A classic semi-detached home in De Parken
Tucked into the leafy De Parken neighbourhood in Apeldoorn, this 1931 semi-detached house sits on a quiet street with a free view. The asking price of €595,000 is the lowest of the 20 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it sits 44% below the average asking price of €1,062,325. For context, the semi-detached houses in Apeldoorn market shows a wide range, but this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
This six-room house spans three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 125 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m²; the plot is 310 m² in both. Outside, there is a front garden and a rear garden of 144 m² facing southwest, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold, heated by a combi boiler, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, partial double glazing and secondary glazing. Built in 1931, it carries an energy label E, which means energy costs are likely to be on the higher side.
Life in De Parken
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.53, based on six reviews. One resident describes "a very pleasant and agreeable living environment", mentioning neighbourhood apps, a joint street breakfast on 5 May and a shared Neighbour's Day in September. Another resident, however, points out that the proximity to the city centre brings nuisance that "is not addressed by enforcement and/or police", and notes some neighbours who "think they can 'borrow' our driveway for hours". A third resident calls it a "friendly neighbourhood, lots of contact between neighbours". The district is home to about 2,875 people, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the De Parken neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Lidl and Dirk a couple of streets further. OBS De Parkenschool is just around the corner, and Gymnasium Apeldoorn is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Welgelegen is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Ooster-Welgelegen is nearby. Bus stops on Oosterlaan and Brug Deventerstraat are just around the corner, serving lines 8, 201, 210, 601 and 2, 8, 15. Apeldoorn train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Apeldoorn offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €588,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €452,000 to €588,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, as is heat stress now, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Alpina Makelaardij Apeldoorn on Funda and Alpina Makelaardij directly.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Van Aelstlaan 20, Apeldoorn
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €595,000 is 44% below the average asking price of €1,062,325 for homes currently for sale in De Parken. It is also the cheapest of the 20 homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. Note that the average is skewed by higher-priced properties, so this home sits at the lower end of the range.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has six rooms across three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 125 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m². The plot is 310 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 144 m² facing southwest, plus a roof terrace. The property is freehold and heated by a combi boiler.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was set at €588,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €452,000 to €588,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, and from rail traffic it is 31 dB Lden, both measured in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Both figures are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is sand, and the home was built in 1931, before 1970. This is an indication based on public data at the address level, not an inspection of the property's actual foundation condition.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 612 metres away, followed by Lidl at 945 metres and Dirk at 977 metres. For schools, OBS De Parkenschool is 246 metres away, and Gymnasium Apeldoorn is 328 metres. There are also Montessori Kindcentrum Apeldoorn and Koninklijke Scholen Gemeenschap within 500 metres.
How far is the nearest bus stop and train station?
The nearest bus stop is Apeldoorn, Oosterlaan, about 253 metres away, serving lines 8, 201, 210 and 601. Another stop, Apeldoorn, Brug Deventerstraat, is 270 metres away with lines 2, 8 and 15. Apeldoorn train station is about 1 kilometre away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.53, based on six reviews. One resident praises the "very pleasant and agreeable living environment" and community events. Another mentions nuisance from the city centre and some neighbours who use the driveway without asking. A third calls it a "friendly neighbourhood" with lots of contact between neighbours.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing and secondary glazing, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance.
