest neighbourhood, but that is precisely why I live here." Criticisms sometimes concern the limited walking distance to amenities and the fact that you really have to take the bike or car for shops and catering. View all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the page for Spainkbos.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as De Parken or Loolaan-Noord, Spainkbos is slightly less prestigious in price, but offers similar peace and space. Het Loo and Paleispark are in a higher price range due to the proximity of the palace. Anyone looking for the balance between space, greenery and a more accessible entry price within the Noord district is looking in the right place in Spainkbos. More about the broader context can be found on the district page for Noord.

Who is a home in Spainkbos interesting for?

Spainkbos mainly attracts movers and older buyers: the largest age group is 65-plus, and single-person and two-person households dominate. The spacious homes and green environment make the neighbourhood attractive for people who consciously choose peace and more living space. Starters will have to realistically approach the entry price of nearly €185,000 at the lower end of the market, but the average transaction price of nearly €500,000 shows that the market here is not cheap. Overbidding is not uncommon in this segment. Not sure if buying is the right time now? Also check the rental homes in Spainkbos as an alternative.

What residents say about Spainkbos

Residents of Spainkbos rate the neighbourhood predominantly positively, with the highest scores for green space, safety and the quiet atmosphere. Lower scores are sometimes given for liveliness and the proximity of daily amenities. One resident describes it aptly: "Spainkbos is not a neighbourhood where much happens, but that is also its charm. You have space, you have greenery, and the peace is always there." Read all reviews and view the full neighbourhood scores on the neighbourhood main page of Spainkbos.

Compare homes for sale in and around Spainkbos

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines that with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare Spainkbos with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Kerschoten or Kerschoten-West, view the broader supply in the Noord district, or broaden your search to all homes for sale in Apeldoorn. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Apeldoorn.