Homes for sale in Zuidwest, Apeldoorn
View the current supply of homes for sale in Zuidwest, Apeldoorn. Compare asking prices, check neighbourhood scores and read what residents think of the area.
What does a home cost in Zuidwest, Apeldoorn?
Zuidwest is a neighbourhood where the vast majority of homes are owner-occupied: 71% are owner-occupied homes, compared to 29% rented. The average WOZ value is €411,000, which is about €33,000 higher than the municipal average of Apeldoorn (€378,000). That difference says something about the type of homes here: you'll find many spacious single-family homes and also detached houses, especially in the outlying areas towards Ugchelen and Ugchelen-Zuid. In the past twelve months, 82 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €530,280. The range is wide: from €219,500 for a compact apartment to €1,200,000 for the larger detached homes. The average surface area of sold homes is 119 m². If you want a current picture of asking prices and selling times, you'll find that in the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Zuidwest: green, but not without concerns
Zuidwest is a neighbourhood with multiple faces. On one hand, you have the green, village-like areas such as Ugchelen where you can almost smell the Veluwe. Resident Ilona de Bie describes it on Buurtje.nl as a "working-class neighbourhood" with a "beautiful green environment where you can walk the dog" and where you can "sit quietly outside in the garden". On the other hand, there are neighbourhoods like De Bouwhof and Holthuizen where residents are less positive. The overall resident rating on the Zuidwest neighbourhood page stands at 3.6 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. That is low, and it deserves an honest explanation.
Especially in the areas of safety (2.9/10), sense of community (2.8/10) and amenities (2.8/10), residents are critical. Several reviews mention nuisance from drug addicts and a feeling of insecurity, with the municipality allegedly doing too little. Accessibility also scores moderately (3.4/10). Public transport is limited in parts of the neighbourhood. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway via the A1 and A50, but bus lines (such as line 4 towards the centre) do not run frequently everywhere. Apeldoorn station is about a 10 to 15-minute drive away. More positive are the scores for green space (4.4/10), beauty (4.5/10) and education (5.5/10). There are primary schools in Ugchelen and near the Winkewijert neighbourhood, and secondary schools are accessible in the centre of Apeldoorn.
For daily groceries, there are supermarkets at De Bouwhof shopping centre and along the Ugchelseweg. For larger purchases, you go to the centre or to shops along the Laan van Malkenschoten. Sports facilities can be found at Brouwersmolen sports park, and there are various walking and cycling paths through the forest. The municipality of Apeldoorn is investing in the restructuring of several neighbourhoods in Zuidwest, but residents still see little of this in practice. If you buy a home here, it is wise to look carefully per neighbourhood: the difference between a quiet street in Dennenheuvel and a flat in Brouwersmolen-Zuid is large.
Is Zuidwest right for you as a buyer?
Due to the wide price range, there is something for different target groups in Zuidwest. First-time buyers can buy an apartment in Zuidwest from around €220,000, although you should factor in additional costs such as transfer tax (2%) and notary fees. Movers-up and families will find more spacious single-family homes, especially in the green neighbourhoods towards Ugchelen. Seniors who want to live on one level will find options in the flats in Westenenk or De Bouwhof. Be honest with yourself about the neighbourhood: read the resident reviews, visit the street at different times and talk to neighbours. If the purchase price is outside your budget, also consider rental homes in Zuidwest as an alternative, or look at more affordable options in the Zuidoost neighbourhood.
Searching for homes in Zuidwest using neighbourhood data
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you get to know not only the home but also the neighbourhood. Feel free to compare Zuidwest with other neighbourhoods such as West or the centre of Apeldoorn. Or view the broad overview of homes for sale in Apeldoorn to find the right neighbourhood for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Zuidwest, Apeldoorn?
The average purchase price in Zuidwest over the past year was €530,280, with a range from €219,500 to €1,200,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 119 m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €411,000, which is higher than the Apeldoorn average of €378,000.
What additional costs do I incur when buying a home in Zuidwest?
When buying a home in Zuidwest, in addition to the purchase price, you also pay transfer tax (2% for homes), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly valuation fees and advisory costs. Expect around 4 to 6% in buyer's costs on top of the purchase price.
Is Zuidwest in Apeldoorn a safe neighbourhood to buy a house?
Residents rate safety in Zuidwest at 2.9 out of 10. Several reviews mention nuisance and a feeling of unsafety in certain areas. However, this varies greatly by neighbourhood: quieter parts such as Ugchelen score better than some flat districts. Visit the area yourself at different times before buying a home.
Can I buy an apartment in Zuidwest, Apeldoorn?
Yes, apartments are regularly offered in Zuidwest, with entry-level prices around €220,000. You will find these mainly in neighbourhoods such as De Bouwhof, Westenenk and Brouwersmolen. Larger single-family homes and detached houses are also available, but in a higher price segment.
How is the accessibility if I move to Zuidwest?
Zuidwest is easily accessible by car via the A1 and A50. Public transport is more limited: bus lines do not run frequently everywhere and Apeldoorn station is a 10 to 15-minute drive away. Residents rate accessibility at 3.4 out of 10. If you do not have a car, it is wise to check the bus connections in the specific neighbourhood where you want to buy a home in advance.
I have only had bad experiences with the neighbourhood. And it is very unsafe because of drug addicts. And the municipality does nothing except point fingers at each other. The community is also nothing, we have very little greenery. Only accessible by car. And furthermore no public transport nearby and no shops in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AII've only had bad experiences.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is unsafe due to a heavy drug addict. And nothing is being done about it. Only could be better. People are strange and the facilities could be much better. There is little greenery. Only accessibility is not good. Except by car.
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Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful green surroundings where you can walk the dog. You can sit quietly in the garden in summer. There are many roadworks, so accessibility is poor. There are also sometimes dangerous traffic situations because of the school. People are very self-centred and have little empathy for people who are different. So contact is poor.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is unsafe, the people are very unfriendly and there is a lot of nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AINot safe, no good facilities and the housing is quite poor, there is very little. Everything could be better.
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood is not safe. And the residents are a bunch of whiners. And my upstairs neighbour terrorises the neighbours and the neighbourhood. The drug addict must go. And the neighbourhood police officer should do his job instead of saying sort it out yourself.
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