Homes for sale in Sprenkelaar, Apeldoorn

House prices and market figures Sprenkelaar, Apeldoorn

The owner-occupied market in Sprenkelaar is modest in size, but certainly not cheap. Of the 1,633 homes in the neighbourhood, 42% are owner-occupied, the rest are rented, largely through housing associations (52%). Over the past twelve months, 14 owner-occupied homes changed hands, with an average sale price of €506,214. The range runs from €350,000 to €895,000, indicating that both modest family homes and more spacious detached houses come onto the market. The average living area was 165 m², which works out at a price per square metre of around €3,068. The WOZ value is €310,000, noticeably lower than the average in the district Noordoost (€362,000) and the municipal average of Apeldoorn (€378,000). That difference reflects the higher proportion of rental homes and the mixed housing stock. Ground-floor family homes are the most common type; apartments are scarce. Check the current supply and the average asking price at the top of this page for the most recent situation.

Living in Sprenkelaar, Apeldoorn

Sprenkelaar is a down-to-earth, ground-floor residential neighbourhood in the northeast of Apeldoorn, without too much fuss but with a strong neighbourhood identity. The buildings largely date from the 1970s and 1980s: semi-detached houses, terraced houses and occasionally a detached house along the wider streets. They are solid houses with gardens, and that attracts families with children, who are the largest group among households. The atmosphere is quiet and typical of a residential area: little traffic that doesn't need to be there, children playing in the street, neighbours who know each other.

In terms of facilities, you can manage fine without a car. Primary schools are within walking distance in the neighbourhood and the immediate vicinity. For daily shopping, there are shops in the nearby shopping strips towards the centre of Apeldoorn, and De Mheen shopping centre is quickly reachable by bike. If you want more, you drive or cycle to the city centre, which is about four to five kilometres away. Green strips and playgrounds are scattered throughout the district, keeping the neighbourhood liveable for young families. Sports clubs in Noordoost are well represented, from football to tennis.

Accessibility by car is good: via the N50 and the connection to the A1 and A50 you are quickly out of the city. Bus services connect Sprenkelaar with the centre of Apeldoorn and the NS station, from where you can reach Amersfoort in about 25 minutes and Zwolle in about 30 minutes. The bicycle is the daily mode of transport for many residents for trips within the city.

Residents appreciate the peace and space the neighbourhood offers. On the neighbourhood page of Sprenkelaar you can read all reviews and scores, but a recurring sentiment is: "Quiet streets, good neighbours, everything you need is close by without feeling busy." Critical notes sometimes concern the outdated appearance of part of the housing stock and the relatively high proportion of rental homes, which affects the social mix. Compared to neighbouring community Zevenhuizen, Sprenkelaar is slightly more compact in layout; Sleutelbloem has a similar living atmosphere but a slightly different housing mix. If you want to explore the owner-occupied market in the wider district, you can also look at owner-occupied homes in Noordoost for a broader picture.

Who is a home for sale in Sprenkelaar interesting for?

Sprenkelaar mainly appeals to families looking for space, wanting a garden and not necessarily needing to live in a trendy city neighbourhood. The average sale price of over €506,000 makes it not a starter neighbourhood, although the lower end of the market (from €350,000) still offers entry opportunities for buyers willing to renovate. Movers who grow from a smaller owner-occupied home to a more spacious family home generally find more value for their money here than in the centre or in the district Centrum. Be honest with yourself: the supply is limited (14 transactions in a year), so overbidding and acting quickly is realistic. If you want to be more flexible, you can also look at rental homes in Sprenkelaar as an alternative or intermediate step.

What residents say about Sprenkelaar

Residents describe Sprenkelaar as a neighbourhood that doesn't stand out but also doesn't disappoint. The scores on the neighbourhood page show that safety and green spaces are rated relatively well, while the appearance of the public space is sometimes perceived as outdated. One resident writes: "It's not a neighbourhood to boast about, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Quiet, green enough, and people know each other." See all reviews and partial scores per category on the neighbourhood page for a complete picture.

Compare owner-occupied homes in and around Sprenkelaar

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else in this combination. This way you can not only compare homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides Sprenkelaar, De Mheen and Anklaar are interesting neighbourhoods to compare side by side. If you want to search more broadly, you will also find supply in the district Noordoost or in other districts such as Zuidwest and West. For municipal-wide information about living and living in the city, also see the website of municipality of Apeldoorn.